Wigan Athletic kick things off with a proverbial six-pointer against Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon, a game which could go a long way to assuring the Latics' safety should they earn a victory. For now, here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
1. Terriers receive goalkeeper boost
Huddersfield Town look set to keep goalkeeper Jonas Lossl on loan for the remainder of the campaign, as he would be ineligible to play were he to return to his parent club Everton. (Liverpool Echo) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Black Cats hopeful of signing Wright permanently
Sunderland are hopeful of signing Bristol City defender Bailey Wright on a permanent deal, and will look to snap him up on a free transfer when his current deal expires. (Football League World) Photo: SAEED KHAN
3. Tigers monitor Sadlier situation closely
Hull City's chances of signing Doncaster Rovers midfielder Kieran Sadlier this summer look to have improved, with the ex-West Ham starlet yet to sign a new deal ahead of his contract expiry later this month. (DFP) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. Leeds tipped to keep White on fresh loan deal
Leeds have been backed to keep Ben White on loan if they secure promotion, with the defender tipped to secure a big-money move to the likes of Liverpool, before returning to Elland Road to gain more experience. (Football Insider). Photo: Julian Finney