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.
. Norwich City - 6/1
The Canaries are favourites to be promoted back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
. Watford - 7/1
The bookies also think Watford's stay in the Championship will only be a temporary one. Photo: Richard Heathcote/NMC Pool/PA Wi
. West Brom - 10/1
The Baggies have made some impressive summer signings under Steve Bruce. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
. Sheffield United - 10/1
The Blades will be aiming to go one better after losing in the play-off semi-finals last season. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
. Middlesbrough - 12/1
Chris Wilder's side narrowly missed out on the play-offs last season Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
. Burnley - 14/1
Vincent Kompany is the man tasked with guiding the Clarets back to the top flight. Photo: Martin Rickett
. Huddersfield Town - 16/1
Carlos Corberan's side were beaten by Nottingham Forest in the play-off final last season. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
. Stoke City - 20/1
Stoke are fancied to be in the mix despite a disappointing campaign last time out. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
. Sunderland - 20/1
A major player at this level, the Black Cats have momentum on their side following their promotion from League One. Photo: Richard Sellers
1. Norwich City - 6/1
The Canaries are favourites to be promoted back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
2. Watford - 7/1
The bookies also think Watford's stay in the Championship will only be a temporary one. Photo: Richard Heathcote/NMC Pool/PA Wi
3. West Brom - 10/1
The Baggies have made some impressive summer signings under Steve Bruce. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
4. Sheffield United - 10/1
The Blades will be aiming to go one better after losing in the play-off semi-finals last season. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley