Reading are predicted to survive in the Championship, but only just according to a supercomputer.

Paul Ince's men were well on track for a comfortable end to the season, sat seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven matches remaining.

However, a six-point deduction for breaching an EFL Business Plan has dropped the Royals to 20th in the table, just one point clear as things stand.

According to FiveThirtyEight, the club are predicted to pick up eight points in the final run-in, finishing 21st in 48 points.

This will be just two point clear of Huddersfield Town, who the team play on the final day of the season.

Blackpool and Wigan Athletic are expected to join the Terriers in League One, seven and six behind the Royals respectively.

In more good news for Reading fans, league leaders Burnley are now expected to finish on just 99 points, seven off 106-point record set by Steve Coppell's side in 2006.

Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Millwall and Blackburn Rovers complete the play-offs, with Sheffield United finishing as runners-up.