Championship stats for Easter Monday

Barnsley (22) v Birmingham (3).

Barnsley winger Martin Devaney has completed a two-match ban and is likely to return, while Daniel Nardiello scored at Ipswich after coming on as a second-half substitute and could also be restored to the starting XI.

Birmingham striker Andy Cole is unlikely to make his debut. Blues boss Steve Bruce admits the on-loan Portsmouth player has only a "slim chance" of recovering from a hamstring problem. Fabrice Muamba may earn a recall in midfield, as could DJ Campbell up front.

Last season: No Corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Barnsley L W L L L; Birmingham W L D W L.

Top scorers: Brian Howard & Grant McCann (Barnsley) 8; Gary McSheffrey (Birmingham) 17.

Match odds: H 9-4 A 10-11 D 12-5.

Referee: C Foy (Merseyside).

Burnley (17) v Cardiff (9).

John Spicer could be named in the Burnley starting line-up after scoring the winner at Birmingham. Midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba and forward Paul McVeigh shrugged off hamstring troubles to play at Birmingham and should continue.

Cardiff will be without suspended midfielder Simon Walton, who could be replaced by former Manchester City player Willo Flood. Defender Glenn Loovens could return if he recovers from a foot injury.

Last season: Cardiff 3 Burnley 0, Burnley 3 Cardiff 3.

Last five league matches: Burnley L L D W W; Cardiff W D L L L.

Top scorers: Andy Gray (Burnley) 10; Michael Chopra (Cardiff) 21.

Match odds: H 7-5 A 7-5 D 12-5.

Referee: R Beeby (Northamptonshire).

Colchester (10) v Leeds (21).

Colchester will give a late fitness check to centre-half Wayne Brown, who suffered a heavy fall against Southend on Friday.

Leeds midfielder Frazer Richardson is doubtful after being substituted six minutes before half-time in Saturday's 2-1 home win over Plymouth with a hip injury. His absence could open the way for Alan Thompson to return.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Colchester D L W W W; Leeds W D D W W.

Top scorers: Jamie Cureton (Colchester) 21; Tresor Kandol (Leeds) 14.

Match odds: H 1-1 A 2-1 D 12-5.

Referee: A Wiley (Staffordshire).

Derby (1) v Coventry (16).

Derby top scorer Steve Howard returns after missing the last two matches through suspension. Midfielder Stephen Pearson remains doubtful with a foot injury.

Coventry boss Iain Dowie could hand a recall to forward Kevin Kyle, a second-half substitute in the 1-0 home defeat by QPR on Saturday. Midfielder Khalilou Fadiga is expected to keep his place.

Last season: Coventry 6 Derby 1, Derby 1 Coventry 1.

Last five league matches: Derby L D W W D; Coventry D W W L L.

Top scorers: Steve Howard (Derby) 17; Michael Mifsud (Coventry) 10.

Match odds: H 8-15 A 4-1 D 13-5.

Referee: E Ilderton (Tyne & Wear).

Norwich (14) v West Brom (5).

Norwich forward Dion Dublin (groin) and skipper Adam Drury (ankle) are likely to play but winger Luke Chadwick (thigh), forwards Robert Earnshaw (groin), Chris Brown (back) and Peter Thorne (thigh) are sidelined.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will be without Sam Sodje (knee) and Neil Clement (heel), but Paul McShane (ankle and hip) and Paul Robinson (groin) will again play through the pain barrier. Veteran striker John Hartson (back and knee) is doubtful, so Kevin Phillips and Nathan Ellington should continue up front.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Norwich L W W L W; West Brom L L D W L.

Top scorers: Robert Earnshaw (Norwich) 17; Diomansy Kamara (West Brom) 21.

Match odds: H 7-4 A 23-20 D 12-5.

Referee: J Moss (West Yorkshire).

Plymouth (15) v Leicester (18).

Plymouth defender Mat Doumbe is back after missing the last two matches through suspension. Doumbe is expected to replace either Krisztian Timar or Marcel Seip.

Leicester forward Matty Fryatt could return to the starting line-up after coming off the bench to score in the 1-1 draw against Derby.

Last season: Leicester 1 Plymouth 0, Plymouth 1 Leicester 0.

Last five league matches: Plymouth L W L L L; Leicester L D L L D.

Top scorers: Barry Hayles (Plymouth) 11; Iain Hume (Leicester) 13.

Match odds: H 21-20 A 2-1 D 23-10.

Referee: I Williamson (Berkshire).

Preston (4) v Southend (23).

Preston forward Brett Ormerod will have a fitness test after suffering a knock in the 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Defenders Matt Hill and Callum Davidson could also return from injury.

Adam Barrett could return for Southend after recovering from a double hernia operation.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Preston W W L L L; Southend W W D L L.

Top scorers: David Nugent (Preston) 16; Freddy Eastwood (Southend) 16.

Match odds: H 8-15 A 4-1 D 13-5.

Referee: A Hall (W Midlands).

QPR (19) v Luton (24).

QPR hope to have top scorer Dexter Blackstock available. He took a kick on his ankle against Coventry but is confident of recovering in time.

Luton manager Kevin Blackwell introduced Calvin Andrew and on-loan Liverpool forward Besian Idrizaj for the second half against Southampton and both could be included.

Last season: Luton 2 QPR 0, QPR 1 Luton 0.

Last five league matches: QPR D W L W W; Luton L L L D L.

Top scorers: Dexter Blackstock (QPR) 11; Dean Morgan (Luton) 5.

Match odds: H 5-6 A 5-2 D 12-5.

Referee: C Penton (Sussex).

Sheff Wed (11) v Ipswich (13).

Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws is unlikely to make many changes. Defender Frank Simek completes a three-match ban following his sending-off against Wolves last month, so Laws is likely to stick with the back four that guided his team to victory against Cardiff.

Gavin Williams is set to return to the Ipswich line-up. The Welsh midfielder was left out of Saturday's 5-1 romp against Barnsley to avoid risking a 10th booking of the season and a two-match ban, but the cut-off point has now passed and he should be recalled.

Last season: Sheff Wed 0 Ipswich 1, Ipswich 2 Sheff Wed 1.

Last five league matches: Sheff Wed D W D W W; Ipswich L L W W W.

Top scorers: Deon Burton & Steven MacLean (Sheff Wed) 11; Alan Lee (Ipswich) 16.

Match odds: H 10-11 A 23-10 D 23-10.

Referee: R Styles (Hampshire).

Saints (6) v Sunderland (2).

Sunderland could be without defender Danny Simpson, who sustained a knock against Wolves. Dwight Yorke missed out with a calf strain, and boss Roy Keane is likely to give his former Manchester United team-mate until the last minute to shake off the problem.

Gareth Bale (back), Leon Best (hip) and Darren Powell (thigh) all picked up slight knocks during Southampton's bruising 2-0 win at Luton.

The likes of Chris Baird, Claus Lundekvam, Grzegorz Rasiak and Rudi Skacel could all come into contention after injury while Djamel Belmadi (calf) returned as a substitute at Luton and could be in line for a start, but Kenwyne Jones (ankle) is still missing with an ankle problem. Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is available after a three-match ban.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Saints L D L W W; Sunderland W D W W W.

Top scorers: Grzegorz Rasiak (Saints) 20; Anthony Stokes (Sunderland) 17.

Match odds: H 11-8 A 6-4 D 23-10.

Referee: P Taylor (Hertfordshire).

Stoke (8) v Crystal Palace (12).

Stoke will be without forward Mamady Sidibe, who needed 10 stitches after suffering a heel injury in Saturday's 3-1 win at West Brom. Darel Russell (knock) and Salif Diao (groin) are doubtful.

James Scowcroft could return for Palace following a hamstring injury. However they could be without midfielder Ben Watson with a groin strain.

Last season: Stoke 1 Crystal Palace 3, Crystal Palace 2 Stoke 0.

Last five league matches: Stoke W D L W W; Crystal Palace W W L L W.

Top scorers: Ricardo Fuller (Stoke) 10; Clinton Morrison (Crystal Palace) 11.

Match odds: H 8-11 A 14-5 D 5-2.

Referee: R Booth (Nottinghamshire).

Wolverhampton (7) v Hull (20).

Wolves could be without goalkeeper Matt Murray, who sustained a side injury in the closing stages of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland, and had to be replaced by Jan Budtz.

Midfielder Nicky Barmby could start for Hull for the first time since January, when he sustained ankle ligament damage. Midfielder Dave Livermore, who recently underwent successful keyhole surgery on his knee, could feature after missing City's last two matches. Striker Stephen McPhee (hamstring) is also pushing for a place on the substitutes' bench.

Last season: Hull 2 Wolverhampton 3, Wolverhampton 1 Hull 0.

Last five league matches: Wolverhampton W L D L L; Hull W W L W L.

Top scorers: Michael Kightly (Wolverhampton) 17; Dean Windass (Hull) 19.

Match odds: H 4-6 A 16-5 D 5-2.

Referee: P Joslin (Nottinghamshire)