Coventry defender Jake Clarke-Salter has picked up an injury in the opening stages at Pride Park. On comes Ian Maatsen in his place.

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The sun is beaming over both penalty boxes right now at Bramall Lane, which could make the afternoon fun for both goalkeepers trying to see where the ball is coming in from.

Barnsley scored twice from corners against Bristol City on Tuesday and they win a first here after eight minutes. Amine Bassi curls it in but it's easily collected by Wes Foderingham.

The first big chance falls to Coventry.

Derby defender Curtis Davies mis-times a header and it drops to Matt Godden inside the box. The Coventry skipper can only toe-poke the ball straight at Ryan Allsop and Derby clear.

Sheffield United starting with purpose here. They win a free-kick in the first minute in a dangerous spot by the corner flag, but the ball is cleared when it comes into the box.

A few minutes later they break down the middle again to play in Ben Osborn but Barnsley are present to nullify things.

The home fans are in fine voice. They know what a big game this is for their side.

Three points would take Derby to within three points of safety before Reading host promotion hopefuls Blackburn later.

It's a really bright start from the hosts as they win three corners inside the opening three minutes.

They don't come to anything, but Rams boss Wayne Rooney will be encouraged.

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Here we go. The games are under way at Bramall Lane for Sheffield United v Barnsley and at Pride Park for Derby v Coventry.

Huge 90 minutes for all four teams.

After our two lunchtime games, there are six more in the Championship at 15:00 GMT including third-placed Huddersfield against second-placed Bournemouth.

There's also a full fixture-list in League One and League Two.

The teams are making their way out into the sunshine at Bramall Lane and Pride Park.

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Rams boss Wayne Rooney makes one change to the starting XI which lost at Blackburn in midweek. Krystian Bielik comes in for Jason Knight.

Derby XI: Allsop, Byrne, Bielik, Bird, Lawrence, Morrison, Buchanan, Ebiowei, Davies, Cashin, Thompson.

Coventry make two changes from Wednesday's home defeat by Hull. Jake Bidwell returns from injury and Jordan Shipley also comes in.

Coventry XI: Moore, Clarke-Salter, Allen, O'Hare, Sheaf, Hyam, Dabo, Godden, Shipley, Bidwell, Hamer.

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Despite five defeats in their past six matches, Reading's own poor form means Derby still have a chance of avoiding relegation to League One.

The Rams are six points from safety with eight matches remaining, but you feel they need to start picking up wins - and quickly.

Today's opponents Coventry are also having a bit of a lean spell, taking three points from their past four games, but remain in the play-off picture.

Defeat could have big consequences for both at Pride Park.

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Sheffield Utd XI: Foderingham, Norrington-Davies, Robinson, Egan, Gordon, Osborn, Norwood, Hourihane, Berge, Gibbs-White, Sharp (c)

Paul Heckingbottom makes one change to the team that drew 0-0 with Blackpool on Wednesday, with Conor Hourihane coming in for Iliman Ndiaye, while Enda Stevens, John Fleck and Oli McBurnie return to the bench.

Barnsley XI: Collins, Brittain, Andersen (c), Helik, Vita, Styles, Wolfe, Gomes, Quina, Bassi, Morris

No changes for Barnsley's starting 11, as Poya Asbaghi sticks with the same line-up that beat Bristol City midweek.

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Barnsley boosted their hopes of survival with a convincing 2-0 win over Bristol City midweek, meaning they are now breathing down Reading’s neck and sit just a point behind them and league safety.

But play-off pushers Sheffield United are likely to pose a different threat. They drew against Blackpool to drop down to ninth, but it’s so close at the top the Blades are only three points away from fourth place.

There’s also the fact that Sheffield United haven’t lost at home in their last nine matches going back to October, while Barnsley have the second worst record on the road this season in the Championship, with 13 losses and only one win.

Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom, midfielder Conor Hourihane and goalkeeper Adam Davies were all part of the Barnsley squad that won promotion in 2016 and the EFL trophy. A win today could see their former club sink further towards relegation.

Yep, to start we've got a couple of games with big consquences at the top and bottom of the Championship.

Relegation-threatened Derby face play-off chasers Coventry, while fellow top-six hopefuls Sheffield United host 22nd-placed Barnsley.

A big lunchtime for all four sides coming up.

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Good afternoon football fans, welcome along to another weekend of EFL fun.

The sun seems to be shining all over the country and we've got another jam-packed Saturday schedule to enjoy, starting with two early 12:30 kick-offs in the Championship...