Hull City in stalemate PLUS team news from Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday; Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield United; Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City

Hull City were held to a frustrating goalless draw at the KC Stadium by relegated Bristol City in the Championship.
Matty Fryatt, Corry Evans and Hull hope to clinch promotion.Matty Fryatt, Corry Evans and Hull hope to clinch promotion.
Matty Fryatt, Corry Evans and Hull hope to clinch promotion.

Friday (7.45pm)

Championship

The Tigers missed the chance to take a huge step towards promotion to the Premier League when they were held to a scoreless game at the KC Stadium.

Saturday (3pm unless stated)

Championship

Birmingham City v Leeds United

Team news: Steve Morison is back in the United squad after being rested against Burnley in midweek. Ross McCormack should also be available despite twisting his ankle in the 1-0 victory over the Clarets. Michael Brown returns from suspension.

Bolton v Middlesbrough

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Team news: Boro chief Tony Mowbray will assess the fitness of several players and with safety virtually assured, may hand chances to some squad players. Out for the season are Emmanuel Ledesma (ankle) and George Friend (hamstring).

Huddersfield Town v Millwall

(12.30pm)

Team news: Jack Hunt is in contention following a hamstring injury, but Danny Ward (groin) is out for another week to ten days, although he does have a slight chance of being fit for the final-day showdown with Barnsley.

Nottingham Forest v Barnsley

Team news: Rob Edwards is back and in contention, as is Kelvin Etuhu. Stephen Dawson serves the last game of a ban but Tom Kennedy returns from his suspension. Jim McNulty is back in training and could return next week.

Sheffield Wednesday v Ipswich Town

Team news: Boss Dave Jones will assess the fitness of several players. Seyi Olofinjana and Gary Madine are set to be back in contention, while Reda Johnson could return.

League One

Doncaster Rovers v Notts County

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Team news: Goalkeeper Gary Woods (back) is doubtful, while Andy Griffin (hamstring) is definitely out. David Syers could return for the trip to Brentford next week

Portsmouth v Sheffield United

Team news: Harry Maguire must sit out the game through suspension following his dismissal in the midweek draw with Brentford. Danny Higginbotham stands by to deputise. Otherwise, Chris Morgan has no fresh injury concerns.

League Two

Bradford City v Burton Albion

Team news: Andrew Davies is out with a calf strain but James Meredith could feature despite, like Davies, being forced out of the midweek defeat to Rotherham United. The Australian full-back suffered a hip injury in the defeat to the Millers but is likely to be fit to face the Brewers. Carl McHugh stands by in case Meredith fails to recover.

Plymouth Argyle v Rotherham United

Team news: Millers boss Steve Evans is keeping his fingers crossed Danny Nardiello, Michael O’Connor, David Noble and Dan Kearns will all be fit for today’s clash.

York City v Southend United

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Team news: Richard Cresswell has returned to Sheffield United after his loan spell. Defender Tom Allan made his first league start last week and will retain his place if David McGurk fails to recover from injury.