EFL Championship: Analysing the hunt for promotion

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Based on the current state of affairs, the aforementioned eight teams are in the driving seats for a promotion/play-off challenge, but there’s always the chance of an outside bet getting in the top six.

Aston Villa without a doubt have the quality, if they can start putting results together we could see them climb.

Norwich have been underwhelming to say the least, after enduring a horrific run of results, that has put a question mark over Alex Neil’s future. The season the Canaries were promoted, however, they sneaked into the play offs late, and ultimately won them, so they can’t be ruled out yet.

Barnsley, meanwhile, are loving life in the second flight, following their return. However, for them to get in the play-offs would still be a surprise. Their squad is built on belief though, and their group of players don’t know the meaning of ‘can’t’ after their miraculous turn around last season in League One.

Birmingham City recently sacked Gary Rowett as manager, which saw Gianfranco Zola take over at St. Andrews. They are outside the play-offs by six points, and whether the Italian’s appointment will be influential, only time will tell.