History suggests Wolves will need around 92 points to secure an immediate Premier League return. But with their early-season form putting them right on the required pace, how realistic is automatic promotion, and who stands in their way?
Seven games played, 14 points collected and a place among the Championship’s early frontrunners.
It’s been an encouraging start for Wolves, particularly given the upheaval that inevitably follows relegation from the Premier League.
But while league positions in October can be misleading, there is one statistic that offers a far better indication of whether a team is heading in the right direction.