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Championship season has officially kicked off and there is much to look forward to this weekend in terms of games to watch for championship season. Below are just some of the top matchups you shouldn't miss.
Middlesbrough v Norwich City
Middlesbrough host Norwich City at Riverside Stadium in an essential matchup in their quest to qualify for Championship playoff football. Michael Carrick's squad currently stand fourth, though recent defeats have dented any hopes of automatic promotion.
On Monday night at Ashton Gate they managed a point through a 2-2 draw, but remain winless over their last three matches and without key players Grant Hanley, Ben Gibson and Kenny McLean.
With injuries on his side, it comes as no surprise that Carrick has decided on a makeshift back four and Chuba Akpom is likely to feature as number 10. With plenty of experience under his belt and Cameron Archer expected back from suspension soon enough, he could provide much-needed cover in behind.
However, it should be remembered that Norwich has only won one of their last six Championship games and it will be vital they build some momentum heading into the run in. Norwich currently stand eighth with 61 points and need results like these to secure their playoff berth.
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Blackburn Rovers v Hull City
Blackburn Rovers will need to beat Hull City at home this weekend in order to maintain their promotion hopes, as the Riversiders have won their last four home matches against Hull and only trail them by six points for top six contention.
Rovers remain locked in a tight race for promotion and must find ways to return to winning as quickly as possible if they want any chance at staying ahead. Jon Dahl Tomasson's side have only recorded one victory out of their last five league fixtures but remain determined to pick up all three points this time around.
Oscar Estupinan and Aaron Connolly remain doubts for the visit to Ewood Park; however, there is a selection of talented bench players available who could step in as substitutes to assist with getting their job done.
Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough
Wanderers aim to gain ground on Championship table rivals while Boro wish to put pressure on Swansea City and move one step closer towards play-off glory. This clash holds immense significance - don't miss it!
Middlesbrough claimed second place in the 2004 Football League Cup after beating Bolton 2-1 after an exciting final matchup. Both sides had battled hard to make it this far and both could count their blessings that they managed to avoid defeat in this year's competition.
Middlesbrough are without some of their key players, including record signing Afonso Alves and midfielder Gary O'Neil. England Under-21 defender David Wheater will also miss this match after suffering an injury to his knee.
Boro had the chance to take the lead early in the second half, but were unable to beat Wanderers goalkeeper Alex Matthews. Britt Assombalonga should have done better when put through one-on-one; his chipped attempt narrowly missed its mark.
Hull City v Blackburn Rovers
The Championship is an exciting second tier competition in England and its top six clubs can vie for promotion to the Premier League this season. There are many potential rivals competing for promotion so it pays to keep tabs on recent fixtures to see who might be in line for an impressive win this weekend.
Hull City are in dire need of a win this weekend and their trip to Blackburn Rovers could prove pivotal. Since early November, Hull have only taken three points from three available matches; to remain in the Championship they must regain form quickly in order to survive.
Grant McCann made two changes to the side that lost at Stoke City on Boxing Day as new manager Grant McCann seeks a return to form in the Championship. George Honeyman and Tom Eaves both netted against Rovers as Hull City moved into seventh spot with a 2-0 win and took their points total up to 291.
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