It’s nine weeks until the start of the new Championship season. Here’s how the Blues’ summer schedule is shaping up.
Monday, June, 18 – Paul Hurst’s first official day as manager
Thursday, June 21 – 2018/19 Championship fixtures released (9am)
Monday, June 25 – Players return for start of pre-season training
July 2–8 – Pre-season training camp in Spain with behind-closed-doors friendly
Saturday, July 14 – Braintree Town (a), 3pm
Tuesday, July 17 – Crawley Town (a), 7pm, at East Grinstead Town
Saturday, July 21 – Barnet (a), 3pm
Tuesday, July 24 – MK Dons (a), 7.45pm
Thursday, July 26 – Ipswich Town Open Day
Saturday, July 28 – West Ham (h), 3pm
Saturday, August 4 – Opening game of the season
Thursday, August 9 – Transfer window (for permanent signings) closes at 5pm
Tuesday, August 14 – Carabao Cup first round
Friday, August 31 – Transfer window (for loans) closes
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