Full standings with Saints highlighted.
Before the Championship table means anything, Saints already have work to do. The first target is simple: wipe out the deduction, then chase the automatic places.
Start
-4
Target
Top 2
Parity
2W
The live table starts with a problem, not a clean slate.
The early fixtures that set the tone.
Promotion rivals, pressure points and narrative spice.
Middlesbrough carry extra edge after the play-off fallout and Spygate friction. That one will not be quiet.