Swansea City will play host to Norwich City in a crucial promotion clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Second place Norwich are currently nine points behind league leading Queens Park Rangers, while Swansea are four points further back.
QPR will also be in action as they travel to face rock bottom Scunthorpe United. QPR hold a nine point lead at the top of the table after three straight wins and will be heavy favorites to take the three points. Scunthorpe have lost their last five games by a combined score of 16-1.
In other action with promotion implications Cardiff City will play at Doncaster Rovers, Leeds united will travel to face Millwall and Reading will go head to head with Nottingham Forest.
At the other end of the table Preston North End will continue their relegation fight at Portsmouth, and Sheefield United will play host to Middlesbrough.
Preston North End will continue their desperate battle against relegation when they travel to face mid-table Portsmouth. Preston currently sit in the relegation zone eight points adrift of safety, while Portsmouth are nine points behind the playoff spots.
Midfielder Liam Lawrence is an injury doubt for Portsmouth, while defender Ricardo Rocha is suspended.
Leon Cort, Chris Brown and Leon Clarke are doubtful for PNE, while David Gray is ruled out with a shin injury.
Top will face bottom at Glanford Park when league leading Queens Park Rangers travel to face Scunthorpe United. QPR hold a nine point lead at the top of the table after three straight wins and will be heavy favorites to take the three points. Scunthorpe have lost their last five games by a combined score of 16-1.
Paul Reid is suspended for Scunthorpe while Marcus Williams is doubtful with a back problem. Winger Garry Thompson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury.
Leading goal scorer Adel Taarabt is doubtful for QPR and could be rested, while winger Wayne Routledge is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Middlesbrough will travel to face Sheffield United at Brammall Lane on Saturday in a match with relegation implications. Middlesbrough are 10 points clear of the relegation zone after a four game unbeaten streak. United are currently in the relegation zone seven points adrift of safety, and defeat here will be a hammer blow to their survival hopes.
Striker Ched Evans is doubtful for United after suffering a knee injury in last week’s defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Lee Williamson is suspended for the Blades, while Shane Lowry should return.
Midfield pair Barry Robson and Willo Flood are ruled out for Middlesbrough, while Nicky Bailey could return from a groin injury.
Watford and Hull will go head to head at Vicarage Road with both teams looking for a win to stay in the playoff hunt. The two teams are currently tied seven points below the playoff spots.
Adrian Mariappa will return from suspension for Watford, while Lloyd Doyley and Lee Hodson look likely to return from injury.
Liam Rosenior will recover from a shoulder injury for Hull, while Tom Cairney has shaken off an illness in time to play.
Nottingham Forest and Reading will go head to head in a crucial relegation battle at the City ground. Sixth placed Reading have climbed into the final playoff spot after five straight league wins, while Forest are one place and three points below them.
Guy Moussi and Paul Konchesky are both in contention to return for Forest. Chris Cohen is suspended, while winger Paul Anderson is ruled out with a rib injury.
Goalkeeper Adam Federici and defender Matt Mills could return for Reading, while Alex Pearce and Noel Hunt are also in contention to return to the starting lineup.
Leeds United will continue their playoff push when they play host to playoff chasing Millwall. Fourth placed Leeds are six points behind second placed Norwich City, while Millwall are six points behind the playoff spot after a four game unbeaten streak.
Alan Dunne is suspended for Millwall, while Darren Purse is doubtful with a calf injury. Jimmy Abdou is sidelined for two more weeks with a knee injury.
Leading goal scorer Luciano Becchio will lead the attack for Leeds, fellow striker Billy Paynter is suspended.
Derby County and Coventry City will clash at Pride Park with both teams looking for points to climb clear of the relegation fight. Derby are currently nine points clear of the drop zone, while Coventry are only one point further ahead.
Paul Green and Gareth Roberts are both ruled out with injury for Derby, while Shaun Barker and Dean Leacock look likely to recover from injuries in time to play.
Marlon King and Gary McSheffrey are both doubtful for Coventry due to illness, while Jordan Clarke is questionable with an ankle problem.
Cardiff City will continue their promotion challenge as they travel to face out of form Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. Cardiff are four points behind second placed Norwich City, while Doncaster are nine points above the relegation zone after a five game winless streak.
Defensive duo James Chambers and James O’Connor look likely to return for Doncaster, while captain Brian Stock should shake off an ankle injury in time to play.
Striker Michael Chopra is ruled out for Cardiff, while goalkeeper Tom Heaton is doubtful with a groin injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Mid-table Ipswich Town will be looking for their third straight win when they play host to struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday. Palace will be looking to avoid their fifth consecutive away defeat and increase the seven point gap between themselves and the relegation zone.
Kieron Dyer will feature for Ipswich after recovering from a thigh injury, while leading goal scorer David Norris will also feature for the Tractor Boys.
David Wright is an injury doubt for Palace and will be assessed ahead of kickoff, while Alex Marrow remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Mid-table rivals Barnsley and Bristol City will clash at Oakwell on Saturday with both teams in contrasting form. Bristol will be looking for their third straight win, while Barnsley are hoping to avoid their third straight defeat.
Barnsley captain Stephen Foster could make his long awaited return from injury, while Jay McEveley and Jacob Mellis could both return for the Tyke’s.
Cole Skuse and Kalifa Cisse are doubtful for Bristol and will both be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Leicester City and Burnley will clash at the Walkers Stadium with both teams looking for a win to stay involved in the playoff race. Burnley are six points behind the playoff spots, while Leicester are only one point further back.
Jeffrey Bruma is suspended for Leicester, while defender Ben Mee will return from injury. Full-back Kyle Naughton is doubtful with injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Chris McCann is ruled out with injury for Burnley, while Charlie Austin, Steven Thompson and Martin Paterson are all ruled out. Danny Fox is suspended for the Clarets, while goalkeeper Brian Jensen is pushing for a recall.
Swansea City will play host to Norwich City in a crucial promotion clash at the Liberty Stadium. Second place Norwich are currently nine points behind league leading Queens Park Rangers, while Swansea are four points further back.
Angel Rangel has returned to fitness for Swansea, while striker Stephen Dobbie also looks set to return.
Wes Hoolahan and Chris Martin are injury doubts for Norwich and will both be assessed ahead of kickoff.
QPR will also be in action as they travel to face rock bottom Scunthorpe United. QPR hold a nine point lead at the top of the table after three straight wins and will be heavy favorites to take the three points. Scunthorpe have lost their last five games by a combined score of 16-1.
In other action with promotion implications Cardiff City will play at Doncaster Rovers, Leeds united will travel to face Millwall and Reading will go head to head with Nottingham Forest.
At the other end of the table Preston North End will continue their relegation fight at Portsmouth, and Sheefield United will play host to Middlesbrough.
Preston North End will continue their desperate battle against relegation when they travel to face mid-table Portsmouth. Preston currently sit in the relegation zone eight points adrift of safety, while Portsmouth are nine points behind the playoff spots.
Midfielder Liam Lawrence is an injury doubt for Portsmouth, while defender Ricardo Rocha is suspended.
Leon Cort, Chris Brown and Leon Clarke are doubtful for PNE, while David Gray is ruled out with a shin injury.
Top will face bottom at Glanford Park when league leading Queens Park Rangers travel to face Scunthorpe United. QPR hold a nine point lead at the top of the table after three straight wins and will be heavy favorites to take the three points. Scunthorpe have lost their last five games by a combined score of 16-1.
Paul Reid is suspended for Scunthorpe while Marcus Williams is doubtful with a back problem. Winger Garry Thompson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury.
Leading goal scorer Adel Taarabt is doubtful for QPR and could be rested, while winger Wayne Routledge is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Middlesbrough will travel to face Sheffield United at Brammall Lane on Saturday in a match with relegation implications. Middlesbrough are 10 points clear of the relegation zone after a four game unbeaten streak. United are currently in the relegation zone seven points adrift of safety, and defeat here will be a hammer blow to their survival hopes.
Striker Ched Evans is doubtful for United after suffering a knee injury in last week’s defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Lee Williamson is suspended for the Blades, while Shane Lowry should return.
Midfield pair Barry Robson and Willo Flood are ruled out for Middlesbrough, while Nicky Bailey could return from a groin injury.
Watford and Hull will go head to head at Vicarage Road with both teams looking for a win to stay in the playoff hunt. The two teams are currently tied seven points below the playoff spots.
Adrian Mariappa will return from suspension for Watford, while Lloyd Doyley and Lee Hodson look likely to return from injury.
Liam Rosenior will recover from a shoulder injury for Hull, while Tom Cairney has shaken off an illness in time to play.
Nottingham Forest and Reading will go head to head in a crucial relegation battle at the City ground. Sixth placed Reading have climbed into the final playoff spot after five straight league wins, while Forest are one place and three points below them.
Guy Moussi and Paul Konchesky are both in contention to return for Forest. Chris Cohen is suspended, while winger Paul Anderson is ruled out with a rib injury.
Goalkeeper Adam Federici and defender Matt Mills could return for Reading, while Alex Pearce and Noel Hunt are also in contention to return to the starting lineup.
Leeds United will continue their playoff push when they play host to playoff chasing Millwall. Fourth placed Leeds are six points behind second placed Norwich City, while Millwall are six points behind the playoff spot after a four game unbeaten streak.
Alan Dunne is suspended for Millwall, while Darren Purse is doubtful with a calf injury. Jimmy Abdou is sidelined for two more weeks with a knee injury.
Leading goal scorer Luciano Becchio will lead the attack for Leeds, fellow striker Billy Paynter is suspended.
Derby County and Coventry City will clash at Pride Park with both teams looking for points to climb clear of the relegation fight. Derby are currently nine points clear of the drop zone, while Coventry are only one point further ahead.
Paul Green and Gareth Roberts are both ruled out with injury for Derby, while Shaun Barker and Dean Leacock look likely to recover from injuries in time to play.
Marlon King and Gary McSheffrey are both doubtful for Coventry due to illness, while Jordan Clarke is questionable with an ankle problem.
Cardiff City will continue their promotion challenge as they travel to face out of form Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. Cardiff are four points behind second placed Norwich City, while Doncaster are nine points above the relegation zone after a five game winless streak.
Defensive duo James Chambers and James O’Connor look likely to return for Doncaster, while captain Brian Stock should shake off an ankle injury in time to play.
Striker Michael Chopra is ruled out for Cardiff, while goalkeeper Tom Heaton is doubtful with a groin injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Mid-table Ipswich Town will be looking for their third straight win when they play host to struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday. Palace will be looking to avoid their fifth consecutive away defeat and increase the seven point gap between themselves and the relegation zone.
Kieron Dyer will feature for Ipswich after recovering from a thigh injury, while leading goal scorer David Norris will also feature for the Tractor Boys.
David Wright is an injury doubt for Palace and will be assessed ahead of kickoff, while Alex Marrow remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Mid-table rivals Barnsley and Bristol City will clash at Oakwell on Saturday with both teams in contrasting form. Bristol will be looking for their third straight win, while Barnsley are hoping to avoid their third straight defeat.
Barnsley captain Stephen Foster could make his long awaited return from injury, while Jay McEveley and Jacob Mellis could both return for the Tyke’s.
Cole Skuse and Kalifa Cisse are doubtful for Bristol and will both be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Leicester City and Burnley will clash at the Walkers Stadium with both teams looking for a win to stay involved in the playoff race. Burnley are six points behind the playoff spots, while Leicester are only one point further back.
Jeffrey Bruma is suspended for Leicester, while defender Ben Mee will return from injury. Full-back Kyle Naughton is doubtful with injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Chris McCann is ruled out with injury for Burnley, while Charlie Austin, Steven Thompson and Martin Paterson are all ruled out. Danny Fox is suspended for the Clarets, while goalkeeper Brian Jensen is pushing for a recall.
Swansea City will play host to Norwich City in a crucial promotion clash at the Liberty Stadium. Second place Norwich are currently nine points behind league leading Queens Park Rangers, while Swansea are four points further back.
Angel Rangel has returned to fitness for Swansea, while striker Stephen Dobbie also looks set to return.
Wes Hoolahan and Chris Martin are injury doubts for Norwich and will both be assessed ahead of kickoff.
