The Championship is set to kick off with an intriguing encounter as Birmingham City takes on Middlesbrough at St. Andrew's Stadium. Both teams will be looking to start the round on a positive note and secure vital points in their quest for a place higher up the table. With the atmosphere buzzing and fans eagerly anticipating the match, it promises to be an exciting opening clash.
The South Wales derby is on the horizon as Swansea City prepares to face off against Cardiff City at the Swansea.com Stadium. This fixture always carries an extra edge due to the fierce rivalry between the two sides. Expect fireworks on the pitch as both teams lock horns in a battle for local bragging rights.
Ipswich Town will be looking to continue their impressive form as they host Sheffield Wednesday at Portman Road Stadium. Ipswich has been in scintillating form, winning five of their last six matches in the Championship. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday will be eager to upset the odds and secure a positive result on the road.
Rotherham finds themselves at the bottom of the standings as they welcome Huddersfield to the AESSEAL New York Stadium. The home side will be desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Huddersfield will be looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form. With both teams aiming for crucial points, this match is sure to be fiercely contested.
Sunderland will be aiming to turn their fortunes around when they take on QPR at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland has endured a tough run of six consecutive losses in the Championship and will be determined to get back on track. Meanwhile, QPR will be looking to capitalize on their opponent's struggles and secure a valuable victory on the road.
Coventry City and Hull City clash in a highly anticipated match at The Coventry Building Society Arena. With both teams occupying top spots in the league standings, this fixture has significant implications for their promotion aspirations. Hull City's impressive away record this season adds an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter, setting the stage for an enthralling battle.
Leicester City faces Southampton in a top-of-the-table clash at the King Power Stadium. The league leaders will be aiming to maintain their position at the summit with a win over fourth-placed Southampton. The visitors will be keen to close the gap at the top, making this match a crucial showdown in the Championship title race.
The round concludes with Leeds United taking on Millwall at Elland Road. Leeds will be buoyed by their perfect home record in the last six Championship matches, while Millwall will pose a stern test with their solid form in the league. Expect an exciting contest between two competitive sides as they vie for a positive result in this upcoming fixture. Stay tuned for these captivating matchups in the Championship as teams battle it out for supremacy on the pitch.
Coventry City have a good record of 17 undefeated games of their last 20 encounters in all competitions
Leeds United are unbeaten in their last 13 Championship games
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Coventry City's last 6 matches in all competitions
Rotherham have failed to score a goal in each of their last 4 Championship games
Leeds United have kept a clean sheet in all of their last 3 league matches
We have seen 3 straight all competitions wins in a row for Coventry City
A run of 3 straight defeats makes the most recent matches in Championship of Birmingham City