Roy Hodgson's surprise return from retirement to manage Bristol City headlines a pivotal Good Friday in the English Football League. The 78-year-old former England boss, who began his managerial career with the Robins in 1982, takes charge aiming to restore pride at Ashton Gate after a difficult season under Gerhard Struber. His first match sees City travel to Charlton Athletic.

Meanwhile, Lincoln City stand on the brink of promotion to the Championship after 25 years away from the second tier. The Imps need only a win against AFC Wimbledon to secure their return, having built their success on hard work rather than big spending. In the automatic promotion race, Middlesbrough host Millwall in a crucial 12:30 BST kickoff that could determine who joins Ipswich Town in the top two.

League One's play-off race intensifies with six of the top ten teams facing each other. Bolton Wanderers visit Plymouth Argyle without key winger Corey Blackett-Taylor, while Huddersfield Town host Reading amid a brutal run-in. At the other end, Newport County face a relegation battle, sitting just two points above the drop zone ahead of their 15:00 BST clash with Crawley Town that could define their 13-year stay in League Two.