The Championship fixtures have been released and all eyes are firmly fixed on Newcastle as they prepare for life outside of the top flight.
The Magpies kick off their campaign with a tricky tie away at West Brom as two of last season’s relegated clubs clash on the opening day of the season.
North-East rivals Middlesbrough welcome Sheffield United, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League after losing in the play-off final to Burnley.
Of the promoted sides, Peterborough open their campaign away to Derby, Leicester are at home to Swansea and Scunthorpe travel to Cardiff.
Check out all the opening day fixtures below.
Opening day League One fixtures for 2009/2010 season - Saturday August 8
Cardiff v Scunthorpe
Coventry v Ipswich
Crystal Palace v Plymouth
Derby v Peterborough
Leicester v Swansea
Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd
Preston v Bristol City
QPR v Blackpool
Reading v Nottm Forest
Sheff Wed v Barnsley
Watford v Doncaster
West Brom v Newcastle