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EFL Championship: Key Fixtures and Title Race Implications

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Coventry City's Championship lead sits at five points after a dramatic win over Leicester. Frank Lampard's side face Millwall, who are unbeaten in five, while Ipswich can close the gap with a win over Bristol City.

Hull City continue their unlikely push for promotion. Despite injuries, the Tigers sit fifth, five points off automatic spots. They face Preston, who have won just once at home in six, in a crucial clash at Deepdale with both teams eyeing top-six returns.

West Brom take on relegation-threatened Norwich in a vital six-pointer. Eric Ramsay’s side have lost three straight, while the Canaries are four points adrift but unbeaten in four away games. A win could lift Norwich out of the drop zone.

Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles deepen after a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth left them 36 points from safety. Birmingham City visit hoping to snap a road win drought dating to September as both clubs seek momentum amid contrasting campaigns.