How Reading's points deduction has changed relegation odds for Blackpool, Cardiff City & Wigan

Reading have been dragged right into the Championship relegation mix after being docked six points by the EFL.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 4th Apr 2023, 14:39 BST

Paul Ince’s side drop from 46 points to 40, which leaves them hovering just a point above the bottom three.

Unsurprisingly, odds on the Royals being relegated to League One have since been slashed by bookmakers.

Here’s the latest odds according to Casinos En Ligne...

Paul Ince's side are now just a point above the relegation zone

1. Concerned

Paul Ince's side are now just a point above the relegation zone Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley

Gareth Ainsworth's side currently sit 18th, three points clear of the bottom three.

2. QPR - 7/2

Gareth Ainsworth's side currently sit 18th, three points clear of the bottom three. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton

The Blueburds are hovering above the bottom three on goal difference only, albeit with a game in hand.

3. Cardiff City - 3/1

The Blueburds are hovering above the bottom three on goal difference only, albeit with a game in hand. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes

Matt Taylor's side are currently 19th, two points above the relegation zone.

4. Rotherham United - 5/2

Matt Taylor's side are currently 19th, two points above the relegation zone. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker

Neil Warnock's side, who have won their last two, are level on points with Cardiff.

5. Huddersfield Town - 6/4

Neil Warnock's side, who have won their last two, are level on points with Cardiff. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Odds have now been slashed on Reading to be relegated following their six-point deduction.

6. Reading - 5/4 (was 8/1)

Odds have now been slashed on Reading to be relegated following their six-point deduction. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton

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