BBC · Jun 26, 2024
Promoted Derby start at Blackburn, while Blades visit Preston
Derby County were promoted back to the Championship at the second time of asking in 2023-24 and face a trip to Blackburn on the opening night of the seasonRelegated Premier League side Sheffield United will start the new Championship season with a trip to Preston on Friday, 9 August.
That is one of two games being played at 20:00 BST that evening, along with promoted Derby's trip to Blackburn.
Eight games kick off at 12:30 BST on Saturday, including beaten play-off finalists Leeds at home to promoted Portsmouth.
New Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney takes his side to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, 11 August and relegated duo Luton and Burnley meet at Kenilworth Road the following day.