Neil Warnock's side travel to recently-relegated Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers and Barnsley follow. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship
1. Owls close in on Leko
Sheffield Wednesday are said to have had a £1m bid accepted for West Brom starlet Jonathan Leko. The ex-England youth international is also wanted by Birmingham City and Brighton. (Telegraph) Photo: Clive Mason
2. Canaries land Hugill
Norwich City have completed the signing of striker Jordan Hugill from West Ham United, beating the likes of QPR and Nottingham Forest to secure a deal worth around £5m. (BBC Sport) Photo: Andrew Redington
3. Villains home in on Watkins
Aston Villa are edging closer to signing Brentford's Ollie Watkins ahead of Leeds United and Leicester City, with Villa boss Dean Smith's previous experience managing the player likely to seal the deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Burstow
4. Hatters step up chase for Bree
Luton Town look to be closing in on signing Aston Villa defender James Bree on a permanent deal, with reports suggesting the Hatters have had a "seven-figure bid" accepted for the 22-year-old. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: George Wood