The Championship comes to a close this weekend, and there’s still plenty to play for at the bottom of the table as Derby, Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham all look to avoid relegation.
Just three points separate the bottom four, and although Wycombe Wanderers’ inferior goal difference means they’re all but relegated, the other three have a tension-filled final day ahead of them.
Derby and Sheffield Wednesday play each other at Pride Park, with Rotherham travelling to mid-table Cardiff.
The Rams know a win will guarantee survival, while Wednesday, who may have boss Darren Moore back on the touchline after a bout of covid-19, know a win may not be enough.
The Owls have been in the bottom three for the entire season having started with a points deduction, so they’ll be desperate to win in Derbyshire and for Rotherham’s result to go their way.
Paul Warne’s side had multiple games in hand at one point, but have failed to win in their last eight and need to win in south Wales to keep their hopes alive.
Rotherham have been something of a yo-yo side in recent years, and they’ll be keen to avoid another immediate return to League One.
Meanwhile, Derby haven’t been in the third tier since 1991-92 and have had seven seasons in the Premier League since then.
After sacking Philip Cocu earlier in the season, his replacement, Wayne Rooney showed some signs of positivity but has struggled to find the right system for the players at his disposal in recent months.
Derby have won just one of their last 14 and have squandered 1-0 leads in three of their last four outings.
Amid a potential takeover at Pride Park, the last thing they need is relegation to League One, so their meeting with Wednesday is pivotal for both clubs.
With nothing left to play for at the top of the table, all eyes in the Championship will be on the relegation battle.
All 12 games on the final matchday kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday, with the Derby-Sheffield Wednesday clash the most crucial by a distance.
