Hull City's chances assessed as Championship's big kick-off nears

The 2022/23 Sky Bet Championship season kicks off earlier than usual this week due to the World Cup finals in Qatar, which start in November. Huddersfield take on relegated Burnley at the John Smith’s Stadium on Friday night. Hull City kick off on Saturday afternoon against Bristol City at MKM Stadium.

John Eustace is Birmingham's ninth manager since 2016. The club is in financial trouble and there is speculation over the future ownership.

Hull City's season starts in a week. Blackburn are in transition after hiring Jon Dahl Tomasson as head coach and Gregg Broughton as director of football. Darragh Lenihan and on-loan players have left the club. Recruitment remains key to Blackburn's chances.

Hull City kick off their Championship campaign against Blackpool. Blackwell won promotion last season. New manager Michael Appleton has to be patient in the transfer market.

Hull City's big kick-off is near.

Bristol City season tickets sold more than 13,000 in early July. The Robins finished 17th last season. Jason Euell's arrival as first-team coach has strengthened Nigel Pearson's hand.

Hull City's season starts in a week. Burnley's Premier League stay ended in May. Vincent Kompany takes over as manager at Turf Moor.

Cardiff have invested heavily in their squad this summer. Steve Morison's side are expected to challenge for promotion. Hull City's season starts in a week.

Hull City's season starts in mid-April. Coventry have won two promotions and finished 12th last season.

Hull City's season starts on Saturday. Huddersfield finished third last season and lost in the play-off final. Head coach Carlos Corberan resigned and Danny Schofield takes over.

Hull City have invested some of the money received from Brentford for England Under-21s striker Keane Lewis-Potter in some eye-catching new recruits. Turkish owner Acun Illcali has Premier League aspirations and will hope head coach Shota Arveladze can mount a play-off challenge.

Hull City take on Luton in the Championship's big kick-off. Linton's Nathan Jones was named Sky Bet Championship manager of the year last season.

Middlesbrough have a serial promotion winner at the helm in Chris Wilder. Boro missed out on a play-off place on the final day last season.

Gary Rowett signed a new contract this month. Last season's play-off hopes ended on the final day. He has led Millwall to eighth, 11th and 9th place finishes.

Norwich were relegated from the Premier League for the second time in three seasons. Dean Smith has added the likes of Gabriel Sara and Isaac Hayden to his squad. Hull City's big kick-off is near.

Ryan Lowe steered Preston clear of relegation danger after replacing Frankie McAvoy in December. Preston released 13 players in May. Ben Woodburn and Robbie Brady have joined as free agents.

Michael Beale was appointed as Mark Warburton's replacement in June. Beales worked as a first-team coach under Steven Gerrard at Rangers and Aston Villa.

Paul Ince has been appointed permanent manager of Reading. Shane Long has returned to the club and Jeff Hendrick has joined on loan.

Paul Warne sealed his third promotion in five and a half years as Rotherham boss in April. Warane has met with frustration in the summer transfer market.

Sheffield United are looking to challenge for promotion this season. Paul Heckingbottom has already signed Anel Ahmedhodzic, Ciaran Clark and Tommy Doyle on loan from Manchester City. Hull City's season starts in a week.

Stoke have had a major reshuffle this summer. Joe Allen, Tom Ince and Alfie Doughty left the club. Dwight Gayle's arrival from Newcastle could add a cutting edge. Stoke have finished in mid-table for the last four seasons since relegation.

Sunderland's progress under Alex Neil has been impressive. Jack Clarke and Patrick Roberts have been influential in getting them out of League One. Hull City's chances are assessed as the Championship's big kick-off nears.

Russell Martin's first season in charge ended in a disappointing 15th-placed finish. Swansea were beaten play-off finalists in the previous campaign. Allen has returned to the Liberty Stadium as one of several summer recruits with the aim of ending the Swans’ five-year Premier League exile.

Rob Edwards was appointed Watford manager in May. Watworth's second Premier League relegation in three seasons. Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis are expected to leave the club.

Steve Bruce has added John Swift, Jed Wallace and Okay Yokuslu to his squad. Daryl Dike's return to fitness will be a major boost for West Brom. Hull City's Championship season starts in a week.

Wigan have returned to the second tier after two years in the Championship. The Latics have had cash problems, but no new signings had arrived by late July. Hull City's big kick-off is near.