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 pages.

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Liam Cooper and Jack Harrison celebrate a late 1-0 win over Reading (Pic: Getty)

. Wayne Rooney in Derby dugout
The former Manchester United star will take in Derby Countys clash with Queens Park Rangers from the dugout ahead of officially beginning his player/coach role in January.

. Nottingham Forest make transfer breakthrough
According to The Athletic, Sabri Lamouchi is likely to seal the signature of Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle in January - one of the Championships deadliest marksman. Exciting news ahead of their clash with Cardiff.

. Yorkshire derby at Oakwell
After losing a relegation six-pointer to Middlesbrough on Wednesday, Gerhard Strubers Barnsley could effectively be cut adrift by Hull City - and he has only been in the job a couple of weeks!


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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.


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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.