The Seasiders take on already-relegated Derby and Peterborough in their final two games of the seasonplaceholder image
The Seasiders take on already-relegated Derby and Peterborough in their final two games of the season

Will Blackpool finish above Preston? How the final Championship table is predicted to look ahead of the derby

Matt Scrafton
By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 4th Apr 2022, 08:56 GMT

Saturday’s heavy defeat all but ended Blackpool’s faint hopes of launching a late charge for the play-offs.

But there’s still plenty to play for, with Neil Critchley’s side heading to Deepdale on Tuesday night looking to complete a double over rivals Preston.

Here, using data provided by FiveThirtyEight we’ve taken a look at how a supercomputer is predicting how the rest of the Championship will unfold:

Marco Silva's side are yet to seal the title, but it's only a matter of time.

1. Fulham - 91 points

Marco Silva's side are yet to seal the title, but it's only a matter of time. Photo: CameraSport - Ashley Western

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The Cherries are predicted to hold on for automatic promotion.

2. Bournemouth - 84 points

The Cherries are predicted to hold on for automatic promotion. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook

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Steve Cooper's side have made a late charge for the top two, but they might be forced to settle for the play-offs.

3. Nottingham Forest - 81 points

Steve Cooper's side have made a late charge for the top two, but they might be forced to settle for the play-offs. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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The Terriers still have a faint chance of making the top two, but it's a long shot.

4. Huddersfield Town - 79 points

The Terriers still have a faint chance of making the top two, but it's a long shot. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd

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The Hatters' spot in the play-offs is virtually assured.

5. Luton Town - 75 points

The Hatters' spot in the play-offs is virtually assured. Photo: CameraSport - Chris Vaughan