The 2023/24 campaign has been the perfect example of why the Sky Bet Championship is one of the most competitive footballing divisions on the planet, let alone just in England.
The Championship might even eclipse the Premier League for drama as the battles for the title, play-offs and avoiding relegation often go down to the wire. There are normally up to half-a-dozen teams involved in each fight, too, increasing the tension.
Every point can change the mood at each club entirely, so players will often put blood, sweat and tears on the line to achieve the best possible results. That often makes things physical, with referees having to interfere with punishments.
Following the action over the weekend of April 13, a total of 2,065 cards have been brandished this campaign, averaging 2.88 per game. Some teams are serial foulers, while others avoid reprimand where possible.
Starting with the least dirty, how all 24 sides compare in the 2023/24 ‘fair play’ table, with one disciplinary point per yellow, three per yellow-red and five per red. If even on points, the team with the most reds goes ahead.
1. Sheffield Wednesday (1st) - 105 disciplinary points
84 yellows, 2 yellow-reds, 3 reds | Getty Images
2. Watford (2nd) - 97 disciplinary points
84 yellows, 1 yellow-red, 2 reds | Getty Images
3. Birmingham City (3rd) - 95 disciplinary points
82 yellows, 1 yellow-red, 2 reds | Getty Images
4. Blackburn Rovers (4th) - 95 disciplinary points
74 yellows, 2 yellow-reds, 3 reds | Getty Images