Championship preview

Second play third as Cardiff travel to Southampton. The Saints have lost three of their last four and will be hoping the acquisition of Billy Sharp can help them maintain a push for an automatic promotion spot.

Cardiff skipper Mark Hudson is fit to return to the starting XI as the Bluebirds look to go above Southampton and into second in the table.

League leaders West Ham travel to struggling Ipswich, looking to win their fourth game in a row. The Tractor Boys on the other hand are without a win in six and edging closer to the drop zone.

Nottingham Forest begin life without Wes Morgan at home to Burnley. Forest have won just once in their last 10 league games. By contrast Burnley have only lost two of their last 10 league games.

Hull City will look to bounce back from their shock FA Cup exit to Crawley Town when they host Doncaster Rovers who are five points clear of safety and now without hitman Sharp.

Leeds and Birmingham meet at Elland Road in what could prove to be a crucial clash as both sides try to maintain a push for a play-off spot.

Bottom side Coventry face a tough test as they travel to Blackpool. The Tangerines have lost only two of their last 15 games in all competitions.

Crystal Palace will look to forget their Carling Cup penalty heartache when Brighton travel to the Selhurst Park.

Barnsley face a tough test as they host in form Derby County. The Rams have won four of their last five league games.

Millwall have a chance to move above Watford if they win at the Den. Watford have not won a league game this year.