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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Tempers frayed during this Yorkshire derby in front of 17,983 fans at Elland Road.

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Ian Baird scored for the Whites against the Terriers who escaped relegation that season by just two points.

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Thanks for getting this far. Look out for part 2 featuring FA Cup classics against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Coventry City as well as play off action against Oldham Athletic and Charlton Athletic.