Supercomputer Predicts Wrexham Relegation Battle, Birmingham Play-Off Hopes

Ahead of the 2025-26 EFL Championship season, Wrexham, under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are set to compete in the second tier for the first time in over 40 years following three consecutive promotions. Despite their impressive rise and summer signings such as Lewis O’Brien and Conor Coady, Opta's supercomputer predicts Wrexham will face a relegation battle, projecting them to finish 21st, narrowly avoiding the drop with a 20.2% chance of relegation. The team is expected to have one of the Championship's toughest starts, facing strong opponents like Southampton, West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday, and Millwall in their first four matches. Meanwhile, Birmingham City, also celebrity-backed and promoted last season, is forecasted to finish mid-table with a solid chance of making the playoffs. The supercomputer predicts Sheffield United to win the Championship, with Leicester City as runners-up, and expects Oxford, Watford, and Charlton Athletic to be relegated alongside one of the promoted sides. Overall, Wrexham will need to exceed expectations to maintain their Championship status in a highly competitive and unpredictable league.