This Friday sees the start of one of the most competitive leagues in Europe, The nPower Championship. 24 teams battling it out for an all Alexandre Fortin Women Jersey exclusive place in The Premier League and in a tightly contested nine months, you can never be certain who will climb their way out of the division. One of the strongest set of teams in The Championship for a long time, there is sure to be a few surprises.Cardiff vs HuddersfieldIt has been a pre-season of change this year for Cardiff City. Malaysian owner, Datuk Chan Tien Ghee, has done something almost unheard of these days in football. Cardiff, a side that have worn a blue home kit since 1908, have changed their colours to red. They have also changed their badge, something some Bluebirds fans have been up in arms about. On the positive side though, the busine sman, worth approximately 800m, has created an investment plan which includes a stadium expansion, a bigger transfer budget and a brand new state of the art training facility. On the transfer front, manager Malky Mackay has brought home local lad Craig Bellamy to add some goals in order to finish in a Play off position once again.A quieter pre-season for Huddersfield however, as Simon Grayson has gone about his busine s in a calm and clever way. The former Leeds United bo s has taken Adam Clayton from his old club and added Oliver Norwood, who was once at Manchester United. Grayson also secured thesignaturesof Keith Southern from Blackpool and Anthony Gerrard from Cardiff, both for undisclosed fees. Huddersfield have also, so far, kept hold of 22 year old Scotland international Jordan Rhodes. A target Jeremy Roenick Men Jersey for many Premier League clubs including Fulham and newly promoted West Ham, Rhodes scored a staggering 6hat-trickslast season for The Terriers which saw him finish on 36 league goals.Prediction: I predict Cardiff to finish higher out of the two, but I dont think Huddersfield will struggle to keep their position in the league this year.Cardiff 3-1 HuddersfieldLeeds vs WolvesIm backing Leeds to have a decent season this year. Neil Warnock has taken over at Elland Road and will have his sights set on promotion. Whether they get it or not is another matter but with the lo s of creative spark Robert Snodgra s to Norwich, Warnock will need to find someone with the same level of ability to keep the team ticking. Not an easy task. The Leeds defence looks more solid than that of last year with the signings of Adam Drury and Jason Pearce and the fans will be hoping for at least a Play Off place.Wolves had a horrible season in 2011/12, finishing bottom of The Premier League. A fresh start was needed by the club and that is what they got, with Norwegian Stale Solbakken coming in as as manager. Michael Kightly departed for Stoke City and with Steven Jordan Schroeder Jersey Fletcher and Matt Jarvis widely expected to be joining him in the so called best league in the world, that leaves a gaping hole in the Wolves side. Exciting Iceland international Bjorn Sigurdarson has been brought in for 2.4m as Wolves try to bounce straight back up to the top flight.Prediction: I expect both teams to be around the top 6 for the majority of the season but you can never tell in this league. Home win.Leeds 2-1WolvesBarnsley vsMiddlesbroughBarnsleys youngest ever captain Jacob Butterfield, has abandoned them in an attempt to make a name for himself with Norwich City in the Premier League, but The Tykes have been quick to replace him with Polish midfielder Tomasz Cywka, after his contract at Reading expired. The reds have also signed big Egyptian Mido in an attempt to keep them up, but fans will have to wait to see the ex Spurs striker in action as he has damaged his hamstring in a pre-season game. Mido not fit to play? Whod have though it?Middlesbrough were one of the more impre sive teams to visit The Amex (Brighton and Hove Albions ground The American Expre s Community Stadium) last season and it was a pleasure to watch their style of football, although they lacked a creative spark. Emmanuel Ledesma looks a promising signing, already scoring on his debut in a 2-1 win over Bury in the first round of the Capital One Cup. Previously having trialled with Brighton before his move to Walsall in 2011, Ledesma joins Middlesbrough looking to revive his career and help Boro finish in the top 6.Prediction: I fancy Middlesbrough to have a succe sful Connor Murphy Men Jersey season if they stop relying so heavily on Marvin Emnes to provide the goals, taking it a step further than last years 7th place finish for a Play Off spot. For Barnsley however, a bleak season glares at them, straight in the face.Barnsley 1-3 MiddlesbroughBirmingham vs CharltonBirmingham had a good season last time round and will be looking to maintain the sort of performances that allowed them to finish in 4th place. With Lee Clark replacing Chris Hughton, he has a lot to live up to and The Blues fans will not accept le s than another stint in the Play Offs. The spine of the team has been maintained and with the likes of Darren Ambrose being recruited, Birmingham should be contenders.A Charlton squad that doesnt yet look complete nor ready to survive the harshne s of The Championship. Depending on Chris Powells ability to get some talent added, fans at The Valley could have their hands in their heads come May. 21 Year old Chris Solly looks apromising player, but he is attracting interest from some of the top clubs in the country. Can The Addicks hold on?Prediction: Lee Clark will be demanding a winning start from his boys and I can see them getting it. Charlton will have to replicate the work rate and pa sion that saw them get promoted, giving blood sweat and tears to the cause to have a chance of survival.Birmingham 2-0 CharltonBurnley vs BoltonWhat a way to kick off the season for these two local rivals! Along with Blackburn, Bolton would have been the game that The Clarets would have been keeping an eye on when the Championship fixtures were announced, and with the added spice of Bolton manager Owen Coyle being an ex Burnley manager, this is likely to be an interesting game to say the least.Burnley have signed Jason Shackell on a four-year deal and have also handed the captaincy to the 28 year old. Losing top scorer Jay Rodriguez to Southampton, Burnley will be relying on Charlie Austin and new permanent signing Sam Vokes to deliver the goals for Eddie Howes team.Boltons relegation means they lost a number of first team players over the summer. Ju si Jaaskelainen, Nigel Reo-Coker, Ivan Klasnic and Gretar Stein son have all departed from The Reebok, leaving Owen Coyle Marian Hossa Kids Jersey to fill the gaps. Replacing Jaaskelainen with Andy Lonergan from Leeds, adding Ireland international Keith Andrews and splashing out to add 6ft3 Matt Mills to their ranks, The Trotters are another team looking for promotion.Prediction: Anything can happen in the opening day of the season, especially if it is a local derby like this one.Burnley 2-2 BoltonCrystal