Usually by the end of July, the DW pitch is pretty pristine. Which lends itself to the possibility that the stadium owner, no longer having his pockets swelled by Greed League parachute payments, has opted for a cheaper re-laying process this time around.
If that is the case, and the pitch is a cheap one, get yourselves a neck brace for the winter months as there wont be much slick on-the deck passing.