Now that all Championship clubs now know their fate and where they’ll be playing next season, we took a look at how data experts FiveThirtyEight thought the table would look way back in August before a ball had been kicked…
Did any of their predictions ring true? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
7. WIGAN ATHLETIC
Wigan Athletic were predicted to finish 18th by the data experts at the start of the season with 58 points. In reality, Wigan finished 23rd on 47 points having been deducted 12 points for entering administration. The EFL decision is subject to an appeal. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. HULL CITY
Hull CIty were predicted to finish 17th by the data experts at the start of the season with 59 points. In reality, Hull City finished 24th on 45 points and were relegated. Photo: George Wood
9. MILLWALL
Millwall were predicted to finish 16th by the data experts at the start of the season with 59 points. In reality, Millwall finished eighth on 68 points. Photo: James Chance
10. NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Nottingham Forest were predicted to finish 15th by the data experts at the start of the season with 60 points. In reality, Nottingham Forest finished seventh on 70 points. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
11. BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham were predicted to finish 14th by the data experts at the start of the season with 61 points. In reality, Birmingham finished 20th on 50 points. Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. QPR
QPR were predicted to finish 13th by the data experts at the start of the season with 62 points. In reality, QPR finished 13th on 58 points. Photo: Andrew Redington