The final matches before lockdown were not exactly the sort of note both of these sides wanted to press pause on.

A combined total of eight goals conceded and none scored between them saw Wednesday and Forest on the receiving end of 5-0 and 3-0 scorelines respectively.

Forest remain firmly entrenched in the play-off pack in fifth despite that home defeat by Millwall while Wednesday will know of the need to pick up some early wins to ease their relegation worries both directly and indirectly.

They are currently nine points adrift of danger but potentially pending disciplinary measures from the EFL could still come into play.

Both are without a win in their past two games - odds on a match to bust your pools coupon?

Millwall try and create a chance for an equaliser as Shane Ferguson attempts a threaded ball to Jed Wallace but Matthew Clarke ushers the ball out for Derby.

Not long to go now.

The highest-profile confirmed case of coronavirus in the Championship during the lockdown was Stoke manager Michael O'Neill.

The former Northern Ireland boss received a positive test on 9 June, leading to the cancellation of a friendly against Manchester United.

But he's hopeful of being back on the touchline for the Potters' trip to Reading after self-isolating since his result.

"I've been fortunate that since going into self-isolation I've not developed any symptoms" he told BBC Radio Stoke on Thursday evening.

"I'm very thankful for that, given what so many families have gone through with this horrible disease."

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It's been all change at Luton Town during lockdown.

The Hatters parted company with boss Graeme Jones on 24 April after just under a year in charge, with the club taking the decision to “reduce its cost base” during the pandemic.

Nathan Jones returned on 28 May for his second spell as manager.

The Welshman was instrumental in securing back-to-back promotions to the Championship and will be looking to provide the inspiration for an unlikely survival bid - with the Kenilworth Road club six points from safety.

Preston North End head into the restart in the final play-off place, but the Lilywhites had a wobble before the season was halted, losing three straight games.

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A vast majority of Championship clubs were in favour of completing the season on the pitch, but Wigan boss Paul Cook says the campaign cannot be completed with any sort of integrity.

Cook's side, in 20th, are two points clear of the drop with nine games left.

Hull, a place below in 21st, have seen several players leave after failing to sign new deals while Charlton, in 22nd, are without top scorer Lyle Taylor, who opted not to play as he seeks a move this summer.

"The season will be finished because the Premier League have demanded that we finish it," Cook said.

"And that's the brutal truth - money and finance are driving the game in areas where in my opinion it's not correct.

"I don't feel like the season will be finished with any sort of integrity whatsoever."

Read more from the Latics boss here.

QPR were a side in form, winning three times in a six-game unbeaten run, which has put them six points off the play-off places.

Rangers have recovered after losing top scorer Nahki Wells, who cut his loan spell in west London short in January to join Bristol City.

Visitors bottom club Barnsley have it all to do.

The Tykes are seven points from safety, and are in need of a huge turnaround to stay up - but manager Gerhard Struber believes his squad are full of energy and focus.

"We’ve waited so long to get going and right now we’ve got that chance to go out there and put in some good performances," the Austrian told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"I think we’re ready to play with good intensity and this is going to be key to get the right results."

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This one looked like it would be a crucial clash in the context of the relegation battle back in March.

Three months ago, Hull were in the midst of an injury crisis and still feeling the loss of departed pair Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki while Charlton had just slipped into the bottom three.

Both clubs lost three straight games before the season stopped, and two points separate the sides.

Fast forward, and the Tigers have lost four players including captain Jackson Irvine.

Charlton are also without a key performer, as top scorer Lyle Taylor has refused to play as he eyes a move this summer.

"Whoever wants to step forward and grab the limelight, now is their chance," boss Lee Bowyer said.

"They have an opportunity to become a hero if we stay in the division."

The Addicks endured a tumultuous time off the pitch during lockdown as an ownership row rumbled on, but were taken over by Paul Elliott earlier this month.

With two games finished and Millwall's clash with Derby County entering the closing stages, here's a recap of the games that are coming up at 15:00 BST;

• Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City
• Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic
• Hull City v Charlton Athletic
• Luton Town v Preston North End
• QPR v Barnsley
• Reading v Stoke City
• Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest
• West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

A sorry afternoon for Boro who would've been desperate to record another win in their fight against the drop.

It took until two minutes into second-half injury time for them to register a shot on target.

Swansea get the job done in clinical and convincing fashion.

Rhian Brewster's early brace and Andre Ayew's penalty could've easily been added to even more had the woodwork not intervened on three occasions.

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Brentford claim a massive win in the context of the promotion race.

The Bees move a point behind third-placed Fulham.

The Whites remain six points off the top two, with Leeds and West Brom yet to play.

You feel Fulham have to go to Elland Road next weekend and win now to have any hopes of automatic promotion.

These two could yet meet again in the play-offs as well, but it's Emiliano Marcondes who inspired Brentford to victory after coming off the bench.

This one has been long done and dusted as we move into injury time but Swansea go close to making it 4-0.

They're denied by the woodwork for a third time.

Substitute George Byers strikes a post with a curling shot after Bersant Celina teed him up.

We are into five minutes of added time, but it is academic.

Brentford will come away from Craven Cottage with all three points.

Derby with the chance this time as Craig Forsyth finds Louie Sibley who cuts inside onto his right foot but he fires his effort over from the centre of the box

Both sides are creating decent opportunities but it remains all square.

It's Benrahma who takes it on, but his effort is five yards wide of the Fulham goal.

Marek Rodak was never worried by that.

The Bees make another chance, with winger Joel Valencia coming on for Josh Dasilva.

There's still plenty of time for someone to grab a winner.

Brentford forward Ollie Watkins is fouled by Michael Hector about 25 yards out from goal.

Said Benrahma and Emiliano Marcondes are standing over this, and you think the former fancies a shot at goal.

It is to the left of the D, and a decent angle for the Bees.

A quick throw from Mahlon Romeo puts Matt Smith through on goal for the home side but his looped effort goes just over the bar.

That was nice quick thinking from Romeo.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is picked out again, this time by Denis Odoi, but this time he can't get enough power on his header to really trouble Bees keeper David Raya.

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