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.
5. Wigan Athletic - 3/1
Back in the Championship after some very difficult times, the Latics have been given a decent chance to survive back in the second tier. Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Blackpool - 4/1
New management could cause disruption at Bloomfield Road. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
7. Hull City - 5/1
The Tigers are under new ownership and will be hoping for an improvement on last season. Photo: CameraSport - Chris Vaughan
8. Preston North End - 5/1
After finishing 13th last season, Ryan Lowe will be hoping to be pushing towards the play-offs this time around. Photo: CameraSport -