Ipswich Town crowned champions in alternative Championship analysis

In a light-hearted analysis of the Championship standings, Ipswich Town is declared champions ahead of Coventry City, while Hull City faces relegation to League One instead of promotion to the Premier League. The investigation, conducted by BBC Sport and Opta, assesses how alternative tables based on expected points might change perceptions of team performances. Hull City, who actually finished in the play-offs, would drop to 23rd under expected points metrics. The analysis also highlights Birmingham City's significant reliance on home form and reveals that Coventry led the league in set-piece goals. As the actual Championship season concludes, insights like these provide an interesting lens on team performance.

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