Race to avoid relegation in the Championship is tightening up, with ten teams currently in danger of dropping down to League One

The Championship is witnessing a dramatic relegation scrap with ten teams fighting to avoid the drop. Several big-name clubs find themselves unexpectedly in the thick of it, while Rotherham United are the only confirmed casualty so far.

Rock-Bottom Rotherham

Rotherham United’s return to League One is a mere formality.

They have only managed three points twice in their last 19 league games, solidifying their place at the bottom of the standings.

Big Names in Trouble

Watford, who were once considered play-off contenders, have slumped recently.

They have won just one of their last twelve games and recently sacked manager Valerien Ismael.

Watford’s woes are mirrored by Plymouth Argyle.

After a promising start under manager Steven Schumacher, they have fallen into the relegation zone following his departure.

Managerial Merry-Go-Round

The pressure to survive has seen a wave of managerial changes across the league. Cardiff City are the only team in the relegation zone to retain their manager, Erol Bulut.

John Eustace’s arrival at Blackburn hasn’t yielded positive results, with the team failing to win in his eight games in charge.

Swansea City is another club struggling to adapt to their new manager, Luke Williams.

Millwall went down the unconventional route by appointing former England youth coach Joe Edwards.

However, his tenure was short-lived, lasting just 19 games. Neil Harris has since taken the reins and has shown some promise with three wins and a draw in his first four games.

Birmingham City’s decision to appoint Wayne Rooney as manager backfired spectacularly. The Blues are currently winless in five games.

Hope for Some

While the outlook seems bleak for many, there are signs of hope for a couple of teams. Sheffield Wednesday and QPR have shown improvement under their new managers, Danny Rohl and Marti Cifuentes, respectively.

Lincoln City: Safe Hands

While this article focuses on the relegation battle, Lincoln City deserves a mention for their impressive turnaround.

Unbeaten in twelve games, with seven wins in their last nine, they are just three points off the League One playoff positions.

Their success can be partly attributed to the young CEO, Liam Scully.

He prioritizes fan experience and is constantly looking for ways to improve the club, as evidenced by his recent visit to a Sheffield Steelers game.

Scouts on the Lookout

Next week’s clash between ‘England C’ and ‘Wales C’ in Llanelli will see an influx of Football League scouts.

Several players who impressed at last year’s exhibition game are now playing in the Football League. Worthing’s Ollie Pearce and Eastleigh’s Paul McCallum are two names to watch, with 33 and 29 league goals respectively this season.

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