What we know
The Championship play-off race is going to the final month with five teams separated by a single point and three others within touching distance.
The detail
Goal difference and fixture difficulty now matter as much as points. A look at who controls their own run-in and who is dependent on results elsewhere.
What happens next
Friday's fixtures are the next test. We'll publish a tactical brief before kick-off and live scores as they are confirmed.
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