Most notably, stadiums across the division were packed out with raucous fans, as a loosening of Covid-19 restrictions allowed supporters to return to stadiums en masse to cheer on their respective teams.
As we gear up for another frantic weekend of action in the second-tier, we've taken a look (via The Second Tier) at every Championship club's most priciest season ticket, and ranked the teams by the least to most expensive 2021/22 pass to discover which supporters are getting the best, or indeed worst, deal.
Here's a look at where Middlesbrough and all their divisional rivals rank in the season ticket league table:
. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 08: The Middlesbrough supporters celebrate Marc Bola's equalising goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage on August 08, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough's £645 most pricey season ticket compared to QPR & Bristol City Photo: Steve Bardens
. Derby County
Most expensive season ticket: N/A, not on sale due to Covid-19 pandemic uncertainties. Cheapest season ticket: N/A. Stadium capacity: 33,597. Final position last season: 21st in the Championship. Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Hull City
Most expensive season ticket: N/A, offering monthly membership scheme. Cheapest season ticket: N/A. Stadium capacity: 25,586. Final position last season: 1st in League One. Photo: George Wood
. Swansea City
Most expensive season ticket: £299. Cheapest season ticket: £249. Stadium capacity: 21,088. Final position last season: 4th in the Championship. Photo: Michael Steele
. Huddersfield Town
Most expensive season ticket: £329. Cheapest season ticket: £249. Stadium capacity: 24,500. Final position last season: 20th in the Championship. Photo: Matthew Lewis
. Coventry City
Most expensive season ticket: £375. Cheapest season ticket: £375. Stadium capacity: 32,753. Final position last season: 16th in the Championship. Photo: Marc Atkins
. Reading
Most expensive season ticket: £455. Cheapest season ticket: £299. Stadium capacity: 24,161. Final position last season: 7th in the Championship. Photo: Warren Little
. West Bromwich Albion
Most expensive season ticket: £459. Cheapest season ticket: £359. Stadium capacity: 26,688. Final position last season: 19th in the Championship. Photo: Steve Bardens
. Barnsley
Most expensive season ticket: £475. Cheapest season ticket: £350. Stadium capacity: 23,287. Final position last season: 5th in the Championship. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
. Cardiff City
Most expensive season ticket: £479. Cheapest season ticket: £249. Stadium capacity: 33,280. Final position last season: 8th in the Championship. Photo: Stu Forster
1. Derby County
Most expensive season ticket: N/A, not on sale due to Covid-19 pandemic uncertainties. Cheapest season ticket: N/A. Stadium capacity: 33,597. Final position last season: 21st in the Championship. Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Hull City
Most expensive season ticket: N/A, offering monthly membership scheme. Cheapest season ticket: N/A. Stadium capacity: 25,586. Final position last season: 1st in League One. Photo: George Wood
3. Swansea City
Most expensive season ticket: £299. Cheapest season ticket: £249. Stadium capacity: 21,088. Final position last season: 4th in the Championship. Photo: Michael Steele
4. Huddersfield Town
Most expensive season ticket: £329. Cheapest season ticket: £249. Stadium capacity: 24,500. Final position last season: 20th in the Championship. Photo: Matthew Lewis