Derby vs. Luton (Friday, 12.30pm)
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Both looking to land major blows in the relegation battle, Derby County and Luton Town will clash at Pride Park in the Championship on Good Friday.
The Rams secured a respectable draw at Portsmouth last time out in the second tier, whilst the struggling Hatters suffered a damaging defeat on home soil to Blackburn Rovers.
We say: Derby County 1-0 Luton Town
Rather blunt in front of net this season, Luton will be preparing for the worst at Pride Park, where Derby recently held Premier League-bound Burnley to a goalless draw.
Eustace's side will view Good Friday's clash as a massive opportunity to put some breathing space between themselves and the bottom three before a pair of tricky away matches to conclude April.
> Championship preview: Derby vs Luton
Blackburn vs. Millwall (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Playoff hopefuls Millwall make the trip to Ewood Park to face a faltering Blackburn Rovers side in the Championship on Good Friday.
No team has picked up fewer points in the Championship than Blackburn over the last 10 games, while Millwall are among one of the most in-form sides in the division.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Millwall
Blackburn's fortunes seem to be gradually turning in the right direction, but it is too little, too late, and even a win here would not be enough to put them back in the promotion picture.
Millwall are four points better off and will fancy their chances of fighting until the very end for a spot in the top six, and a win here would do them wonders, but they have not won here for 12 years and the hectic schedule could affect their chances with numerous injuries at present.
> Championship preview: Blackburn vs Millwall
Bristol City vs. Sunderland (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Bristol City will look to consolidate their position in the Championship playoff places when they welcome Sunderland to Ashton Gate on Good Friday.
This fixture could end up being one of the playoff matchups, if City maintain their position in fifth, with Sunderland almost guaranteed to finish fourth.
We say: Bristol City 1-1 Sunderland
Bristol City are going along nicely and are best placed to finish in one of the two remaining playoff places up for grabs, but they do have a testing run to finish the regular season.
Sunderland have nothing to play for apart from preparing for the playoffs, and will want to put on a good showing against one of their potential opponents, especially after defeat last weekend, and this could be a tight affair.
> Championship preview: Bristol City vs Sunderland
Coventry vs. West Brom (Friday, 3.00pm)
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In what can only be described as a playoff six-pointer, Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion will clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the Championship on Good Friday.
The Sky Blues were frustratingly held to a draw at Hull City last time out, whilst the Baggies secured a much-needed success over Watford at The Hawthorns.
We say: Coventry City 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
In front of a sold-out East Midlands crowd, Coventry will be desperate to earn a vital three points against one of their playoff-chasing rivals.
West Brom cannot afford to lose further ground on the Sky Blues, but the Baggies are unlikely to enjoy a change of their woeful fortunes on the road this Friday.
> Championship preview: Coventry vs West Brom
Middlesbrough vs. Plymouth (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Two clubs seeking to recover from poor recent form to save their seasons will meet at the Riverside in the Championship on Good Friday, when Middlesbrough host Plymouth Argyle.
Boro are still in with a chance of reaching the playoffs, while the Green Army are battling to avoid relegation, but start the Easter weekend bottom of the table.
We say: Middlesbrough 3-1 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth's away day troubles are there for all to see, with just one win on the road all season, and despite entering the fixture high on momentum following last week's crucial win, this will be another difficult assignment.
Given the opposition in front of them, Boro simply cannot drop any points in this one, with the race for the playoffs threatening to get away from them, but Carrick's men should have the quality to claim victory here.
> Championship preview: Middlesbrough vs Plymouth
Norwich vs. Portsmouth (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Portsmouth will continue their Championship survival bid when they head on their travels for Friday's meeting with Norwich City at Carrow Road.
Pompey are down in 19th place in the Championship table, while the Canaries are sitting in 13th position with four matches left to play.
We say: Norwich City 1-1 Portsmouth
Portsmouth have struggled to produce their best form on the road this season, but with Norwich having little to play for, the visitors' extra motivation could help them pick up a positive result, and we ultimately believe they will do enough to take a point from Friday's contest.
> Championship preview: Norwich vs Portsmouth
Preston vs. QPR (Friday, 3.00pm)
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A victory for either Preston North End or visitors Queens Park Rangers on Friday at Deepdale would ensure Championship survival.
Preston suffered a 2-1 defeat against Leeds United on April 12 and are in 16th place with 49 points, while 15th-placed QPR have one point more and held Bristol City to a 1-1 stalemate on Saturday.
We say: Preston North End 1-1 Queens Park Rangers
QPR will be the more confident side on Friday given their form of late, but their away record is concerning.
With both sides so close to securing safety, it would not be surprising if they played out a tense and narrow stalemate.
> Championship preview: Preston vs QPR
Stoke vs. Sheff Weds (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to move all but clear of the bottom three in the Championship table in the final run-in, Stoke City will play host to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.
The Potters have moved five points above the drop zone thanks to an unbeaten streak, while their visitors have dropped into the bottom half in the midst of a winless run.
We say: Stoke City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
With the hosts gaining in confidence and the visitors seemingly ending their campaign in a rut, we back Stoke City to cement their Championship status for next season with a second straight victory to kick off the Easter weekend.
> Championship preview: Stoke vs Sheff Weds
Swansea vs. Hull City (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to increase their cushion over the bottom three in the Championship table, Hull City will travel to the Swansea.com Stadium to take on Swansea City on Friday.
With four games remaining, the visitors lead the drop zone by three points, while their hosts have moved into the top half with three straight wins.
We say: Swansea City 2-1 Hull City
Playing with freedom and renewed confidence under Alan Sheehan, we back Swansea to get the better of a Hull City side lacking momentum in their survival bid with home advantage on Friday.
> Championship preview: Swansea vs Hull City
Watford vs. Burnley (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Burnley will look to move closer to securing promotion when they head to Vicarage Road for Friday's Championship clash against Watford.
The Clarets are sitting in second place in the Championship table, while the Hornets head into the contest in 11th position.
We say: Watford 0-2 Burnley
Burnley will be full of confidence after winning four of their last five matches, and we think the Clarets will move closer to securing promotion by beating a Watford side that have lost three of their previous five Championship games.
> Championship preview: Watford vs Burnley
Sheff Utd vs. Cardiff (Friday, 5.30pm)
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Two sides fighting at opposite ends of the Championship table will do battle at Bramall Lane on Friday, as Sheffield United welcome Cardiff City.
The hosts have fallen five points behind the automatic promotion spots after three straight defeats, while their visitors sit a point adrift of safety.
We say: Sheffield United 1-0 Cardiff City
Desperately needing to end their rut to stand a chance of regaining a top-two spot, we back Sheffield United to make their quality count and return to winning ways with home advantage on Friday.
> Championship preview: Sheff Utd vs Cardiff
Oxford Utd vs. Leeds (Friday, 8.00pm)
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Both looking to realise ambitions at opposite ends of the rankings, Oxford United and Leeds United will meet under the lights at the Kassam Stadium for a Good Friday Championship battle.
The U's are edging towards second-tier safety during their first campaign back at this level, whilst the Whites are pushing towards a return to the riches of the Premier League.
We say: Oxford United 1-3 Leeds United
Threatening to produce a winning run at a crucial stage of the campaign, Leeds look set to move one step closer to the Premier League with a free-scoring success at the Kassam on Good Friday.
Farke's side could wobble in the early stages against a spirited Oxford, but we feel that the visitors will eventually get the job done on the road.
> Championship preview: Oxford Utd vs Leeds
Oliver Thomas
