Luton travel to Barnsley on the opening weekend of the season, before matches against the likes of Derby County, Watford and Wycombe Wanderers follow. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Owls close in on Leko
Sheffield Wednesday are said to have had a £1m bid accepted for West Brom starlet Jonathan Leko. The ex-England youth international is also wanted by Birmingham City and Brighton. (Telegraph) Photo: Clive Mason
2. Canaries land Hugill
Norwich City have completed the signing of striker Jordan Hugill from West Ham United, beating the likes of QPR and Nottingham Forest to secure a deal worth around £5m. (BBC Sport) Photo: Andrew Redington
3. Villains home in on Watkins
Aston Villa are edging closer to signing Brentford's Ollie Watkins ahead of Leeds United and Leicester City, with Villa boss Dean Smith's previous experience managing the player likely to seal the deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Burstow
4. Villains could win Cash battle
Aston Villa have been tipped to beat the likes of Fulham and West Ham United to Nottingham Forest star Matty Cash. The versatile wide man, who has previously been linked with AC Milan, is valued at £15m. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk