This is the standout fixture in the Championship this weekend, as both sides are still battling near the top of the pile. Wrexham need a positive result to confirm their playoff spot for a chance to make it four promotions in a row. However, it’s not an easy final fixture for the Welsh side, as Middlesbrough are fourth in the league, and are still fighting  to finish second. They are only two points behind Ipswich, and one behind Millwall.

Based on that, both sides should be front-footed in their approach with a lot to play for, and we could get quite an open contest at the Racecourse Ground here. BTTS has landed in five of Wrexham’s last seven home matches across all competitions, and the scoreline was 1-1 when these sides met in the reverse fixture back in October.

Just when Hull looked like they would feature in the playoffs this season, their form has taken a turn for the worse, and they are now seventh in the standings. However, they are only behind Wrexham on goal difference, so will have to be front-footed this weekend. Their results have been unpredictable, but goals have remained consistent - BTTS has landed in six of their last seven matches. The Tigers have been an entertaining side to watch this term, with 68 goals scored and 65 conceded from their 45 league matches, which shows how open their games tend to be. 

Similarly, this selection has landed in five of the last six games for Norwich, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Swansea last time out. This is a clash between two attack-minded sides, so there should be chances available at both ends. 

After snatching a point from Southampton in the final minutes on Tuesday night, Ipswich go into this final-day fixture in second place, above Millwall by only one point. They will need all three points at Portman Road against QPR here to guarantee automatic promotion to the Premier League, so the atmosphere inside the ground should be electric. Kieran McKenna’s side haven’t been too convincing in recent weeks, having won only one of their last four matches, but they have won 13 of their 22 league matches at home this season, with 40 goals scored and just 17 conceded. 

The hosts will fancy their chances this weekend, especially considering that QPR come into this clash with very little left to play for. They have lost each of their last three successive matches, and are unlikely to be able to cope with the firepower Ipswich possess.

Southampton were left disappointed midweek after drawing against Ipswich, but the Saints should be proud of their progress this season. After struggling early on under the management of Will Still, they went 20 games unbeaten, led by Tonda Eckert. That streak was recently ended by Man City at Wembley, but Southampton deserve immense credit for making that far in the first place - they even got past league-leaders Arsenal. A playoff spot is already certain for the Saints, and it is still possible for them to finish second and clinch automatic promotion, although they need a lot of results elsewhere to go their way. 

Preston haven’t got as much to play for on this final weekend, and their recent form has been underwhelming. They have only won two of their last ten home matches, with five losses in that stretch, which will give Southampton hope that they can finish on a high. 

Derby have been one of the more consistent performances in the second half of the season, and they come into the final day as one of three teams still in contention for a playoff spot. The visitors will need all three points this weekend, and they will be incredibly confident given that they have won each of their last six straight matches on home turf. By contrast, they have lost each of their last three away matches, so will be grateful that they can finish their campaign at the Pride Park Stadium. 

Meanwhile, Sheffield United are sitting mid-table, with little to gain in terms of league position. Because of that, they seem to have taken their foot off the gas in recent weeks, and have lost back-to-back matches coming into this clash. Derby won 3-1 in the reverse fixture against the Blades, and will want a similar result here.