Last updated at 15:00, Saturday 1st December 2012
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Championship Bitesize


Richard Greatorex

In a weekend of rivalry in the Championship, Saturday brings us a Yorkshire derby, a South London derby, Crystal Palace against Brighton, and an East Midlands derby, while Sunday presents a Lancashire derby. Rich Greatorex has previewed all the weekend's action, along with his best bet verdicts....

Birmingham v Middlesbrough (Friday 19:45)
Birmingham have won this fixture in five of six clashes at St Andrew’s, but the side are in differing moods this season and with Boro being in good form on the road before their last trip, the visitors could strike lucky as Blues stay in the rut.
Huddersfield v Leeds (12:30)
Huddersfield are unbeaten in their last five matches with Leeds, but could be in for a shock this time round. There’s a positive atmosphere around the Elland Road club, and that good feeling could continue in this Yorkshire derby.
Bolton v Ipswich
These two sides haven’t clashed for over a decade, and Town will want to build on momentum from a rare win last time out. Freedman has made his Bolton side tough to beat, though, and their improvement under the former Palace manager should continue.
Bristol City v Wolves
There have been eight meetings since Bristol City got the better of Wolves in league action, but this time could be the best opportunity of that spell. Wanderers have looked hapless in recent weeks, and despite the hosts’ own poor form, home advantage could prove key.
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Palace took four points off their rivals over the course of last season, and there remains no love lost between these two sides. A feisty atmosphere could produce a highly entertaining fixture, and we should see goals, especially with in-form Glenn Murray on the pitch.
Millwall v Charlton
Millwall won this fixture by four goals three seasons ago in League One, and given the current feeling around the squad, they’ll be confident again. The Den is the perfect setting for a South London derby, and the Lions will use the atmosphere to their advantage.
Nott'm Forest v Hull
Hull have won 1-0 on both visits to Forest over the last two seasons, and have been inconsistent recently so must be due an impressive performance. O’Driscoll admitted his side weren’t as good as people thought during midweek so expect the visitors to continue their good form at the City Ground.
Peterborough v Blackpool
Blackpool have won three of the last four meetings with Peterborough, and the hosts have been shocking on home turf this season, but given that Appleton is still striving for the winning formula, there could be a share of the spoils in order here.
Watford v Barnsley
Watford have picked up three points in this fixture in each of the last three seasons, and look likely to hand another defeat to Barnsley. The Tykes are really struggling of late, and goal-happy Hornets could ease home with room to spare.
Leicester v Derby (17:20)
Leicester have won four consecutive meetings with their East Midlands neighbours over the last two seasons, and given Derby’s away-day woes, they will be confident of another. Only four sides have fewer points on their travels than the Rams, and City could capitalise in style.
Burnley v Blackburn (Sunday 12:30)
Blackburn have had the upper hand over their bitter Lancashire rivals over recent years, having claimed victory in seven of their last eight clashes. Rovers have set-up to be tough to beat on the road, although Burnley are strong at home, so this might be too close to call.
Cardiff v Sheff Wed (Sunday 15:00)
Cardiff have won their last three meetings with Wednesday in Wales, and will set a new club record of ten straight home wins should they do so again. Given the respective form of both sides, there should be only one winner here, and it should be a pretty resounding scoreline to boot.

For a more in-depth look at the action, read Mike Holden's Championship preview, featuring Huddersfield v Leeds and Hull's trip to Nottingham Forest.


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