Birmingham City stormed to the League One title last season and went up along with Wrexham and Charlton Athletic. They smashed the record points tally in the process. The Midlands outfit are carrying some serious momentum ahead of the next campaign.
Chris Davies was picked as their manager around 12 months ago. He has since done an impressive job and has a bright future ahead of him in the dugout. Prior to his move, he had spells in the backroom staff teams at Celtic, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Birmingham have delved into the market so far this summer to bring in the likes of James Beadle, Tommy Doyle, Demarai Gray, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Kyogo Furuhashi to boost their ranks. They have the chance to bring in some more new faces over the next couple of months. The Midlands outfit also have the opportunity to let some players head out the exit door as well if needed.
Many believes the Blues will compete for promotion again next term. However, it will be tough with Leicester City, Southampton and Ipswich Town all coming down. Sheffield United, Middlesbrough and Coventry City will also fancy their chances. As per BetVictor, here are the latest odds....
1. 24. Oxford United, 40/1 (to win promotion)
Gary Rowett managed to keep Oxford United in the Championship last season. They were promoted from League One in 2024 along with Portsmouth and Derby County. Des Buckingham was sacked last term before Rowett came in. The U's will be hoping to keep hold of key midfielder Cameron Brannagan this summer. | Getty Images
2. 23. Preston North End, 33/1
Preston North End are expected to have a busy summer on the transfer front. They have already brought in a few new faces including Jordan Thompson and Thierry Small. Striker Emil Riis has left, along with Freddie Woodman and Ryan Ledson. Paul Heckingbottom has had spells in the past at Barnsley, Leeds United and Sheffield United. | Getty Images
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3. 22. Charlton, 33/1
Charlton Athletic are back in the Championship following their promotion from League One. They beat Leyton Orient 1-0 in the play-off final. Defender Macaulay Gillesphey scored their winner at Wembley. Boss Nathan Jones has recently penned a new five-year deal. | Getty Images
4. 21. Portsmouth, 25/1
John Mousinho has done a great job since taking over Portsmouth. They won the League One title last year. Pompey went up along with Derby County and Oxford United. The Hampshire outfit have since adapted well to the step up a league to the second tier. | Getty Images