The wait is finally over, and the moment all football fans have been eagerly anticipating is here as football makes its return.
After a two-month hiatus, the Championship returns this week with 12 tantalizing fixtures on the horizon.
Last season delivered a nail-biting conclusion, with Leeds narrowly missing out on promotion despite amassing 90 points, while Plymouth, Sheffield Wednesday, and Blackburn secured their safety in dramatic fashion on the final day.
This season promises to be just as exhilarating, even with the departures of Ipswich, Southampton, and Leicester to the Premier League. The return of Sheffield United, Luton, and Burnley ensures that the Championship remains as captivating as ever.
Adding to the excitement, Wayne Rooney is back in the league, this time leading Plymouth, eager to make up for his brief and underwhelming 83-day stint with Birmingham.
Meanwhile, Scott Parker has taken the helm at Burnley, with ambitions to replicate the promotions he previously achieved with Fulham in 2019/20 and Bournemouth in 2021/22.
All in all, the stage is set for another unforgettable season in the Championship.
Championship 2024/25 Odds
Championship Winner Odds
| Team | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 7/2 | 22% |
| Burnley | 8/1 | 11% |
| Luton | 12/1 | 8% |
| Middlesbrough | 14/1 | 7% |
| Coventry | 16/1 | 6% |
Championship Relegation Odds
| Team | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 5/4 | 44% |
| Plymouth Argyle | 9/4 | 31% |
| Blackburn | 7/2 | 22% |
| Preston | 4/1 | 20% |
| Millwall | 9/2 | 18% |
| Cardiff City | 9/2 | 18% |
When does the Championship start tonight? Kick Off Time & TV Channel
The Championship 2024/25 season gets underway at Deepdale where Preston welcome Sheffield and Ewood Park where Blackburn take on Derby.
Both games kick off at 20:00 BST.
Blackburn vs Derby will be live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Preston vs Sheffield is available to watch on SkySports+.
Blackburn are currently favourites to secure their first three points of the season at home at a best price of 13/10 available at William Hill while Derby have been given a 9/4 chance (Betfair) of a win on their return to the premier League.
In the other fixture, Sheffield are backed to make a winning start in the Championship at a best price of 11/8 (William Hill) to beat Preston who have a 11/5 (Betfair) chance of a home win.
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