Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kieran McKenna's Ipswich overtook Alex Neil's Millwall into second spot in the Championship this week
2 CommentsJust like our nerves at this time of year, promotions and relegations are sitting on a knife edge as we approach the end of the season.
For most clubs across the English Football League, there is just two games left and still plenty to play for.
From relegation battles that still have six in the mix to a tussle for automatic promotion that seems to be an endless see-saw, the edge of the seat is getting well worn as we await a worthy conclusion.
Here are five things to look out for across the EFL this penultimate weekend.
Image source, Opta/Getty ImagesImage caption, Coventry City won the title this week to leave four teams (Ipswich, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough) in the race for second
The race for the final automatic promotion spot between Ipswich Town and Millwall is neck and neck - but it is the Tractor Boys who have edged ever so slightly ahead and hold the potentially crucial game in hand.
The second spot can exchange hands once again should Millwall beat relegated and downbeat Leicester City on Friday (20:00 BST) to ensure it all goes down to the final day.
Although Ipswich's far superior goal difference (+30 versus +13) means they can retake the advantage if needed with a victory over already-safe West Bromwich Albion on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST).
The Baggies are enjoying a resurgence under James Morrison and may not be an easy task but the Tractor Boys will have another chance against automatic promotion rivals Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).
The Saints are not out of the running to take that second spot but a 2-2 draw with Bristol City has halted a degree of momentum, added to the distraction of a FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City and the suspension of key midfielder Flynn Downes.
Tonda Eckert's side could be six points behind by the time they face Town and their hopes will be that both Millwall and Ipswich fail to win this weekend.
It is a mentality fifth-placed Middlesbrough will also hold onto as they host freefalling Watford on Saturday (12:30 BST) in a potential bid to stay in the race after beating Sheffield Wednesday to end a six-game winless run at the Riverside.
You can watch Manchester City v Southampton live on BBC One on Saturday at 17:15 BST.
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Published1 day agoCan Hull make play-off return?Image source, Opta/Getty ImagesImage caption, Middlesbrough's goal difference likely means there is only one Championship play-off spot left to claim this season
Hull City's 2-2 draw to Leicester City left them on their haunches, out of energy and running out of time to regain their place in the top six.
But could this weekend be just what they need to put the spring back in their step?
Current sixth-place dwellers Wrexham lead by just a two-goal difference and do not face title-winners Coventry City until Sunday (12:00 BST) to give the Tigers the chance to bounce above them.
Sergej Jakirovic's Hull, who have defied expectations this season, are slumping at the wrong time, having failed to win any of their past five matches but they face a side in increasing dire straits in Charlton Athletic.