Leeds will begin life back in English football’s second tier with a home clash against Cardiff City on Sunday, August 5 before a trip to Birmingham City the following weekend on Saturday, August 11.
But the Whites remain without a manager and awaiting EFL approval for 49ers Enterprises to purchase the club from Andrea Radrizzani.
In the meantime, Southampton have unveiled their new manager in former Swansea City boss Russell Martin and there have been fresh changes in the odds for the division next term. Here, we run through next season’s predicted finishing positions based on the best available odds for the title and also relegation to determine the bottom half.
7. 18th - Sheffield Wednesday
Odds for relegation: 5-1 (with three firms). Odds for the title: 66-1. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. 17th - Bristol City
Odds for relegation: 5-1. Odds for the title: 50-1. Photo: Dan Istitene
9. 16th - Preston North End
Odds for relegation: 13-2. Odds for the title: 40-1. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
10. 15th - Hull City
Odds for relegation: 13-2. Odds for the title: 33-1. Photo: Gareth Copley
11. 14th - Swansea City
Odds for relegation: 8-1. Odds for the title: 33-1. Photo: Dan Istitene
12. 13th - Blackburn Rovers
Odds for relegation: 11-1. Odds for the title: 28-1. Photo: Naomi Baker