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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21. 5th: West Brom
Reason: Reliable top-six side with a seasoned squad, expected to challenge for play-offs but fall short of automatic promotion. | Getty Images
22. 4th: Birmingham City
Reason: Significant financial backing and key signings position them for a play-off spot, though they may lack depth for automatic promotion. | Getty Images
23. 3rd: Middlesbrough
Reason: Consistent play-off contenders with a stable squad, likely winning promotion via play-offs. | Getty Images
24. 2nd: Ipswich Town
Reason: Kieran McKenna’s potential continuity and recent top-flight experience position them for automatic promotion. | Getty Images