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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17. 9th: Norwich City
Reason: Play-off regulars with a stable squad, likely to hover around the play-off spots but fall short of promotion. | Getty Images

18. 8th: Millwall
Reason: Moved up due to their strong 2024-25 season (just outside playoffs). Alex Neil's approach and potential attacking signings make them play-off contenders. Photo: Paul Harding

19. 7th: Sheffield United
Reason: Rebuilding after a tough 2024-25, they could miss out on play-offs. | Getty Images

20. 6th: Coventry City
Reason: Frank Lampard’s influence and a strong 2024-25 (third in 2025 calendar year table) suggest a play-off push, but they may slip. | Getty Images

