Ahead of the big kick-off next month, we've taken a look at how Transfermarkt rate every team's current market value - a controversial measurement which has thrown up some truly bizarre player worths in the past. Here's how Preston North End's squad market value shapes against every other Championship side.
5. Stoke City - Total squad market value = £59.8m
Number of players: 27. Average age: 27. Most valuable player: Benik Afobe (£5.9m). Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Huddersfield Town - Total squad market value = £50m
Number of players: 22. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Terence Kongolo (£7.2m). Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Bristol City - Total squad market value = £48.4m
Number of players: 33. Average age: 26. Most valuable player: Han-Noah Massengo (£6.5m). Photo: Alex Davidson
8. Nottingham Forest - Total squad market value = £44.2m
Number of players: 28. Average age: 29. Most valuable player: Joe Lolley (£5.9m). Photo: Tony Marshall