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Ricky Charlesworth

Luton come out on top in new Championship study as West Brom slump is laid bare

Luton Town might be the underdogs going into the Championship play-offs - but they are top of one table this season.

A special study has looked into the best and worst performing teams in the second tier when it comes to final position in relation to team value.

The Hatters, who finished sixth to clinch the final play-off spot, can rightly claim to be the best performing Championship side based on the difference between their predicted position and where they actually ended up. Finishing sixth means Nathan Jones' side placed a distinctly applaudable 13.5 places above where they should have been expected to based on the value of their players and the total cost of their squad.

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