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Championship 26/27·2026-09-05·Round 5

West Bromwich and Middlesbrough Enter Promotion Race

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

West Bromwich and Middlesbrough Enter Promotion Race

West Bromwich Albion has seen a significant positive swing after their victory over Watford, now entering the promotion race with probabilities increasing from 3.0% to 18.3%. Their chance of winning the championship has also climbed from 0.4% to 5.9%. Middlesbrough's win against Queens Park Rangers has propelled them into contention as well, with their promotion probability jumping from 4.7% to 33.4% and their chance of winning the league rising from 0.8% to 19.8%.

Bristol City has experienced a notable improvement in their championship probabilities following their win against Burnley. They have entered the winner and promotion races with probabilities increasing to 8.8% and 23.1%, respectively. Conversely, Queens Park Rangers have seen their promotion chances decline significantly from 57.6% to 28.0% after their defeat.

Stoke City and Norwich City have both eliminated the risk of relegation, with Stoke City's probabilities dropping from 38.6% to 0.0% and Norwich City from 26.2% to 0.0%. Portsmouth has also successfully avoided relegation, with their probability dropping from 33.0% to 0.0%. These changes are attributed to their recent positive performances, with Portsmouth defeating Cardiff decisively.

The upcoming rounds will be critical for teams like Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion, who have gained momentum. Observers will be keen to see if these teams can maintain their upward trajectories and solidify their positions in the promotion race.

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