Blues v Ipswich, Saints v Wrexham to start season
Briefly

The Championship season opener on 8 August will see Birmingham City face Ipswich Town, while Wrexham returns to the league against Southampton the next day. Leicester City starts their campaign against Sheffield Wednesday on 10 August, following their relegation from the Premier League after a single season. Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic will also celebrate their return to the Championship after five years with a fixture against Watford. The season opens after League One and League Two and a week prior to the Premier League's start.
Birmingham City will host relegated Ipswich Town to start the new Championship season on Friday, 8 August, followed by Wrexham's first game at this level.
Leicester City's return to the second tier begins at home against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, 10 August, marking a significant shift after their Premier League stint.
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