It's set to be another enthralling campaign of shock results, dramatic late goals and, let's be honest, questionable refereeing decisions, in what should be one of the most competitive seasons of second-tier football in some time.
Now, a particularly brutal run of fixtures at the end start or the end of a season can see a side's hopes of promotion or avoiding relegation, and today's fixture release could have left some teams sweating over how their run of matches will affect their overall season objectives.
Here's a look at where the bookies think Sheffield United and every other side will finish in the 2021/22 Championship table, following today's big fixture release:
1. 24th - Blackpool
Current odds of winning the Championship: 66/1. Last season's final table position: 3rd in League One. First fixture of the season: Away to Bristol City. Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. 23rd - Peterborough United
Current odds of winning the Championship: 66/1. Last season's final table position: 2nd in League One. First fixture of the season: Away to Luton Town. Photo: Alex Pantling
3. 22nd - Luton Town
Current odds of winning the Championship: 50/1. Last season's final table position: 12th in the Championship. First fixture of the season: Home to Peterborough United. Photo: Julian Finney
4. 21st - Huddersfield Town
Current odds of winning the Championship: 50/1. Last season's final table position: 20th in the Championship. First fixture of the season: Away to Derby County. Photo: Alex Livesey