Sheffield Wednesday have to crawl out of a massive hole after multiple point deductions. Derby County have been rather solid in away contests.

Wrexham had a four-game home winning streak snapped by a draw with Blackburn Rovers. Watford have had trouble collecting points on the road.

Middlesbrough look to seize control of the second position and distance the chasers. Queens Park Rangers have been in a nice groove in the past month.

Leicester City need more consistency to elevate themselves from the middle of the pack. Ipswich Town could use a nudge to fight for second place.

Grimsby Town have endured a steep decline in their home results as of late. Notts County have prevailed in three of their last four away tilts.

Coventry City fell against Ipswich Town after a lengthy run, but still have a comfortable lead at the top. Bristol City have been feast or famine.

Both AFC Wimbledon and Mansfield Town will be in the hunt for a positive display to leave sticky patches behind and try to climb the standings.

Norwich City only recently registered their first win at Carrow Road. Southampton have been middling away but have won twice in the last three games.

The two teams are in opposite form despite their positions, as Stoke City have lost three in a row, while Swansea City won their last two games.

West Bromwich Albion have been tripped up just once in nine home games, but Sheffield United have had a superb turnaround in recent fixtures.

Hull City aren't in their best moment but can lean on a strong home record. Wrexham have shared the spoils a lot on the road in the last two months.

Ipswich Town have lost steam lately, but have been defeated only once at home. Stoke City have been paltry for their high standards in recent tilts.