Most notably, stadiums across the division were packed out with raucous fans, as a loosening of Covid-19 restrictions allowed supporters to return to stadiums en masse to cheer on their respective teams.
As we gear up for another frantic weekend of action in the second-tier, we've taken a look (via The Second Tier) at every Championship club's most priciest season ticket, and ranked the teams by the least to most expensive 2021/22 pass to discover which supporters are getting the best, or indeed worst, deal.
Here's a look at where Preston North End and all their divisional rivals rank in the season ticket league table:
5. Coventry City
Most expensive season ticket: £375. Cheapest season ticket: £375. Stadium capacity: 32,753. Final position last season: 16th in the Championship. Photo: Marc Atkins
6. Reading
Most expensive season ticket: £455. Cheapest season ticket: £299. Stadium capacity: 24,161. Final position last season: 7th in the Championship. Photo: Warren Little
7. West Bromwich Albion
Most expensive season ticket: £459. Cheapest season ticket: £359. Stadium capacity: 26,688. Final position last season: 19th in the Championship. Photo: Steve Bardens
8. Barnsley
Most expensive season ticket: £475. Cheapest season ticket: £350. Stadium capacity: 23,287. Final position last season: 5th in the Championship. Photo: Laurence Griffiths