A mixed picture at the clubs coming down, more playoff places to encourage the pack – and the long shadow of spygate at Southampton The relegated teams, naturally, will be the favourites to go back up but two have endured confusing summers. Jarrod Bowen committing to West Ham was a bonus and the...
Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/13/championship-2026-27-preview-the-contenders-hopefuls-and-strugglers)