Sunderland will discover their 2022/23 Championship season schedule this week as the fixture list is released.
Following the Premier League’s reveal on Thursday, second tiers will have to wait till this Thursday to evaluate their opponents for the upcoming season.
Fixtures will be released at 9am on June 23rd - just over five weeks prior to the opening day of the campaign on Saturday July 30th.
The second tier will also take a break between November 13th and December 9th due to the World Cup in Qatar, while the lower leagues will continue as normal.
Here are today’s rumours...
5. Aston Villa forked out seven-figure sum for Blackpool boss
Aston Villa reportedly splashed out £1.2m to bring Neil Critchley to the Midlands this summer. The former Seasiders boss was tempted by the opportunity to spend more time on the grass coaching. (Alan Nixon) | Getty Images
6. Burnley have three bids rejected for defender
It has been revealed that Burnley have seen three bids turned down for Oxford United defender, Luke McNally. The U's will reportedly allow him to leave for £1.75m this summer - £250k more than the Clarets' latest bid. (Irish Sun) | Getty Images
7. Huddersfield Town join race for ex-MK Dons ace
Huddersfield Town are the latest club to express interest in Matthew Sorinola, who plays for Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Swansea and Norwich City are also targeting the full-back. (Football League World) | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
8. Sunderland bid turned down for Wimbledon starlet
Sunderland, Huddersfield and Bristol City have had £1m plus bids for AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jack Rudoni rejected. The 21-year-old netted 12 goals and assisted another five in 41 League One matches last season. (The Sun) | Getty Images