Football in the UK remains on lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take hold of the sporting schedule – and wider society.
Following an update from the FA yesterday morning, we know that the 2019/2020 season will be played to a conclusion.
However, with matches currently suspended until April 30 at the earliest – plus the prospect of further delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak – there are plenty of on-field matters still to be decided.
In the event of a possible u-turn, we have put together an alternative final table for the Championship. It’s based on results of the first meetings between each club this season.
In this scenario, West Brom (+1) and Leeds United (-1) would still land promotion back to the Premier League – although the Yorkshire side would have to give up the title to their promotion rivals.
Further down the division, this alternative finale makes great reading for Sheffield Wednesday fans (+12), especially on the back of their mid-season stumble, but it’s not so promising for Stoke City (-7) or Wigan Athletic (-3).
Indeed, both clubs would be relegated if this is how the campaign eventually unfolds.
Below is a detailed look at the Championship table at the mid-way point of the 2019/2020 season.
Position/Club Played GD Points Difference
1: West Brom 23 22 50 +1
2: Leeds United 23 21 47 -1
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3: Sheffield Wednesday 23 14 39 +12
4: Fulham 23 10 38 -1
5: Preston 23 8 38 +1
6: Brentford 23 16 37 -2
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7: Swansea City 23 3 37 +4
8: Bristol City 23 1 35 -1
9: Nottingham Forest 23 5 35 -4
10: Blackburn Rovers 23 2 35 n/a
11: Hull City 23 6 33 +10
12: Cardiff City 23 2 33 -3
13: Millwall 23 -1 33 -5
14: QPR 23 -7 32 -1
15: Birmingham City 23 -10 28 +1
16: Reading 23 1 27 -2
17: Derby County 23 -10 26 -5
18: Charlton Athletic 23 -2 25 +4
19: Huddersfield Town 23 -9 25 n/a
20: Middlesbrough 23 -11 24 -1
21: Luton Town 23 -19 20 +2
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22: Barnsley 23 -15 19 +2
23: Wigan Athletic 23 -15 19 -3
24: Stoke City 23 -12 18 -7
