Following an unexpected pause for the death of the Queen, the EFL season resumes in midweek with a full programme of fixtures in all three divisions.
The Championship rarely disappoints us and the season is already shaping up to be a classic with some unexpected teams joining the anticipated promotion challengers in the opening weeks.
We preview the midweek second-tier action here by bringing you up to date on the talking points from the season so far.
BLADES CERTAINLY DON'T LACK A CUTTING EDGE
Beaten in agonising fashion by Nottingham Forest in last season's play-offs, Sheffield United have simply come back stronger and look determined to return to the Premier League via the easier route.