Aston Villa secured promotion to the Premier League on Monday with a 2-1 win over Derby County in the Championship play-off final.
Dean Smith’s side erased the heartbreak of losing in last year’s Wembley showpiece and ended a three-year stay in the second tier. Having confirmed their spot in the top-flight, bet365 go 5/2 (3.50) that they return to the Championship immediately.
Steve Freeth of bet365 said: “Four of the last five Championship play-off winners have gone straight back down, but we think Villa could be capable of bucking that trend.