Manager Frank Lampard has made one enforced change to his starting XI for this afternoon’s crucial Sky Bet Championship clash against Bristol City at Ashton Gate (3pm kick-off). Craig Bryson suffered an injury against Queens Park Rangers on Easter Monday and that has ruled him out of today’s game. Tom Huddlestone replaces the Scottish midfielder to make his first start since the goalless draw against Stoke City in March. The only other change from the 2-0 win against QPR is on the substitutes bench as Ashley Cole is replaced by Under-23 s left back Calum Macdonald. Here is the team news in full: Bristol City: Maenpaa, Dasilva, Baker, Brownhill, Diedhiou, Weimann, Paterson, Pack, Kalas, Webster, Hunt. Substitutes: Wright, Taylor, Kelly, Semenyo, Eliasson, O’Leary, Palmer. Derby County: Roos, Tomori, Keogh, Wilson, Mount, Waghorn, Lawrence, Johnson, Bogle, Huddlestone, Malone. Substitutes: Carson, Jozefzoon, Marriott, Evans, Bennett, Nugent, Macdonald.<doc-sep>Sign up NOW for your daily Rams newsletter direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Derby County fans have been giving their reaction to Saturday's 2-0 win at Ashton Gate - and one player in particular has earned plenty of plaudits for his performance. The Rams secured a big three points in their push for the Championship's play-offs and now sit in sixth place on 70 points, level with Middlesbrough on 70 points with a game in hand over Tony Pulis' side. Derby came through arguably their biggest test of the season thanks to goals from Tom Lawrence and Jayden Bogle either side of Antoine Semenyo's red card ensured they stay in the play-off places for another weekend ahead of the final round of fixtures next Sunday. But it was neither Lawrence or Bogle who came in for praise from the Pride Park faithful, rather George Evans, making his first appearance since March 2 having fallen out of favour with manager Frank Lampard. Midfielder Evans came on for Fikayo Tomori, who went off injured in the 11th minute, filling in at centre-back for the first time this season. And he put in an assured performance as the Rams kept their first clean sheet away from home since February 1 in their only win on the road in 2019. Here's the best of the reaction from Rams fans on social media... Smithy: "Massive win today, George Evans was absolutely colossal when he came on. Bogle playing fantastic and the fans in fantastic voice. Onto Swansea, up the Rams!" Graeme: "Must admit fearing the worst once Tomori went off, but what a cracking result away." Nathan Morley: "Had to ride our luck a bit, but finished our chances and held firm. Superb spirit today." Paul Spencer: "What an atmosphere today! Well done you Rams - and breathe!" Thomas Collis: "What ever happens at the end of this season, up or remain in Championship, Lampard has done amazing and I’m already excited for the next chapter." JT: "Brilliant away performance today. Yes we rode our luck, yes they went a man down, but fantastic to see the passion throwing bodies on the line and deadly counter attacks." (Image: Andy Clarke) Mark Steward: "Massive credit to Evans today. Had to perform the near-impossible task of replacing Tomori, and did a great job. Man of the match for me." Cameron Storer: "What a fantastic day. Defended resolutely, Mount ran 5,000 miles, we had an edge and a determination. Was great to see. Two big games to go, still, but that was massive ." Pete: Big credit to Evans, an absolute colossus at the back today! That squad depth is what Derby need to push us on, every man counts." Mark N: "Great performance from the Rams today - never looked in doubt. Great support."<doc-sep>GET THE LATEST ROBINS NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Was it the moment that saw City's hopes for the season end? Young striker Antoine Semenyo's 59th minute dismissal saw the Robins have to play the final half hour of the game with a man less, at a time when the visitors were creaking due to the pressure exerted on the opposition goal. Lee Johnson's side did well with a man less until Jayden Bogle broke away to convert Mason Bennett's cut-back to finish the tie. And after the game the Bristol City head coach lambasted referee Darren Bond's decision to dismiss the 19-year-old attacker in the second half, explaining that a tackle on Adam Webster was just as bad in the first period. "I've seen it again, it’s not a sending off," said Johnson in his post-match press conference. "Booking at absolute worst. He won the ball, followed through because he’s stretching. "It’s no worse than the one from Huddlestone on Webster in the first-half. Simple as that. But what do you expect?" said Johnson. The head coach was then asked about how the young striker was doing after the event. "He’s disappointed because it’s not a sending off, simple as that. "He’s a young lad that we’ve got really high hopes for. He’s been part of a big game and, unfortunately, he’s been against an unjust decision. "It’s not the first time it’s happened, and it won’t be the last. It’s too big an occasion for them to get this wrong," said the 37-year-old Bristol City boss. Johnson's over-riding thought was of pride in his side's performance, however. "I thought we were brilliant. I thought the lads effort was fantastic, we were the better side, we were committed, we won challenges," he said. "We had the wind, which was a difficult, swirling wind to deal with. Derby are a good side, they’ve got a lot of quality. "The first breakaway they’ve managed to score. I’m a bit disappointed we didn’t just nail him when we could’ve done. "We had to respond and we responded really well. I think we had 24 shots and 10 or 11 on target. We hit the bar, had one cleared off the line and one bounced in the quicksand in the middle of the goal and not put our foot in it. "It’s tough because it’s difficult to take because you play that game again ten times and you probably win nine," he explained.<doc-sep>Sign up NOW for your daily Stoke City newsletter straight to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The Championship season is rapidly approaching it’s conclusion but there could still be plenty of chopping and changing across the division. Norwich City look set to win the title and Sheffield United could seal their position in the Premier League alongside the Canaries this weekend, while Leeds United still have slim hopes of automatic promotion and will hope for a slip. Sheff Utd could leapfrog Norwich with a win at home to Ipswich (5.15pm kick-off). Norwich just need a point at home against Blackburn (7.30pm) to be sure they end the day in top spot - and seal promotion to the Premier League. Leeds are not in action until tomorrow at home against Aston Villa and, if Sheff Utd lose today, they can draw level on points... or they can end the weekend condemned to the play-offs. Beneath that, Derby County, Bristol City and Middlesbrough are scrapping for the one remaining spot in the playoffs as they look to keep their hopes of top-flight football next season alive. It's Bristol City v Derby, with the teams separated by one point - and Middlesbrough, who take on Reading at home, sandwiched between due to goal difference. Stoke City could have 16th place all-but set in stone if they draw at Millwall and Birmingham lose to Wigan. Millwall could be safe with a draw if Rotherham lose to West Brom. They would be all-but safe with a win, whatever happens, due to a far superior goal difference. Or they could head into a very nervy final day level on points. But what could change this weekend and where could each club end this weekend? We’ve taken a look. Championship fixtures (3pm unless stated) Millwall v Stoke (1.30pm), Birmingham v Wigan, Bolton v Brentford (postponed), Bristol City v Derby, Middlesbrough v Reading, Preston v Sheff Wed, QPR v Nottingham Forest, Swansea v Hull, West Brom v Rotherham, Sheff Utd v Ipswich (5.15pm), Norwich v Blackburn (7.30pm), Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday, 12pm). 24. Ipswich Town – 28 points Highest possible position: 24th Lowest possible position: 24th 23. Bolton Wanderers – 32 points Highest possible position: 23rd Lowest possible position: 23rd 22. Rotherham United – 40 points Highest possible position: 21st Lowest possible position: 22nd 21. Millwall – 43 points Highest possible position: 20th Lowest possible position: 22nd (Image: Leanne Bagnall) 20. Reading – 46 points Highest possible position: 18th Lowest possible position: 21st 19. Queens Park Rangers – 48 points Highest possible position: 18th Lowest possible position: 20th 18. Wigan Athletic – 48 points Highest possible position: 17th Lowest possible position: 20th 17. Birmingham City – 50 points Highest possible position: 17th Lowest possible position: 19th (Image: EMPICS) 16. Stoke City – 53 points Highest possible position: 16th Lowest possible position: 17th 15. Brentford – 58 points Will stay 15th after Bolton match was postponed. 14. Blackburn Rovers – 59 points Highest possible position: 11th Lowest possible position: 16th 13. Hull City – 60 points Highest possible position: 9th Lowest possible position: 16th 12. Preston North End – 60 points Highest possible position: 9th Lowest possible position: 16th 11. Nottingham Forest – 60 points Highest possible position: 9th Lowest possible position: 16th 10. Swansea City – 62 points Highest possible position: 9th Lowest possible position: 15th 9. Sheffield Wednesday – 63 points Highest possible position: 8th Lowest possible position: 12th 8. Bristol City – 66 points Highest possible position: 6th Lowest possible position: 9th 7. Middlesbrough – 67 points Highest possible position: 6th Lowest possible position: 8th 6. Derby County – 67 points Highest possible position: 6th Lowest possible position: 8th 5. Aston Villa – 75 points Highest possible position: 4th Lowest possible position: 5th 4. West Brom – 77 points Highest possible position: 4th Lowest possible position: 5th 3. Leeds United – 82 points Highest possible position: 2nd Lowest possible position: 3rd 2. Sheffield United – 85 points Highest possible position: 1st Lowest possible position: 3rd 1. Norwich City – 88 points Highest possible position: 1st Lowest possible position: 2nd<doc-sep>
Swansea City welcome Hull City to the Liberty Stadium this weekend in what will be their first of three matches in nine days before the 2018/19 season draws to a close. Graham Potter's side closed the gap to the top six to just five points by beating relegated Ipswich Town 1-0 at Portman Road on Monday afternoon. And they could well haul in those above them even further by beating the Tigers this weekend, depending on what happens in fixtures elsewhere. The spotlight is undoubtedly going to be on Derby County - currently in sixth place - who take on Bristol City at Ashton Gate. And a draw in this fixture could blow the race for sixth place wide open. Frank Lampard's side currently have 67 points with three matches left to play, although both the Rams and the Robins - who have 66 points - know that they will finish in the top six if they win their remaining three games. Middlesbrough's hopes were severely dented on Easter Monday as they were thumped 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. They are currently seventh with 67 points, although they have an inferior goal difference to that of the Rams while they have just two games left to play. The first of those outings will see Tony Pulis' men take on Reading at the Riverside Stadium. Any kind of slip up from the hosts is likely to all but end their play-off hopes. As for Sheffield Wednesday, they simply have to win against Preston at Deepdale to keep their incredibly faint hopes alive, although they could even be out of the running if they do leave Lancashire with all three points. As for the Swans, they will mathematically still be in with a chance of finishing in the top six if they beat Hull, regardless of what happens elsewhere this weekend. (Image: 2019 Getty Images) So what suits Swansea best this weekend? Bristol City v Derby County A draw would be the most ideal scenario for the Swans as it would see them close the gap, as long as they manage to beat Hull. But failing that, a Derby win wouldn't be too bad either as the Rams would remain five points clear of the Swans (if they do the business against the Tigers). Swansea would know they could reduce that gap to just two points by beating Lampard's men at the Liberty in midweek. However, if Bristol City emerge victorious, they would remain four points clear of Swansea if they win against Hull, and if the Robins went on to win just one of their last two games, Swansea's hopes would officially be over. Middlesbrough v Reading A Reading win against Middlesbrough would be ideal, although a draw - or even a Boro win - wouldn't end things. Preston v Sheffield Wednesday In truth, Sheffield Wednesday's result is somewhat irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. If the Owls fail to win, they're out of the frame, but even with a victory, they could still have too much to do. This weekend's Championship fixtures Millwall v Stoke City Birmingham City v Wigan Athletic Bolton v Brentford Bristol City v Derby County Middlesbrough v Reading Preston v Sheffield Wednesday Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest Swansea City v Hull City West Brom v Rotherham United Sheffield United v Ipswich Town Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers Leeds United v Aston Villa (Sunday) How the race for sixth looks 6th - Derby - Played: 43; Points: 67 7th - Middlesbrough - Played: 44; Points: 67 8th - Bristol City - Played: 43; Points: 66 9th - Sheffield Wednesday - Played: 44; Points: 63 10th - Swansea City - Played: 43; Points: 62