Bookmakers have released their promotion prices ahead of the 2020/21 season, with the bookies predicting a tough season ahead for Reading.

Mark Bowen’s side have been priced as high as 14/1 with some bookmakers, although 888 Sport are more optimistic about Reading’s chances, offering odds of 8/1.

Both QPR and Coventry also currently stand at the same as Reading, with bookies offering odds up to 14/1 for their respective promotions.

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In a list compiled by Oddschecker, relegated sides Watford, Norwich and Bournemouth are amongst the favourites to make an immediate return to the Premier League, alongside play-off finalists Brentford.

Only Birmingham and Luton Town (16/1) Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham (25/1) and Wycombe Wanderers (66/1) have longer odds than Reading, QPR and Coventry to win promotion.

This price is the longest in the league by a significant margin despite Sheffield Wednesday who will begin the league with a 12-point deduction.

You can see the full list here.