article: New Hibernian boss Neil Lennon takes his side to Falkirk, who finished second above the Easter Road side on goal difference last season. Newly-promoted sides Dunfermline and Ayr United are at home to Dumbarton and Raith Rovers, respectively. Falkirk host Hibs again in the New Year fixtures, with Raith Rovers at home to Fife rivals Dunfermline. Scottish Championship fixtures 2016-17 Scottish League One Fixtures 2016-17 Scottish League Two Fixtures 2016-17 6 August Dundee United v Queen of the South Ayr United v Raith Rovers St Mirren v Morton Dunfermline Athletic v Dumbarton Falkirk v Hibernian Ayr United v Dumbarton Dundee United v St Mirren Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk Hibernian v Raith Rovers Morton v Queen of the South Falkirk v Hibernian St Mirren v Morton Dumbarton v Dundee United Queen of the South v Ayr United Raith Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic All fixtures and kick-off times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.
summary: Relegated Dundee United open their Championship campaign at home to Queen of the South on 6 August.