Derby at Blackburn and Blades visit Preston to start Championship

The English Championship season kicks off with two exciting matches as Derby County make the trip to Blackburn Rovers, while Sheffield United take on Preston North End.

Derby will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note as they aim for promotion back to the Premier League, after narrowly missing out in the playoffs last season.

Blackburn, on the other hand, will be hoping to build on their solid mid-table finish from the previous campaign and start the season with a bang in front of their home fans.

Meanwhile, newly relegated Sheffield United will take on Preston, who will be looking to improve on their 13th place finish from the previous season.

The Blades, under new management, will be eager to prove that they are strong contenders for an immediate return to the top flight.

Both matches promise to be exciting encounters, with plenty of goals and drama expected as the Championship season gets underway.

Fans will be eagerly anticipating the start of the season, with hopes and dreams of what the next nine months of football will bring for their respective teams.

It will be a test of character, skill, and determination for all the teams involved as they battle it out for promotion, survival, and the glory of success in one of the most competitive leagues in English football.

Overall, the start of the Championship promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable ride for fans and players alike, with all eyes set on the opening fixtures at Ewood Park and Deepdale.