How the bookies rate the chances of Preston North End, Burnley, Blackpool and Wigan Athletic for Championship survival
It is an exciting time for fans in the North West, with Preston North End, Burnley, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic all in the same division.
Burnley, alongside Norwich City and Watford were relegated from the Premier League last season whilst Wigan, Rotherham United and Sunderland were all promoted from League One.
There will be plenty of bragging rights available for those in the North West this season, but staying in the division will always be the first goal for them to achieve.
Here are the latest bookies odds on who will be unable to avoid the drop.
There will be plenty of bragging rights available for those in the North West this season, but staying in the division will always be the first goal for them to achieve.
21. Sheffield United - 28/1
The Blades will be aiming to go one better after losing in the play-off semi-finals last season. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
22. West Brom - 28/1
The Baggies have made some impressive summer signings under Steve Bruce. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
23. Watford - 40/1
The bookies are expecting a successful season for the Hornets. Photo: Richard Heathcote/NMC Pool/PA Wi
24. Norwich City - 50/1
The Canaries have the longest odds to be relegated, having just come down from the Premier League and winning the Championshiop the last time they were in the second tier. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton