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Who has toughest Championship run-in? Leeds United, Aston Villa and Sheffield United’s fixtures compared

There are now just two games left of the Championship after a hectic Easter weekend.

Norwich City and Sheffield United look set to take the two automatic promotion spots with Leeds United forced to fight it out in the play-offs.

Derby County have moved to the front of the queue for the final top-six spot after defeats for Middlesbrough and Bristol City on Easter Monday.

Here's a look at the final fixture list in the Championship.

Norwich City

The Canaries are now just one point away from securing their place in the Premier League.

The 2-2 draw at Stoke City left champagne on ice, but promotion will be sealed with a win or a draw at home to Blackburn Rovers.

Remaining fixtures : Blackburn Rovers (h), Aston Villa (a)

Chris Wilder reacts after the Championship match at KCOM Stadium on Monday, April 22, 2019 between Hull City and Sheffield United (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Sheffield United

Chris Wilder’s side enjoyed the perfect Easter with two victories as they watched rivals Leeds slip up.

They are now in pole position to secure second as they are three points clear with two games to play and with a better goal difference.

One win would be enough without an 11-goal swing from the Whites.

Remaining fixtures : Ipswich Town (h), Stoke City (a)

Leeds United

Easter was one to forget for United as their automatic promotion hopes crashed.

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Two defeats has left them with it all to do and next up against Aston Villa won’t be an easy task as Marcelo Bielsa’s side prepare for the play-offs.

Remaining fixtures : Aston Villa (h), Ipswich Town (a)

West Bromwich Albion

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West Brom are in the play-offs where they will almost certainly play Aston Villa.

The Baggies will be now be looking to cement their home tie in the end-of-season series and build momentum heading into them.

Remaining fixtures : Rotherham (h), Derby County (a)

Aston Villa

Aston Villa v Millwall. Championship action from Villa Park. Jack Grealish thanks the Holte End at full time. (Iain Findlay)

Villa made it a club-record 10 wins in a row with a 1-0 win over Millwall on Monday.

They are still looking to catch West Brom, but you can expect Dean Smith to rest a few players for their final two matches.

Remaining fixtures : Leeds United (a), Norwich (h)

Derby County

Derby are into the top six after their late 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on Monday.

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The trip to Ashton Gate will now be crucial for Frank Lampard’s side.

Remaining fixtures : Bristol City (a), Swansea City (a), West Brom (h)

Middlesbrough

Boro’s miserable 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest has derailed their play-off ambitions.

Tony Pulis shouts instructions to his players during the Championship match at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 between Middlesbrough and Bristol City (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Tony Pulis's side must pick themselves up with two wins in their final game to stand any chance of being in the top six.

Remaining Fixtures : Reading (h), Rotherham (a)

Bristol City

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A 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday was not what the doctor ordered for the Robins.

They now face a must-win home game against Derby County before two away games to finish the campaign.

Remaining fixtures : Derby County (h), Millwall (a), Hull City (a)

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