Ex-Huddersfield Town man makes bold Leeds United claim, Brentford star open to shock exit, Sheffield Wednesday issue update on duo's future - preview

Newcastle United Football Writer at NewcastleWorld

Published 6th Mar 2020, 16:30 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2020, 16:31 GMT

Leeds United players at Hull City last weekend | Getty

It's set to be another huge weekend in the Championship with important fixtures taking place at the top and bottom of the division.

We've got a Yorkshire derby to watch out in Leeds United vs Huddersfield, plus plenty of other big games. As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship fixture list. Scroll and click through the page...

EFL have said pre-match handshakes between both teams and officials will not take place until further notice because of fears over the spread of coronavirus. They join the Premier League and National League in making that decision. | Getty

This weekend could prove to be a defining one in terms of the relegation picture. Luton Town and Wigan Athletic face-off, Charlton Athletic host Middlesbrough while Stoke City welcome free-falling Hull City. | Getty

Sabri Lamouchis men will apply some pressure on the top two if they beat Millwall tonight but either way, former midfielder Lee Hendrie believes Forest will have to settle for a play-off campaign. | Getty

Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk believes contract talks between the club, Steven Fletcher and Morgan Fox are going well. Monk insists Fox, in particular, wants to stay at Hillsborough. | Getty

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