The three newly promoted sides—Hull City, Coventry City, and Ipswich Town—dominate trader consensus for relegation in 2026-27, reflecting the historical pattern where at least two of the promoted trio typically return to the Championship immediately. Hull sit shortest in the market after a play-off promotion that followed a modest underlying record in the Championship, while Coventry and Ipswich also face a steep step up despite heavy summer spending and managerial appointments (Frank Lampard and Gary O’Neil). Opening-weekend results produced minor odds movement, but the gap in squad depth and Premier League experience remains the core driver. Established clubs such as Sunderland (Europa League commitments), Fulham (post-Marco Silva transition under Álvaro Arbeloa), Crystal Palace, and Leeds carry longer prices yet could be pulled into the scrap by fixture congestion, injury issues, or poor early form. A fast start and results against fellow bottom-half sides will be decisive in the first 10-12 gameweeks.