Why is the Championship table trending today?
The Championship table is trending as teams compete for promotion following the first eight fixtures of the season. West Ham currently sits in second place behind Swansea City, leading to expert predictions about who will win the league title.
What happened
- Earlier
West Ham drew 2-2 against Millwall in their most recent match [2].
- 16 Oct, 2026
West Ham is scheduled to play QPR at home on Friday night [2].
What you need to know
Swansea City currently leads the table, with West Ham in second place [2].
West Ham has the most goals in the division, scoring 22 times [2].
The current play-off positions are held by Middlesbrough, Wolves, West Brom, QPR, Stoke City, and Bristol City [2].
West Ham is managed by Nuno Espirito Santo following their relegation from the Premier League [2].
It is not confirmed if West Ham will make further squad changes during the January transfer window [2].
Background
West Ham entered the current season in the second tier after finishing in the bottom three of the Premier League alongside Wolves and Burnley [2].
To strengthen their squad, the club signed players such as Manor Solomon, Joel Piroe, and Arne Engels, while selling others including Aaron Wan-Bissaka [2].
Questions people ask
Who is predicted to win the Championship?
An EFL expert on the Not The Top 20 Podcast stated that West Ham is the most likely winner based on probability [2].
How has West Ham's defense performed?
They have conceded 11 goals, which is more than rivals like QPR, West Brom, Wolves, and Swansea City [2].
Where this came from
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