Championship football: Bristol City, Sheffield United, Derby and Stoke prepare for weekend fixtures

Several English Championship fixtures are scheduled for Saturday as teams look to improve their league standings.

Bristol City hosts Sheffield United at Ashton Gate. Bristol City currently sits 12th in the table following a recent 1-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers. Sheffield United occupies 15th place and is seeking a return to winning ways to challenge for promotion.

At Pride Park, Derby County faces Stoke City. Derby County is currently in the relegation zone, sitting 23rd after a six-game winless streak and a recent 4-1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Stoke City enters the match in 8th position, looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Middlesbrough.