It’s a mouth-watering season for fans of our clubs in the North West, with Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Preston North End and Wigan Athletic all in the same division.
But who will finish highest?
Here are the latest odds for next season’s Championship winner, according to BetVictor.
13. QPR - 20/1
Michael Beale is now in charge at Loftus Road following Mark Warburton's departure. Photo: CameraSport - Ashley Western
14. Blackburn Rovers - 20/1
Jon Dahl Tomasson is the man tasked with taking Rovers into the play-offs after they went close under Tony Mowbray. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
15. Luton Town - 25/1
Luton's odds are surprisingly long considering they finished in the play-offs last season. Photo: CameraSport - Chris Vaughan
16. Millwall - 25/1
Gary Rowett's side were in and around the top half of the Championship last season. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
17. Hull City - 25/1
The Tigers are hoping to push up the table now they're under new ownership. Photo: CameraSport - Chris Vaughan
18. Preston North End - 33/1
Ryan Lowe's side will be bidding to push into the top half of the table after finishing 13th last season. Photo: CameraSport -