Runners, riders and run-ins: A closer look at the Championship play-off race

The runners and riders in the Championship play-off race have turned into the final straight.

It is the battle for fifth and sixth positions which offers the potential for many twists and turns over the next three weeks.

Daniel Johnson battles for the ball in Preston's FA Cup defeat at Sheffield United earlier in the season.placeholder image
Daniel Johnson battles for the ball in Preston's FA Cup defeat at Sheffield United earlier in the season.
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