The return to competitive action is always special for fans, many of whom have spent the summer break eagerly anticipating the start of the season. It was an eventful weekend for Yorkshire clubs in the Championship but not a particularly successful one.
Leeds United had to battle their way to a 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, while Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Rotherham United all suffered opening weekend defeats.
But which game was the most well-attended? Here are the attendances from the opening weekend of the Championship season.
1. Championship attendances ranked
Here are the attendances from the opening weekend of the Championship season. Photo: Alex Caparros/Getty Images
2. 12. Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Huddersfield Town
Attendance: 16,446 Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
3. 11. Blackburn Rovers 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
Attendance: 16,741 Photo: Cameron Smith/Getty Images
4. 10. Swansea City 1-1 Birmingham City
Attendance: 18,051 Photo: Cameron Howard/Getty Images