With around 17-20 matches still to be played between now and the end of the season, there’s a lot of points still to be played for and drama to unfold.
Eleventh-placed Pompey will maintain they’re still among that chasing pack, despite being nine points behind sixth-placed Barnsley, who they play host to tomorrow at Fratton Park.
That game could see deadline day new-boys Paddy Lane and Di’Shon Bernard make their debuts. It could also see John Mosunho’s side cut the deficit to the play-off positions to six points.
But how likely is a play-off place for the Blues and others who claim to still be in with a shout?
Well, the bookies rarely get it wrong, so how do they see the race for promotion?
We took a look and here’s what Sky Bet – the official partners of the EFL – are saying.
Note: Only odds for the top 15 teams in the division are provided.
1. WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Detail of the official Puma Sky Bet EFL match ball during the Sky Bet Championship between Watford and Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on August 1, 2022 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
The promotion-chasers in League One are more than half way through the season and are targeting a strong finish following the close of the January transfer window. Photo: Marc Atkins
2. Bristol Rovers - 150/1
Current league place: 12th. Points off play-off place: 9. Games left to play: 18. Photo: Michael Steele
3. Shrewsbury - 150/1
Current league place: 9th. Points off play-off place: 5. Games left to play: 18. Photo: George Wood
4. Charlton - 100/1
Current league place: 15th. Points off play-off place: 12. Games left to play:19. Photo: Alex Pantling