Sheffield United’s race to make the promotion play-offs looks like it’s going to the wire with several clubs still hoping to secure a spot in the top six.
Huddersfield Town, Nottingham Forest and Luton Town currently occupy the spots along with the Blades but Middlesborugh and Blackburn Rovers are both just one result away from moving up.
Millwall, Coventry City and QPR are further behind but still within ouhing distance of Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
The Blades’ boss commented: “The Easter period is always so big, that and the weekend before it,”
“You come out of that spell, when there’s a really fast turnaround, and by then everyone really knows what they’ve got to do.
“At this stage, it’s a big chunk out of what you’ve got left. And this year, it’s so tight but there’s lots of people in and around it who are facing each other. So things are going to move around a bit, there’s going to be lots of changes of position.”
Sheffield United’s next league match is set to take place on Friday night as they welcome Reading to Bramall Lane.
Meanwhile, away from the action on the pitch there is plenty discussion going on surrounding the summer transfer window which is fast approaching.
Here are some of the biggest stories making the headlines on Tuesday morning:
5. Hamalainen set to finalise QPR exit
QPR’s Niko Hamalainen is set to finalise a loan move Brazilian outfit Botafogo later today (West London Sport) | Getty Images
6. Bruce resigned to losing Johnstone
West Brom boss Steve Bruce is resigned to likely loosing keeper Sam Johnstone on a free transfer this summer, saying: “The likelihood is that Sam is going to leave” (BirminghamLive) | Getty Images
7. Posh confirm interest in Wilks
Peterborough United have confirmed their interest in signing Hull City forward Mallik Wilks (Peterborough Telegraph) | Getty Images
8. Preston linked with Morecambe forward
Preston North End and Peterborough United as weel as League 1 sides Portsmouth, Rotherham and Wycombe Wanderers are all weighing up a move for Morecambe striker Cole Stockton (Football Insider) | Getty Images