Anticipation is growing ahead of the new Championship campaign, with Pompey’s curtain raiser against Oxford United less than six weeks away.
John Mousinho’s men have added just one new face to the squad so far this summer. Adrian Segecic completed the move to Fratton Park earlier in the month as Pompey fended off clubs from across the globe to seal his signature.
There is still plenty of work to do in the remaining months of the window, though, as the Blues look to strengthen ahead of the new campaign.
With the fixtures now released and clubs across the division so busy in the market, who are the early favourites?
We’ve asked AI, specifically X’s Grok tool, to predict how the final 2025-26 Championship table will look. And here’s where Mousinho’s men are set to end the new campaign.
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13. 13th: Watford
Reason: New management post-Tom Cleverley’s sacking could steady them, but mid-table is most likely. | Getty Images
14. 12th: Bristol City
Reason: A steady side with consistent recruitment, likely to finish just outside the play-offs. | Getty Images
15. 11th: Wrexham
Reason: Hollywood-backed ambition and three consecutive promotions give them momentum, but the Championship’s competitiveness may cap their rise to a solid mid-table finish. | Getty Images
16. 10th: Leicester City
Reason: A potential points deduction and Jamie Vardy’s departure weaken their prospects. Mid-table is likely unless they make significant signings. | Getty Images