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EFL season opening weekend buildup
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The gist
The EFL season opens with Championship, League One and League Two fixtures this weekend.
The return of the football league marks the start of the domestic season.
Background
The EFL season kicks off this weekend with the Championship having already started, and League One and League Two beginning today. The Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser, takes place tomorrow. This marks the full return of English football league action after the summer break.
How it unfolded
- recentlyThe Championship returned last night with Wolves drawing 2-2 against Blackburn, with Raúl Jiménez scoring a late penalty for Wolves.
- recentlyToday, League One and League Two kick off, with fixtures including Bolton v Preston, Middlesbrough v Lincoln, and Portsmouth v QPR.
- recentlyTomorrow, the Community Shield takes place as the annual curtain-raiser.
Who’s saying what
- Tipster
- Tipster Wizard picks out outright bets ahead of the opening weekend, suggesting value in certain teams.