Across this evening, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, fans will be treated to a full second-tier fixture list as we prepare ourselves for another season of highs and lows. With some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship games. Scroll and click through the pages:
5. Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion
Both backed by new managers and both with promotion aspirations. Interestingly, Forest have not lost on the opening weekend at the City Ground since 1983… Photo: Marc Atkins
6. Bristol City v Leeds United
The future of Kemar Roofe has dominated the pre-match chatter. Make of it what you will, but the Argentine said he is "not sure what will happen" as reports suggest he is off to Anderlecht with a medical penned in this weekend. Photo: George Wood