How QPR, Millwall, Leeds United and rivals fare in new look Championship table since Marti Cifuentes appointed

QPR may have managed just one win from their opening six Championship fixtures so far this term but the club is unbeaten in their last five second tier outings, showing a resilience that will please Marti Cifuentes.

It's coming up to one year since the Catalan coach took over from Gareth Ainsworth at Loftus Road and he has won over the QPR faithful with his calm manner and transfer window dealings. The London club was 23rd in the Championship, staring at relegation last October and the tides have changed since.

LondonWorld looks at a complete Championship table since October 30 last year, when Cifuentes arrived at Loftus Road, to see how the side fare against rivals.

30th - Portsmouth, 3 points

Only promoted to the Championship this season, John Mousinho's side are still looking for a first win.

29th - Luton Town, 7 points

Demoted from the Premier League last season and have won just two of their opening six fixtures this term.

28th - Derby County, 9 points

Three wins so far this season after promotion from League One but those are matched by three defeats.

27th - Oxford United, 9 points

Share the same record as Derby County having achieved promotion via the League One play-off final last term.

26th - Burnley, 13 points

Have only lost one match of their first six this season, which was away at Sunderland.

25th - Sheffield United, 14 points

Undefeated so far this season having dropped down to the Championship again. The Blades are currently fifth in the table.

24th - Rotherham United, 18 points

The Millers played 33 matches last season after Marti Cifuentes arrived at QPR but never looked likely to avoid the drop and are now in League One.

23rd - Huddersfield Town, 31 points

One of many clubs embroiled in a relegation dogfight last season but did end up finishing in the drop zone.

22nd - Birmingham City, 32 points

A dramatic Championship season last time out for the Blues, who have invested heavily this summer and are favourites to win League One.

21st - Cardiff City, 40 points

Five defeats and a draw to start the 2024/25 campaign saw Erol Bulut sacked last weekend.

20th - Plymouth Argyle, 41 points

Could well be involved in a relegation scrap this term but new boss Wayne Rooney will hope to avoid that.

19th - Stoke City, 43 points

Under the new management of former Norwich City coach Narcís Pelach but suffered a home defeat to Hull City on Friday.

18th - Preston North End, 46 points

The talk of football fans across the country this week after an alleged bite from player Milutin Osmajic on a Blackburn Rovers player last Sunday.

17th - Blackburn Rovers, 46 points

Have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the 2024/25 season under John Eustace.

16th - Millwall, 47 points

Involved in a relegation battle last season but look rejuvenated under Neil Harris this time out.

15th - Swansea City, 49 points

A mid-table finish for the Swans last season but only seven points off the drop zone despite winning their last three.

14th - Sunderland, 49 points

A disappointing 16th place finish last season having made it to the play-offs in 2023. Currently second in the division this season.

13th - Watford, 49 points

The Hornets' season fizzled out last term and Tom Cleverley has since made his caretaker role permanent at Vicarage Road.

12th - Sheffield Wednesday, 51 points

One of the other clubs reinvigorated by a managerial change last season thanks to Danny Rohl.

11th - Bristol City, 52 points

Two wins, two draws and two defeats so far this season for the Robins.

10th - Hull City, 53 points

Narrowly missed out on the play-offs last term, three points and one place behind sixth-placed Norwich City.

9th - Coventry City, 54 points

A tough start to the 2024/25 campaign for the Sky Blues with just one win in the opening six matches.

8th - QPR, 55 points

The R's sat 23rd in the table when Marti Cifuentes took over as head coach but the side's form would see them just outside the play-off places under the Catalan.

7th - Middlesbrough, 57 points

Another club which will have been disappointed to miss out on the play-offs last term, just four points off Norwich City.

6th - Leicester City, 58 points

Won 31 of their 46 Championship matches last season under Enzo Maresca, securing an immediate return to the Premier League.

5th - Ipswich Town, 62 points

Finished second last season, six points ahead of Leeds United in third to achieve back-to-back promotions under Kieran McKenna.

4th - Southampton, 63 points

Easily booked a spot in the play-offs and broke Leeds United hearts by winning the final at Wembley Stadium.

3rd - Norwich City, 64 points

A strong season overall last time out for the Canaries, who have eight points from six so far this term.

2nd - West Brom, 68 points

Currently top of the Championship this season after a blistering start, which began with victory over QPR.

1st - Leeds United, 76 points

Will be desperate for promotion this term having missed out in dramatic fashion last season. 11 points from the opening six so far this term.