EFL Championship · Gameweek 8
Gameweek 8 completed
Championship GW8 Results and Prediction Review
All 12 Championship Gameweek 8 finals verified. 5 published predictions got the result right, including one exact score.
By Jim · Updated
Championship Gameweek 8: all 12 final scores were verified on 21 September 2026. 5 published predictions got the result right, including one exact score.
The production fixture record links every final below to a verified API-Football fixture ID. The predictions and methodology labels published before kickoff remain unchanged, so this review can be audited against the prediction-results archive.
Verified results
| Fixture | Published prediction | Final score | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City v Watford | 1–0 | 1–0 | Exact score |
| Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic | 1–0 | 3–1 | Correct result |
| Millwall v West Ham United | 1–2 | 2–2 | Miss |
| Stoke City v Sheffield United | 1–0 | 2–1 | Correct result |
| Birmingham City v Middlesbrough | 1–2 | 2–2 | Miss |
| Burnley v Derby County | 2–1 | 1–1 | Miss |
| Lincoln City v Swansea City | 0–1 | 1–2 | Correct result |
| Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | 2–2 | Miss |
| Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End | 1–0 | 2–2 | Miss |
| Wrexham v Southampton | 1–2 | 2–1 | Miss |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | 2–1 | 1–0 | Correct result |
| Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | 3–4 | Miss |
Original preview — published before kickoff
Championship Gameweek 8 runs from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026. Bristol City v Watford opens the round, Millwall v West Ham is one of two Saturday lunchtime fixtures, and Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers closes the card on Sunday. This final edition verifies the schedule and publishes all 12 frozen exact-score predictions.
The listed sequence is supported by the current Championship fixture schedule, which labels the round as Gameweek 8, and the EFL competition hub. Players should still use the in-app ScoreSocial deadline because the Friday opener may close the whole operational card.
Gameweek 8 at a glance
- Friday opener: Bristol City v Watford.
- Early Saturday games: Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic and Millwall v West Ham United.
- Local pressure: the Millwall–West Ham and Wolves–West Brom fixtures carry extra derby intensity.
- Sunday close: Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers.
- Prediction status: all 12 provider-linked scores are reviewed, published and frozen below.
Open the Championship prediction league, revisit the completed Gameweek 5 review, or inspect ScoreSocial's full accuracy record.
What matters this gameweek?
Championship Gameweek 8 begins with Bristol City–Watford on Friday 18 September and ends with Norwich–Bolton on Sunday. The current competition schedule lists 12 fixtures, including Millwall–West Ham, Wolves–West Brom and Wrexham–Southampton. The EFL hub remains the competition check. The Friday start is the main practical issue for predictors: an operational round can close before the first Saturday lineups appear. The division also played a compressed early-September programme, so recovery and rotation need a fresh check rather than being inferred from the completed Gameweek 5 article. This final guide contains a reviewed exact-score call for every provider-linked fixture. ScoreSocial only adds a score after the active fixture is mapped to its verified provider ID, current evidence is available and Jim has reviewed the recommendation. That standard keeps later results comparable and prevents a speculative preview from entering the public accuracy denominator. Check the app for the actual card and deadline.
Confirmed fixture card
Friday 18 September: Bristol City v Watford.
Saturday 19 September: Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic; Millwall v West Ham United; Stoke City v Sheffield United; Birmingham City v Middlesbrough; Burnley v Derby County; Lincoln City v Swansea City; Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers; Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End; Wrexham v Southampton; Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion.
Sunday 20 September: Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers.
The EFL Championship hub should be rechecked for late competition notices.
Fixture-by-fixture outlook
Bristol City v Watford
The 1-0 prediction backs Bristol City. Bristol City's win probability is 45%, compared with 36% for a draw and 19% for Watford. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic
The 1-0 prediction backs Cardiff City. Cardiff City's win probability is 41%, compared with 31% for a draw and 28% for Charlton Athletic. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Millwall v West Ham United
The 1-2 prediction backs West Ham United. West Ham United's win probability is 39%, compared with 33% for a draw and 28% for Millwall. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Stoke City v Sheffield United
The 1-0 prediction backs Stoke City. Stoke City's win probability is 46%, compared with 34% for a draw and 20% for Sheffield United. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Birmingham City v Middlesbrough
The 1-2 prediction backs Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough's win probability is 40%, compared with 34% for a draw and 26% for Birmingham City. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Burnley v Derby County
The 2-1 prediction backs Burnley. Burnley's win probability is 41%, compared with 34% for a draw and 25% for Derby County. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Lincoln City v Swansea City
The 0-1 prediction backs Swansea City. Swansea City's win probability is 42%, compared with 36% for a draw and 22% for Lincoln City. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers
The 1-0 prediction backs Portsmouth. Portsmouth's win probability is 35%, compared with 33% for a draw and 32% for Blackburn Rovers. The small gap between the leading outcomes makes this a low-confidence score call.
Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End
The 1-0 prediction backs Queens Park Rangers. Queens Park Rangers' win probability is 46%, compared with 35% for a draw and 19% for Preston North End. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Wrexham v Southampton
The 1-2 prediction backs Southampton. Southampton's win probability is 46%, compared with 33% for a draw and 21% for Wrexham. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion
The 2-1 prediction backs Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolverhampton Wanderers's win probability is 35%, compared with 33% for a draw and 32% for West Bromwich Albion. The small gap between the leading outcomes makes this a low-confidence score call.
Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers
The 2-1 prediction backs Norwich City. Norwich City's win probability is 53%, compared with 32% for a draw and 15% for Bolton Wanderers. That gives the selection an edge, while the exact score remains a cautious estimate.
ScoreSocial fixture predictions
Jim reviewed and froze these editorial-score-v3.2 recommendations on 16 September 2026. The percentages describe the home/draw/away result view, while the exact score is a narrower editorial selection. Most calls remain low confidence because the season is young.
| Fixture | Predicted score | Evidence and confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol City v Watford | 1-0 | Model: H 45% / D 36% / A 19% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic | 1-0 | Model: H 41% / D 31% / A 28% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Millwall v West Ham United | 1-2 | Model: H 28% / D 33% / A 39% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Stoke City v Sheffield United | 1-0 | Model: H 46% / D 34% / A 20% · medium confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Birmingham City v Middlesbrough | 1-2 | Model: H 26% / D 34% / A 40% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Burnley v Derby County | 2-1 | Model: H 41% / D 34% / A 25% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Lincoln City v Swansea City | 0-1 | Model: H 22% / D 36% / A 42% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | 1-0 | Model: H 35% / D 33% / A 32% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End | 1-0 | Model: H 46% / D 35% / A 19% · medium confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Wrexham v Southampton | 1-2 | Model: H 21% / D 33% / A 46% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | 2-1 | Model: H 35% / D 33% / A 32% · low confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
| Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers | 2-1 | Model: H 53% / D 32% / A 15% · medium confidence. The reviewed v3.2 distribution leads this exact score; thin early-season evidence keeps the call cautious. |
Every score is now part of the public prediction record and must not be changed after the first kickoff.
Injuries and availability
No unverified absence has been converted into a numerical input. Readers should check official club updates and the in-app card before the deadline; late team news can change the practical risk without changing this frozen public record.
What the evidence suggests for predictors
The result percentages are more informative than the exact score alone. A low-confidence 2-1 is a narrow choice inside a broad range of plausible outcomes. Use the published probabilities to see where a fixture has a clearer direction and where the draw remains close.
Sources reviewed
Fact-check date: 16 September 2026. The 12 pairings, Gameweek 8 label and date range are verified; the ScoreSocial card and exact scores are provider-verified and frozen; final kickoff details remain a live check.