The Championship promotion race resumes this afternoon with a full schedule of matches across England’s second, third, and fourth tiers. All eyes will be on league leaders Coventry City as they aim to consolidate their position with a visit to Charlton Athletic.
While Coventry have established themselves as the team to catch, their momentum has stuttered slightly in recent weeks. They face a Charlton side struggling for form, presenting an opportunity for a statement victory. The chasing pack remains tightly bunched, with Middlesbrough traveling to face Derby County, Ipswich Town hosting Oxford United, and Hull City welcoming Stoke City, all looking to apply pressure at the top.
Further intrigue lies at St. Mary’s Stadium, where Southampton, positioned just outside the playoff places, face a Millwall team only seven points behind them in the standings. Meanwhile, Watford, currently the division’s most in-form side, entertain Birmingham City at Vicarage Road.
The action extends beyond the Championship. League One leaders Cardiff City are on the road at Wycombe Wanderers, while second-place Lincoln City host Huddersfield Town. In League Two, table-toppers Bromley face a test against Newport County, with Swindon Town and Walsall also in pursuit.
Selected Team News:
Charlton Athletic: Kaminski; Burke, Jones, Bell; Coventry, Bree, Rankin-Costello, Berry, Campbell; Leaburn, Kelman.
Coventry City: Rushworth; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Grimes; van Ewijk, Allen, Eccles, Kesler-Hayden; Simms, Wright.
Derby County: Zetterstrom; Langas, Sanderson, Clarke; Elder, Ward, Adams, Thompson, Clark; Brewster, Agyemang.
Middlesbrough: Brynn; Brittain, Ayling, Targett, Bangura; Hackney, Morris, Whittaker, Burgzorg; Kaly Sene, Conway.
Kick-off for today’s fixtures is at 3:00 PM GMT.