What AI thinks all 24 EFL Championship club's perfect stadium capacity should be | OneFootball

Football League World asked ChatGPT what every Championship club's perfect stadium capacity would be

Championship stadium capacities can significantly vary thanks to the history of the respective second-tier clubs.

Wrexham currently have the smallest stadium in the division, which is largely thanks to the fact that they have quickly progressed through the leagues from the fifth tier.

Meanwhile, clubs such as Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough, who have both enjoyed Premier League stints, with the Lancashire side even winning the top-flight title in 1995, have two of the biggest stadiums in the Championship.

Here, Football League World asked ChatGPT what it thinks all 24 second-tier clubs' perfect stadium capacity would be.

Birmingham City - 35,000

Birmingham City are planning to open a new 62,000-seater stadium in time for the 2030/31 campaign, epitomising the ambition of their ownership group.

They currently play at St Andrew's, which has a capacity just shy of 30,000, whereas ChatGPT suggests that 35,000 would be ideal for their sizeable fanbase.

Blackburn Rovers - 32,000

Ewood Park currently boasts a capacity of 31,367.

However, AI thinks that Blackburn Rovers would be better served by the slightly larger number of 32,000 seats, adding that the Lancashire outfit have strong local support.

Bristol City - 30,000

Bristol City's Ashton Gate is currently a 27,000-seater stadium, but ChatGPT thinks that a capacity of 30,000 would be more ideal for the Robins.

The Championship outfit share their ground with Rugby Prem side Bristol Bears.

Charlton Athletic - 28,000

Charlton Athletic were only promoted from League One last season, but The Valley is arguably one of the Championship's most iconic grounds.

Meanwhile, AI believes that 28,000 would be the perfect stadium capacity for the South London side.

Coventry City - 34,000

Frank Lampard's Coventry City are one of the front-runners to win promotion from the Championship this season.

ChatGPT thinks that a stadium size of 34,000, as opposed to the CBS Arena's current capacity of 32,609, would match their Premier League ambitions.

Derby County - 37,000

Derby County are one of several Championship clubs who have ventured into League One more recently than their last Premier League spell.

However, their stature is widely respected, with AI adding that they deserve a larger stadium.

Hull City - 28,000

Hull City are currently vying for a place in next season's Premier League at the 25,586-seater MKM Stadium.

ChatGPT thinks that the Tigers could play in a slightly bigger ground, while the MKM is shared with Rugby League outfit Hull FC.

Ipswich Town - 35,000

Ipswich Town are hoping to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, while Portman Road is one of the Championship's best-known stadiums.

AI believes that a capacity of 35,000 would match their very strong support.

Leicester City - 40,000

The King Power Stadium witnessed one of the most incredible feats in football history when Leicester City won the top-flight title.

Leicester are now enduring a tough Championship season both on and off the field, but ChatGPT says that the Foxes remain a big club with Premier League ambitions, suggesting that a 40,000 capacity stadium would suit them.

Middlesbrough - 36,000

Middlesbrough are vying to beat the likes of Coventry and Ipswich in the race for the Championship title, and enjoy the support of the Riverside Stadium, which holds fewer than 35,000 seats.

AI thinks that the slightly bigger capacity of 36,000 would suit Boro better.

Millwall - 25,000

Millwall are firmly in the mix to earn a play-off spot come the end of the campaign, thanks to the savvy management of boss Alex Neil.

Despite their promotion chances, ChatGPT has outlined that a smaller stadium vibe suits the club.

Norwich City - 33,000

Philippe Clement has pulled Norwich City away from immediate relegation danger, undoing the damage that Liam Manning inflicted at Carrow Road.

Meanwhile, AI thinks that the Canaries' ambition of an eventual Premier League return means that a 33,000-seater stadium would be the perfect match for them.

Oxford United - 20,000

The Kassam Stadium is an unorthodox Championship venue, as it has just three stands.

However, ChatGPT thinks that Oxford United could have a 20,000 capacity venue as they have a smaller fanbase that has room for growth.

Portsmouth - 30,000

Fratton Park is renowned for having one of the best atmospheres in the second tier, and AI believes that a 30,000 capacity venue would be perfect for Portsmouth's huge support.

Pompey must work hard to ensure that Fratton Park remains a Championship stadium next season by avoiding relegation to League One.

Preston North End - 28,000

Preston North End were one of the Football League's founding members, while Deepdale is one of the English game's famous old stadiums.

The Lancashire club's stadium can hold up to 23,404 spectators, while ChatGPT feels as though they are worthy of a modest expansion of around 4,500 seats.

Queens Park Rangers - 27,000

Loftus Road has become a long-serving Championship ground, having previously hosted Queens Park Rangers' Premier League encounters.

QPR's stadium currently holds 18,439, but AI thinks they could be better served by expanding that by almost 10,000.

Sheffield United - 38,000

Sheffield United have spent many of their recent years bouncing between the Premier League and the Championship, welcoming various opponents to Bramall Lane.

Meanwhile, AI thinks that a capacity of 38,000 would help the Blades match their ambitions of establishing themselves in the top-flight.

Sheffield Wednesday - 42,000

Sheffield Wednesday are set to compete in League One rather than the second tier next season, thanks to continued hardship both on and off the field.

However, ChatGPT still thinks that Wednesday's stadium should be larger than United's.

Southampton - 38,000

Southampton have endured their fair share of relegations and promotions in recent seasons, and St Mary's stadium can hold up to 32,384 supporters.

However, according to AI, the Hampshire club's Premier League-level support warrants a bigger ground.

Stoke City - 34,000

Stoke City have struggled to launch a serious promotion bid since being relegated from the Premier League back in 2018.

Despite their relative struggles in the Championship, AI believes that the Potters' big fanbase means that it makes sense for them to expand their 30,089 stadium.

Swansea City - 25,000

Swansea City were relegated from the Premier League alongside Stoke in 2018, and have only qualified for the Championship play-offs twice since then.

Meanwhile, the Swansea.com Stadium holds 21,028 spectators, with ChatGPT concluding that they have good attendances for the area and limited room for growth.

Watford - 28,000

Watford retain their dream of landing a top-flight return, while Vicarage Road has a capacity of 22,200.

ChatGPT has outlined that the Hornets have a modest fanbase and could build on that.

West Bromwich Albion - 38,000

The Hawthorns is another Championship stadium that has hosted both Premier League and second-tier action in recent seasons, but West Bromwich Albion's current goal is to avoid being relegated to League One.

Meanwhile, AI believes that West Brom should have a bigger stadium due to their large support.

Wrexham - 25,000

Wrexham have been valued at £350million, demonstrating the exponential growth they have enjoyed under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.