The English Football League is set for a weekend of significant fixtures, including local derbies and managers facing their former clubs. West Bromwich Albion will welcome Birmingham City to The Hawthorns on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST). This follows West Brom's recent 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers, which defender Conor Townsend called their "worst performance of the season."
In another notable match, Steven Schumacher's Bolton will challenge Stoke City on Saturday (15:00 BST). Schumacher, who was sacked by Stoke in September after 32 games, has since led Bolton to promotion. Stoke are currently on a five-match undefeated run.
Elsewhere, Robbie Savage will lead Peterborough United in his first League One game against his former club Leicester City on Saturday (15:00 BST). Peterborough recently secured a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town in the EFL Trophy in Savage's first game in charge.
Graham Alexander returns to Preston as manager, with the club currently just one goal off the bottom of the Championship table. They face Millwall on Saturday (15:00 BST). Michael Duff will also take charge of Bradford City for the first time against Leyton Orient on Saturday (15:00 BST).