Projected 2026/27 Championship table for Swansea City, Cardiff City and Wrexham | OneFootball

West Ham United have been backed for an instant Premier League return after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed on Sunday afternoon.

According to Wales Online, bookmakers make the Hammers the overwhelming favourites, with fellow relegated sides Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley expected to complete the Championship top three next season. The early market places Birmingham City fourth, with play-off finalists Middlesbrough and Sheffield United completing the top six.

Wrexham, who narrowly missed the play-offs, are put seventh again, with the other Welsh clubs not among the leading promotion contenders.

Swansea City are tipped for another mid-table finish. Newly promoted Cardiff City are among those forecast to struggle towards the bottom end of the division.

Odds courtesy of Bet365 and correct at time of publishing. 18+ please gamble responsibly.

Source: Wales Online