As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship fixture list. Scroll and click through the pages:
![Both clubs sit on the same number of points and hold aspirations of promotion this campaign. Just how important of a result could it be for the winner - points-wise and mentally?](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM4ODM0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Its sixth v fifth - Bristol City v Nottingham Forest
Both clubs sit on the same number of points and hold aspirations of promotion this campaign. Just how important of a result could it be for the winner - points-wise and mentally?
![Fulham and QPR face off with just two points separating the pair. Aleksandar Mitrovic will play an integral part tomorrow and BBC pundit Noel Whelan has earmarked him as a player Leeds should be targeting, though admits it's unlikely.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM5MDQy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. West London derby incoming
Fulham and QPR face off with just two points separating the pair. Aleksandar Mitrovic will play an integral part tomorrow and BBC pundit Noel Whelan has earmarked him as a player Leeds should be targeting, though admits it's unlikely.
![Neil Harris and Gerhard Struber will take to the dugout as Cardiff City and Barnsley manager, respectively, for the first time while Michael ONeill takes charge of his first Stoke City match at the Bet 365 Stadium.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM5MDQ5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Weekend of managerial debuts
Neil Harris and Gerhard Struber will take to the dugout as Cardiff City and Barnsley manager, respectively, for the first time while Michael ONeill takes charge of his first Stoke City match at the Bet 365 Stadium.
![Under-performing Derby boss Phillip Cocu rubbished talk of him leaving for Feyenoord - showing his commitment to turning the tide by discussing the January transfer window. Cocu wants one or two arrivals.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM5MDU2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Derby County chief addresses exit talk
Under-performing Derby boss Phillip Cocu rubbished talk of him leaving for Feyenoord - showing his commitment to turning the tide by discussing the January transfer window. Cocu wants one or two arrivals.
![West Brom will miss first-choice midfield duo Romaine Sawyers and Jake Livermore due to suspension - which will certainly be welcomed news by the Baggies promotion rivals. It could open the door for Sheffield Wednesday.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM5MDU3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Best time to play West Brom?
West Brom will miss first-choice midfield duo Romaine Sawyers and Jake Livermore due to suspension - which will certainly be welcomed news by the Baggies promotion rivals. It could open the door for Sheffield Wednesday.
![Jonathan Woodgate was quizzed on the futures of Leeds United-linked Daniel Ayala and Stoke City-linked George Friend. The former defender has hinted that the matter is out of his control - paving the way for potential exits.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyMjM5MDU4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Boro boss quizzed on contracts
Jonathan Woodgate was quizzed on the futures of Leeds United-linked Daniel Ayala and Stoke City-linked George Friend. The former defender has hinted that the matter is out of his control - paving the way for potential exits.