

Burnley's Championship title odds shorten — alongside Watford and Sheffield United — as bookmakers back Vincent Kompany's side for promotion
Punters could lap up odds as long as 14/1 for the Clarets when bookies first tested the water with their probabilities for England’s second tier.
Norwich City and Watford, who were relegated from the Premier League alongside Burnley, were enlisted as favourites for the crown, with number crunchers offering odds of around 6/1 and 7/1 respectively.
But it’s all change ahead of Friday’s clash at Vicarage Road where the Hornets and Vincent Kompany’s side — who are locked on four points apiece after the opening games — go head-to-head.
Here’s the division’s revised complexion, in reverse order, according to Sky Bet.
But it’s all change ahead of Friday’s clash at Vicarage Road where the Hornets and Vincent Kompany’s side — who are locked on four points apiece after the opening games — go head-to-head.

5. Wigan Athletic
James McClean celebrates opening the scoring for Wigan Athletic against Norwich City at Carrow Road Photo: .

6. Huddersfield Town 100/1
Burnley's Dara Costelloe battles with Huddersfield Town's Josh Ruffels The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Huddersfield Town v Burnley - Friday 29th July 2022 - Kirklees Stadium - Huddersfield Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

7. Blackpool 80/1
Blackpool's Sonny Carey battles with Stoke City's Ben Wilmot and Josh Laurent The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Stoke City v Blackpool - Saturday 6th August 2022 - bet365 Stadium - Stoke-on-Trent Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

8. Hull City 50/1
HULL, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Regan Slater of Hull City runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Bristol City at MKM Stadium on July 30, 2022 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images) Photo: Ashley Allen