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.
13. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Sheffield Wednesday were predicted to finish 12th by the data experts at the start of the season with 62 points. In reality, Sheffield Wednesday finished 16th on 56 points. Photo: David Rogers
14. BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City were predicted to finish 11th by the data experts at the start of the season with 63 points. In reality, Bristol City finished 12th on 63 points. Photo: Harry Trump
15. MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough were predicted to finish 10th by the data experts at the start of the season with 64 points. In reality, Middlesbrough finished 17th on 53 points. Photo: Alex Livesey
16. CARDIFF CITY
Cardiff City were predicted to finish ninth by the data experts at the start of the season with 68 points. In reality, Cardiff City finished 5th on 73 points. Photo: Stu Forster
17. BRENTFORD
Brentford were predicted to finish eighth by the data experts at the start of the season with 68 points. In reality, Bentford finished 3rd on 81 points. Photo: Julian Finney
18. SWANSEA CITY
Swansea were predicted to finish seventh by the data experts at the start of the season with 69 points. In reality, Swansea City finished 6th on 73 points. Photo: Dan Mullan