The top two – Middlesbrough and Wolves – are both on the road
It is third vs fifth at St Andrews, where Birmingham play host to Swansea
Norwich go in search of a fourth consecutive win, as they face Bristol City
After another round of midweek fixtures, the whole of the Championship are back in action this weekend.
Middlesbrough lead the way but it is very tight at top, with just five points currently separating first from eighth.
Derby vs Bolton - Friday, November 6 (8pm)
Key Stats
Derby have won their last six home matches against Bolton.
Bolton have collected seven points from their last three away games.
Striker Sam Dalby has scored three goals in Bolton’s last five matches.
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Team News
John Eustace is expected to make changes after the 4-0 defeat at home to Norwich, with Rhiaan Brewster and Lewis Travis both tipped to start the game.
Bolton are waiting for news on the fitness of Josh Sheehan and Atsuki Ito, but otherwise have a clean bill of health.
Need to Know
No Championship team has scored less goals than Derby this season, with the Rams finding the net just 11 times.
Score Prediction: Derby 1-2 Bolton (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Bristol City vs Norwich - Saturday, November 7 (12:30)
Key Stats
Norwich won this fixture 4-2 when the teams last met back in April.
The Canaries have leapfrogged the Robins following three consecutive wins.
Outside the Championship bottom six, nobody has scored less goals than Bristol City (16).
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Team News
Michael Skubala has confirmed that Robins midfielder Gibson Yah will be missing until after the international break, but Rob Dickie is expected to return.
Norwich duo Kenny and Pelle Mattsson face late fitness tests, but the visitors could welcome back Sam Field and Jacob Wright.
Need to Know
Only West Ham, Middlesbrough and Cardiff have had more shots on target than Norwich (73) this season.
Score Prediction: Bristol City 2-3 Norwich (13/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Portsmouth vs Stoke - Saturday, November 7 (12:30)
Key Stats
Stoke are ranked fifth in the Championship away table, with 13 points from seven games.
Portsmouth have lost five of the last seven meetings with Stoke, including a 1-0 defeat in this fixture last term.
Stoke midfielder Jack McGlynn has scored in the Potter’s last two games.
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Team News
Pompey will be missing striker Marko Milovanovic, after he picked up a quad injury in the midweek win over Swansea but John Mousinho is optimistic Iyad Mohamed will be available.
Stoke will welcome back Ethan Galbraith from suspension, but the game will come too soon for Sam Gallagher, Eric Bocat and Aaron Cresswell.
Need to Know
Stoke have scored first in each of their last six Championship away games.
Score Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Stoke (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Wrexham vs Wolves - Saturday, November 7 (12:30)
Key Stats
Wolves are unbeaten in their last five games, with four wins and a draw moving them up to second.
11 of Wrexham’s 17 points have been won on home soil.
Wolves have scored in each of their last six Championship matches.
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Team News
Wrexham will be without Sam Smith for the rest of the season, after the striker suffered a cruciate ligament injury, while Josh Windass, Callum O’Hare and Nathan Broadhead are also sidelined.
Midfielder Jordan James is expected to be missing for Wolves due to a hamstring problem, while Nasser Djiga is pushing for a start having returned to the bench in midweek.
Need to Know
Wolves are ranked fourth in the Championship away table, collecting 13 points from seven matches on the road.
Score Prediction: Wrexham 0-2 Wolves (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Birmingham vs Swansea - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
Birmingham have won five of their last six Championship matches.
Swansea have lost three of their last four league games.
There have been under 2.5 goals in four of the last five head-to-head meetings.
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Team News
Blues expect to have leading scorer August Priske back from injury, but boss Chris Davies feels James Beadle won’t be fit enough to feature.
Swansea are set to be without Stephen Welsh, after the defender picked up a leg injury in the midweek defeat to Portsmouth.
Need to Know
Birmingham are unbeaten in their last 11 matches with Swansea, including a win over the Swans in this season’s EFL Cup.
Score Prediction: Birmingham 2-0 Swansea (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Blackburn vs West Ham - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
West Ham are the top scorers in the league, with 36 in 14 games - an average of 2.57 goals per game.
Blackburn have not drawn any of their seven away games this season.
December 2005 was the last time Blackburn beat West Ham - 13 matches.
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Team News
Blackburn full-back Ryan Alebiosu is a doubt having suffered an issue in the midweek clash with Stoke, while Tom Atcheson also faces a late fitness test.
Dinos Mavropanos returned against Cardiff and managed the full 90 minutes so is likely to start, while Soungoutou Magassa also returned under new boss Scott Parker.
Need to Know
West Ham have the best away record in the Championship, with 13 points from seven matches.
Score Prediction: Blackburn 1-3 West Ham (8/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Cardiff vs Burnley - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
Only West Ham and Middlesbrough have had more shots on target than Cardiff (84).
Burnley have conceded 26 goals in 14 matches, with only Derby and Preston leaking more.
The Clarets have won just one of their eight away games in all competitions.
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Team News
There has been a long list of Cardiff injuries in recent weeks and may have to call upon Academy youngsters Paul Moreno, Charlie Holt and Rob Tankiewicz to be on the bench again.
Burnley are expected to welcome back Bashir Humphreys to their matchday squad, with the defender having been out since August with a knee injury.
Need to Know
These two teams have drawn 13 of their 28 league games so far this season.
Score Prediction: Cardiff 1-1 Burnley (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Charlton vs Sheffield United - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
Charlton have lost their last four games in a row.
Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last four - three wins and one draw.
Six of the last seven meetings between the teams have seen under 2.5 goals.
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Team News
Nathaniel Chalobah played just the first half of the home defeat to Bolton, having returned to the squad, while the fit-again Matty Godden is pushing for a start.
The Blades will make late checks on Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford, after the pair missed Tuesday’s win at Preston.
Need to Know
Ben Brereton has got a goal and an assist to his name over the last two Sheffield United matches.
Score Prediction: Charlton 1-2 Sheffield United (23/4 with LiveScore Bet)
Preston vs Southampton - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
Preston are seeking their first league win since September 5th.
Southampton are unbeaten in six going into Saturday’s clash.
Saints are unbeaten on their last three visits to Deepdale, including a 3-1 win last season.
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Team News
Preston are set to be without Johnny Kenny, after the forward suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United, while French midfielder Leo Leroy is suspended.
With Cyle Larin still missing, Tonda Eckert will need to decide whether to start with Lewis Dobbin or Divin Mubama.
Need to Know
There have been over 3.5 goals in three of Preston’s last five matches, while only Middlesbrough and West Ham have scored more goals than Southampton (29).
Score Prediction: Preston 1-4 Southampton (23/2 with LiveScore Bet)
QPR vs Lincoln - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
QPR are unbeaten in their last four Championship home games.
Lincoln have lost four of their last six league matches.
The Imps have collected 33 yellow cards and three red cards this season.
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Team News
The hosts will be without striker Alfie Lloyd for the rest of the 2026-27 season, having suffered a serious hamstring injury.
Lincoln are hoping to have Mikkel Ladefoged and Conor McGrandles back for the trip to Loftus Road, but Ben House will miss out through suspension.
Need to Know
QPR have scored 14 goals across seven games, while Lincoln have scored seven times in the last four matches.
Score Prediction: QPR 3-1 Lincoln (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Watford vs Middlesbrough - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
Watford have lost four of their last six matches and are just four points outside the relegation zone.
Middlesbrough have averaged over two goals per game this season.
Both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings between the teams.
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Team News
Watford are expected to stick with the same side that beat Lincoln 1-0, with Stephy Mavididi scoring after his return to the starting XI.
Boro were without the Championship’s top scorer, Will Lankshear, in the defeat at Wrexham and will make a late decision on the striker’s fitness.
Need to Know
Watford have scored in six of their seven league games at Vicarage Road.
Score Prediction: Watford 1-3 Middlesbrough (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
West Brom vs Millwall - Saturday, November 7 (3pm)
Key Stats
West Brom are up to sixth after three wins and two draws in the last five matches.
Millwall have won just one of their last five matches.
The last four meetings at the Hawthorns have all ended 0-0.
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Team News
George Campbell has picked up a muscle injury and the American international is expected to be replaced by Nat Phillips in the heart of the Baggies backline.
Millwall defenders Tristan Crama and Ryan Leonard will face late fitness tests, while Tairyk Arconte has returned after injury.
Need to Know
Six of the last seven meetings between the sides have finished in a draw.
Score Prediction: West Brom 1-1 Millwall (24/5 with LiveScore Bet)
