Championship predictions

[Rene_Artois]

Been thinking about this and trying to predict a final table seems pointless with the fixtures as they are. Much better IMHO to try to predict the 4 last teams standings after the playoffs. So (in no particular order) I'm going with:

London, Oldham, Doncaster and Halifax.

[JonM]

London, Doncaster, Oldham, Sheffield Eagles.

[JonM]

More importantly, is Paul Sykes going to be turning out for Dewsbury in 2026?

[Roughyed Rats]

London, Doncaster, Sheffield, Oldham

[The Duke]

London, Doncaster, Fax top three

Oldham, Widnes, Barrow will maybe make up the top 6

[Widnes1989]

London, Widnes, Doncaster & Oldham - in no particular order.

[gogledd]

I'll make a prediction that North Wales Crusaders will finish in the top 10....and maybe even the top 6.

[Whippet13]

1 hour ago, JonM said:

More importantly, is Paul Sykes going to be turning out for Dewsbury in 2026?

Yes

https://dewsburyrams.co.uk/sykesy/

[m brooksy]

Oldham top pipping London. . Doncaster and Halifax top 4. Rochdale bottom

[Gav Wilson]

2 hours ago, gogledd said:

I'll make a prediction that North Wales Crusaders will finish in the top 10....and maybe even the top 6.

Hopefully the players won't still be on strike when Round 1 comes around then...

 

1. London

2. Oldham

3. Doncaster

4. Widnes

5. Sheffield

6. Halifax

7. Newcastle

8. Batley

9. Barrow

10. Workington

11-- Bar

Edited December 4, 2025 by Gav Wilson

[Winston Smith]

Broncos have it in the bag, it's theirs to lose. I can see them going through the season unbeaten in the league, and could definitely beat some Super League teams in the cup. 

[Rene_Artois]

1 hour ago, Winston Smith said:

Broncos have it in the bag, it's theirs to lose. I can see them going through the season unbeaten in the league, and could definitely beat some Super League teams in the cup. 

I think that's an overstatement. They may well finish 1st but a few other clubs have strengthed too.

[Rene_Artois]

2 hours ago, gogledd said:

I'll make a prediction that North Wales Crusaders will finish in the top 10....and maybe even the top 6.

Maybe so. What's your final 4 though?

[Anita Bath]

1 hour ago, m brooksy said:

Oldham top pipping London. . Doncaster and Halifax top 4. Rochdale bottom

Id seek medical help brooksy

Theres as much chance of Hornets finishing bottom as there is of Joe Root finally scoring an Ashes century down under. Now let me check the score….

[Angelus]

Being a London fan, I'm tipping us for top spot, and by a clear margin, especially if the PNG boys click early on. 

But as stated here, other teams have recruited well. The likes of Doncaster, Widnes and Sheffield all look stronger on paper.

Can never seem to find actual betting odds for the Championship. 

Edited December 4, 2025 by Angelus

[Rene_Artois]

Top PNG players are worth their weight in gold. Very wise signings for London. Boas and Gebbie will play a big part for the Dons. Your final 4 Angelus?

[Winston Smith]

46 minutes ago, Rene_Artois said:

I think that's an overstatement. They may well finish 1st but a few other clubs have strengthed too.

Only time will tell. 

[Rene_Artois]

1 minute ago, Winston Smith said:

Only time will tell. 

Absolutely. Can't wait

[Eddie]

3 hours ago, m brooksy said:

Oldham top pipping London. . Doncaster and Halifax top 4. Rochdale bottom

Below Newcastle?

[Eddie]

Lots of people tipping Donny to be top 3, anyone know if they’ve got an investor? 

[Angelus]

52 minutes ago, Rene_Artois said:

Top PNG players are worth their weight in gold. Very wise signings for London. Boas and Gebbie will play a big part for the Dons. Your final 4 Angelus?

1. London

2. Doncaster 

3. Sheffield 

4. Oldham or Widnes

[sam4731]

Salford to get relegated.

[Fevrover]

1 hour ago, Eddie said:

Lots of people tipping Donny to be top 3, anyone know if they’ve got an investor? 

No just 15 ex Featherstone players lol.

[Rene_Artois]

1 hour ago, Eddie said:

Lots of people tipping Donny to be top 3, anyone know if they’ve got an investor? 

Not as such. Part of club Doncaster which over sees Rovers, Dons and Belles. Within that Dons are centrally funded but raise sponsorship individually.

We're a good bet for top 3 based on retaining a decent squad and adding 6 pretty good signings with a couple more likely.

Edited December 4, 2025 by Rene_Artois

[Snowys Backside]

Going to be a good season but would be surprise if London are not top.

Widnes might go well this year also.