The Championship throws up an intriguing clash this weekend when Sheffield Wednesday host Queens Park Rangers at Hillsborough.
The season so far has been a struggle for both sides, but recently, with both under the guidance of new bosses, they have seen an upturn in form.
Under Danny Rohl, for example, Sheffield Wednesday have collected seven points from their last five matches.
That run included wins over Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, as well as a respectable draw versus league leaders Leicester City.
QPR, meanwhile, have collected 10 points from that very same period, with wins over Hull City, Preston North End and Stoke City, and a draw at home to Plymouth Argyle last time out.
Despite that, though, as you can see below, both clubs remain inside the relegation zone, with QPR one point adrift of ‘safety’ in 22nd, and Sheffield Wednesday eight points away from 21st-placed Huddersfield Town.
| Championship Table (As it stands December 14th) | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 17 | Swansea City | 21 | 0 | 25 |
| 18 | Plymouth Argyle | 21 | -2 | 23 |
| 19 | Stoke City | 21 | -9 | 22 |
| 20 | Millwall | 21 | -7 | 21 |
| 21 | Huddersfield Town | 21 | -15 | 21 |
| 22 | QPR | 21 | -11 | 20 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | -20 | 13 |
| 24 | Rotherham United | 21 | -23 | 13 |
