David Prutton’s Championship score predictions have been revealed ahead of the final round of matches for the 2024/25 season.
The ex-Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds, Swindon, Sheffield Wednesday, and England U21 footballer who currently works as a presenter, pundit, and commentator, has given his verdict.
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It’s set up to be another exciting season, with many soccer scores to keep an eye on across the world.
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton gave a preview heading into the next game of the regular season, predicting the results of every fixture; listen to the podcast below or via any of your regular podcast providers.
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BRISTOL CITY v PRESTON
Simeon: So let’s move up and move on to Bristol City versus Preston. What’s the score going to be?
David 1-1
Simeon: That gives Preston the chance of staying up, and it also puts Bristol City in jeopardy of losing out on their playoff spot. But more on that later.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-1
PORTSMOUTH v HULL
Simeon: If Hull City lose, then none of the sides above them have anything to worry about. But do you think Hull City gonna lose at Portsmouth?
David: I think they’re better on the road, Hull City. That dynamic at the MKM is was the same under Liam, to be honest. When I it it was it’s they didn’t accrue many points at home. Even though it’ll be a day of celebration at Pompey for those consolidatory factor of being another Championship club, for another season. I think Hull City scrape something here. It won’t be pretty. It won’t be one to watch again and again, but a key moment potentially has them winning 1-0.
Simeon: Oh, so that is Hull City safe from relegation.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-0 Hull
WEST BROM v LUTON
Simeon: So let’s move on and talk West Brom versus Luton. Because currently it’s Luton in the bottom three unless they can pick up something at West Brom. We’ve seen West Brom really, really flatline in recent weeks, and Luton just seemed to have that that bit of resolve, that bit of fight, that bit of steel about them. What’s the score gonna be at the Hawthorns perhaps?
David: Luton to win. I thought that they’ve been fantastic over the last few weeks. The celebrations that we saw against Coventry, just amazing.
Simeon: That is Luton safe.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-0 Luton
DERBY v STOKE
David: Derby to win one nil.
Simeon: You, David Prutton, have just relegated Stoke City on the final day. I hope you’re pleased with yourself.
David: But I mentioned the fact that I’ve never played for them or managed them. It’s not technically it wouldn’t technically be my fault, would it?
Simeon: That’s not what the Internet was there. You wield a lot of power in these in these corridors.
David: Yeah. All of these are such a toss of a coin, aren’t they? They are it’s a staggering position that all these teams find themselves in. So yeah. It pains me to have to work my way through this because I’ve seen all of these teams firsthand, and all the men that are involved in looking after these teams are all wonderful, wonderful people. But as I’ve said, it’s got nothing to do with me. All I do is talk about it.
Simeon: I know. I mean, I did say a couple weeks ago when we talk about this that it’s often the best final day dramas are the ones at the bottom of the table, and I think this is gonna be an absolutely fascinating final day. I imagine that as it stands table is gonna be flying up and down around all over the place throughout the afternoon, and I’m very much looking forward to it as I’m sure everyone is apart from anyone associated with one of these five clubs.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-0 Derby
BURNLEY v MILLWALL
Simeon: Burnley, from the look of them at QPR last week, are not resting on their laurels. We obviously saw Scott Parker win manager of the season as well, and they’ll want the title in a hundred points, won’t they?
David: I think, yeah, I think they remain unbeaten. I think they finish it off in style, even though, yes, it’s, as I said, wonderful work that Alex has done. Maybe a glimpse into what they’re capable of next season, but I think Burnley win 2-0.
Simeon: That’s Millwall not making the playoffs left unless Coventry gaps really hammered. As we said, Bristol City on 68 points. So, basically, that, I believe, guarantees Bristol City a spot in the playoffs. Okey dokey. So it comes down to Coventry City versus Middlesbrough. So the way we’ve got it at the moment, you’ve put Millwall and Blackburn both to lose. So this is a straight shootout. If Coventry draw, they’re in the playoffs. If they win, they’re in the playoffs at Middlesbrough, go to the CBS and win there in the playoffs. What’s the score going to be the CBS Arena? I’m gonna go two two. So that will be Bristol City to finish fifth and Coventry to finish sixth.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-0 Burnley
SHEFFIELD UNITED v BLACKBURN
Simeon: Sheffield United versus Blackburn, what’s the score gonna be?
David: Sheffield United to win 2-1.
Simeon: So that’s Blackburn not making the playoffs. So, basically, that, I believe, guarantees Bristol City a spot in the playoffs. So it comes down to Coventry City versus Middlesbrough. So the way we’ve got it at the moment, you’ve put Millwall and Blackburn both to lose. So this is a straight shootout.
Simeon: So, basically, that, I believe, guarantees Bristol City a spot in the playoffs.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Sheffield United
COVENTRY v MIDDLESBROUGH
Simeon: So it comes down to Coventry City versus Middlesbrough. So the way we’ve got it at the moment, you’ve put Millwall and Blackburn both to lose. So this is a straight shootout. If Coventry draw, they’re in the playoffs. If they win, they’re in the playoffs at Middlesbrough, go to the CBS and win they’re in the playoffs. What’s the score going to be the CBS Arena?
David: I’m gonna go 2-2.
Simeon: So that will be Bristol City to finish fifth and Coventry to finish sixth. And Bristol City will end up playing Sunderland in the playoffs, and Coventry will end up playing Sheffield United in the playoffs. Happy with that?
David: I mean, happy is not potentially the word. It’s quite tough to work through this. But on balance of evidence today and have seen in recent weeks, yeah, relatively relatively satisfied with our potential results.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-2
PLYMOUTH v LEEDS
Simeon: Burnley versus Millwall, as we’ve said, you’ve put Burnley to win. Yeah. So the only way that Leeds United can claim the title is by going down to Plymouth Argyle and winning. Do you think that Leeds will go down to Plymouth Argyle and win from what you’ve seen?
David: Yes. I do. I do. I think the real evolution of this team is is how they’ve handled pressure. And, yes, the pressure is off in one sense that they’re promoted, which is is the most important thing. I just think there’s a real swagger about them. You look at the game on Monday. Yes. It was at home. Yes. A formidable at home, but I think they go down there and the air of celebrations carried down, I think. But we went through, gave it a real fighting shot, and I don’t mean that in any condescending way. There’s just a gulf between teams that come up and try and consolidate and gotta hang on. And, unfortunately, managerial appointments and changes haven’t borne the fruit that they were after, but there’s a lot to like about them. But I think Leeds win that, 2-0.
Simeon: So Leeds United are our 24/25 Championship champions. It is amazing. If there’s one thing to judge from Leeds in the last couple weeks is how much pressure impacts you in these situations. Because once they’ve played without the once the valve has been released, it’s so abundantly clear how much better they are than every other team in this league once they play without that pressure.
David: And let’s and let’s quantify that properly, though. They will be I presume, they’ll have their biggest the highest wage bill, potentially. Maybe, chuck, obviously, Burnley into that as well. The teams have come down from the Premier League after after try and consolidate with those budgets. But it’s been a team that’s built on trying to get into the into the Premier League. Fell short last season with, some very, very good players. Those rate a couple of very good players moved on. So now all credits to them. But, yeah, I think from the point of view of how the club’s built and and how it’s financed naturally and economically, then promotion would have been an absolute benchmark on it.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-0 Leeds
NORWICH v CARDIFF
Simeon: Norwich City v Cardiff City. If you wanna feel old, this will be Jack Wilshere versus Aaron Ramsey in the dugout, which just feels absolutely ridiculous.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Norwich
SUNDERLAND v QPR
Simeon: Sunderland, obviously, the last game to prepare for the playoffs. What’s the score going to be at the Stadium Of Light?
David: Well, yeah. I mean, obviously, debates about who the next or where the next port of of call is for the for the, people in charge of QPR. I think Sunderland win this, give them a nice little balance into playoffs, 2-0.
Simeon: Very gardening leavey club QPR. It’s not their first gardening league, rodeo, is it? Not still not entirely sure gardening leave is.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-0 Sunderland
SWANSEA v OXFORD
Simeon: Swansea City versus Oxford at United. Oxford brilliantly safe at this league, which shouldn’t be underestimated for consumers at first time in this level for twenty five years. Swansea, Alan Sheehan has done a good job in his interim spell as well. Amazing.
David: I’ll just reiterate that. Alan Sheen’s a superb job and absolutely should be in that debate about who takes over permanently next. And, again, gotta mention in dispatch is Gary’s job at Oxford. Fantastic. Consolidation for them is unbridled success.
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Swansea
WATFORD V SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Simeon: And that’s a wrap for this weekend indeed for predictions this season. Just to cover what we’ve said, Leeds and I said they’re gonna win the title. Bristol City and Coventry are gonna make the playoffs, and Stoke City are gonna be relegated.
David: Jesus.
Simeon:The position they’re in, which is quite remarkable, probably won’t happen, to be honest, because we’re generally wrong about everything.
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