Championship Fixtures 17th April Part 3

Reading v Peterborough United
Reading’s play-off hopes are pretty thin – they’ll realistically have to win all four remaining matches to have any chance of sneaking in there. But a home win against relegated Peterborough looks like a distinct possibility.
Simon Church could get a recall into Reading’s starting line-up but probably only if there’s a last-minute injury. If so, Simon will be up against Peterborough centre back Craig Morgan – unless Craig plays up front again of course.

Scunthorpe United v Bristol City
Scunthorpe remain in relegation trouble but Bristol City’s form has picked up considerably of late and a win at Scunthorpe would extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. They’re also not mathematically out of the play-offs yet. Realistically they are out but it’s great for them to be up there considering they were in a bit of trouble not that long ago.
Lewin Nyatanga is likely to keep his place in defence with Christian Ribeiro on the bench. Christian has played very well for Bristol City but he’s not expecting to be called up for Wales anytime soon. He might be surprised. I hope he is!

Swansea City v Barnsley
Swansea need to win to be sure if remaining in the play-off places – with their goal difference of just +3, a draw won’t be enough to stop Blackpool forging ahead. Barnsley are probably safe on 53 points. Millwall were relegated with 52 points not that long ago but that’s really unusual.
Ashley Williams is likely to play in defence for Barnsley. Joe Allen and David Cotterill could also be in the starting line-up but David Cornell will be on the bench. I'm still not sure about Jazz Richards.

West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough
West Brom are already promoted, along with Newcastle United – leaving Middlesbrough as the only relegated side from last season who might not be bouncing straight back up again. But it could happen – they’re only four points behind Swansea City and they’re on a very good run.
Rhys Williams hasn’t trained this week due to his pelvis problems but he will still play for Middlesbrough with Danny Coyne on the bench.
Rhys and Danny are both on a short-list to win the Official Garmin Boro Player of the Year award. There are only six players on it so it’s pretty good a third of the list is Welsh. Even though Rhys does play for Australia now.