Celtic loanee Mikey Johnston has been in great form since joining in January but he's gone three games without a goal prior to today.

The Republic of Ireland man draws a decent low save from James Beadle in the home goal.

Daz Hale
Co-commentator on BBC Radio WM

I think Gary Rowett will be satisfied with what he's seen so far. There's been a lot nearly moments for Blues but at least the intent is there.

This game is just ebbing and flowing at the moment, no one is really in control.

How on earth are Norwich not a goal up against Swansea?

Gabriel Sara puts in an outrageous turn to beat his marker on the left flank and drives a low ball into the box towards Josh Sargent who's at the back post.

But the American's effort goes wide of the mark from close range.

Blackburn dominating the opening stages against Coventry, here.

Sam Gallagher heads the ball on towards the talismatic and free-scoring Sammie Szmodics but he drives straight at Sky Blues keeper Brad Collins.

Lot riding on most of today's games. Maybe that explains the lack of early goals?

Dan George
BBC Sport

The visitors have enjoyed plenty of possession in the first 10 minutes, that glorious chance for Josh Laurent from close range, St Mary's can't believe it hasn't gone in.

A grey afternoon in Southampton with a slow breeze sweeping around the stadium.

Some Southampton supporters are enjoying the newly added safe standing at the top of the Northam stand, singing and encouraging their team on.

Excited to see Bournemouth loanee David Brooks taking up a more central role in attacking midfield today.

End to end stuff at Carrow Road!

Norwich's fans are in fine voice, urging their side on as they chase what could be the necessary points to get them over the line to seal a play-off spot.

Chrisian Fassnacht sends a ball into the box which pinballs around before Borja Sainz fires goalbound but Swansea clear their lines.

At the other end, Liam Cullen has a pair of chances but can't find his way through a resolute Canaries defence.

Blackburn know they need to win today and they have started well against Coventry.

Dominic Hyam works onto Callum Brittain's corner into the box but the visitors deflect it away for another corner.

The home side come close to an early opener as Will Vaulks' long ranger forces Alex Palmer into a decent save.

Joe Rankin-Costello tries his luck with Blackburn's first chance of the game against Coventry.

But his low drive from long range is well gathered by Sky Blues keeper Brad Collins.

The home side have got to go all-out for a win today.

They have their first chance in this relegation six-pointer but Michal Helik can't get enough on his effort at the back post from a corner.

Good start from the hosts as David Turnball spots Boro keeper Seny Dieng off his line and the Cardiff midfielder tries his luck from distance and chips the ball goal bound.

Dieng has to stretch high to tip the effort over.

Tony 'Bomber' Brown
West Brom's all-time leading goalscorer on BBC Radio WM

The early stages will play a big part. It's how the West Bromwich players will overcome this atmosphere - the home supporters are making one hell of a noise here.

If Albion get an early goal, it will just kill the noise off and do them a world of good.

Adam Cottier
BBC Final Score at The John Smith's Stadium

A nervous tension in this part of Yorkshire as fans of these two clubs mull over their respective campaigns which reach a critical point today.

Huddersfield were heading for the play-off final only two years ago, but are the most likely to be relegated by 5pm.

Birmingham haven’t played in the third tier since the 1990s. A 23rd league defeat will leave them on the brink of League One.

Their fans are demanding some spirit and fight ahead of a final day game at home to Norwich.

Naz Premji
Final Score at Hillsborough

A sell out at Hillsborough in a game with significance at both ends of the table. A Wednesday win would go a long way to helping their survival mission, West Brom still need a point or two to make sure of their play-off place.

Two young coaches in Danny Rohl and Carlos Corberan who have very similar playing philosophies so this has a great deal of intrigue.

Right then, we're just about getting under way up and down the Championship.

The penultimate Saturday of the second tier season begins.

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What's your assessment headed into the final stages of the 2023-24 Championship season?

We want to know who's going to join Leicester in reaching the Premier League promised land. Whether Hull can make a gutsy late run to sixth spot. And who's going down to League One?

Did Leeds' chastening loss to QPR last night mean their automatic promotion hopes are over? Are Blackburn going down despite having top scorer Sammie Szmodics in their ranks?

Let us know your thoughts using #bbcefl, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply).

Ryan Bromilow
BBC Final Score at The Den

The Plymouth away support is shuffling into position at The Den.

Over 2,000 of the Green Army have made the trek north east with hopes that their side will secure Championship safety today.

They know if they win this afternoon and Birmingham don’t, the Pilgrims will preserve their league status for another season.

But Plymouth haven’t won at The Den since 1967 - 17 unsuccessful trips.

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Watford fans might not have much to get excited about if they look at the table and see their 15th position, but they might considering Tom Cleverley was rewarded with the permanent position at the club this week.

The former England midfielder has done enough since taking over on an interim basis in March, losing just one of his seven games in charge (drawing five), that he becomes the Hornets' 12th permanent head coach since 2018 and eighth since the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

The 34-year-old - who only retired last year - said this week that he was undaunted about the turnover rate of managers at the club and that he's driven by "unfinished business" from his playing career. “That drives me forward with my coaching," he told BBC Sport.

Fellow mid-table dwellers Sunderland are the visitors at Vicarage Road today, looking to win their first game at Watford in six matches.