Supercomputer predicts new Championship season with Wrexham fairytale continuing and ex-Premier League trio relegated

Published on June 05, 2025 at 03:56 PM

WREXHAM are in line for a fourth-straight Hollywood season, according to a new Championship supercomputer.

But it’s bad news for former Premier League side Watford, who are pipped for relegation to League One for the first time in 48 YEARS.

Wrexham AFC players celebrating a victory and lifting a trophy.
A supercomputer has tipped Wrexham to make the Championship play-offs
Watford player dejected after conceding a goal.
Watford are predicted to suffer relegation from the Championship
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Tyler Dibling of Southampton reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Tyler Dibling has been predicted to win theChampionship with Southampton

Boffins at AceOdds booted up their intelligent PC, which simulates every single fixture 10,00 times for the most accurate score.

It estimates the outcome of games based on a team’s current strength (based on factors such as league position and form) and betting market odds.

And the results are astounding, withWrexham, who became the first team to earn up the pyramid, have the chance to play for Premier League .

The Red Dragons, once suffering a record 15-straight seasons in the National League before Hollywood actors and saved the day, are predicted to finish inside the play-off spots next season.

Linked with a host of big names, including and , Wrexham’s top-flight dreams remain alive - if they edge out Bristol City to sixth-place on goal difference.

Meanwhile, the clever AI algorithm reckons Southampton will go straight back up by winning the .

The Saints, who hired after relegation this season, are set to face a dramatic title race with Sheffield United, who will finally earn automatic promotion at the second time of asking.

Fellow relegated sides Ipswich, Leicester and ‘s are predicted to join Wrexham in making the play-offs.

Tom Brady-backed , who recorded the most-ever EFL points last season (108), will also register an admirable top-half finish.

On 65 points, the Blues are set to finish ahead of neighbours and other established names such as and Middlesbrough.

Meanwhile, Championship newboys Charlton Athletic are expected to avoid a return to , finishing six points above the drop.

In terms of the relegation places, and Hull City join Watford in the dreaded drop to the third-tier.

Watford last played in League One (then known as the Football League Third Division) during the1977-78season.

Derby finished 19th last year, while Hull are pipped to finish rock-bottom after just about saving themselves on the final day this season, after Luton lost to West Brom.

While the supercomputer thinks the likes of Preston, QPR, Boro and Oxford United will narrowly survive.

And Norwich, , Blackburn, Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea will finish a respectable mid-table.

James McClean of Wrexham celebrating.
Wrexham star James McClean could return to the glittering heights of Premier League football after playing with West Brom and Sunderland a decade ago
Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town during a soccer match.
Omari Hutchinson helped Ipswich earn promotion to the Prem in 2023/2024, before being relegated this season

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