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Let’s take a look at what’s happening in the Championship today…

Bolton v Preston North End

Middlesbrough v Lincoln City

Portsmouth v Queens Park Rangers

Stoke City v Swansea City

Norwich City v West Brom

Charlton Athletic v Derby County

Bristol City v Millwall

Sheffield United v Birmingham City