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Norwich City could be celebrating promotion to the Premier League on Friday evening if results during a packed EFL schedule go their way.

The Canaries will return to the top-flight after three seasons away if they beat Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lose to Nottingham Forest.

Daniel Farke and his team will know what they need to do by the time of their 7.45pm kick-off at Carrow Road because the Blades play at lunchtime.

Norwich City will be promoted on Friday evening if they win and Sheffield United lose

Norwich City will be promoted on Friday evening if they win and Sheffield United lose 

Daniel Farke has demanded his squad concentrate on what they can influence in the title race

Daniel Farke has demanded his squad concentrate on what they can influence in the title race

The top eight in the Championship as the race for promotion enters its final stretch

The top eight in the Championship as the race for promotion enters its final stretch

Championship fixtures 

3pm unless stated

Bristol City vs Reading (12pm)

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest (12.30pm)

Millwall vs Brentford (1pm)

Birmingham City vs Derby County

Bolton Wanderers vs Aston Villa

Leeds United vs Wigan Athletic

Middlesbrough vs Stoke City

Preston North End vs Ipswich Town

Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers

Swansea City vs Rotherham United

West Bromwich Albion vs Hull City

Norwich City vs Sheffield Wednesday (7.45pm) 

Norwich currently top the Championship and have a four-point cushion to Leeds United in second place and a seven-point gap to Sheffield United in third.

The top two go up to the Premier League automatically, with the next four teams entering the play-offs.

Farke said of the situation: 'We have no chance to do anything about that game [at Bramall Lane]. Listen, we can't avoid the result and we won't look to avoid it.

'We are not scared of results elsewhere. But we have to concentrate on what we can influence.'

Leeds, who start the day three points ahead of Sheffield United, host Wigan Athletic at Elland Road at 3pm.

West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa and Bristol City occupy the other three play-off places at the start of a pivotal Good Friday fixture list. 

However, both Middlesbrough and Derby County could find themselves back in the top six if results go their way. 

Sheffield United's Gary Madine celebrates scoring against Millwall in last weekend's draw

Sheffield United's Gary Madine celebrates scoring against Millwall in last weekend's draw

Leeds United capitalised on the Blades dropping points by defeating Sheffield Wednesday

Leeds United capitalised on the Blades dropping points by defeating Sheffield Wednesday

At the bottom, Ipswich Town's relegation was confirmed last weekend and Bolton Wanderers will join them on Friday if they lose to Villa.

10 points adrift of safety with just four matches left, Bolton will also be relegated if Wigan and Millwall - the sides just above the drop zone - gain positive results.

Ipswich Town had their relegation to League One confirmed last weekend

Ipswich Town had their relegation to League One confirmed last weekend 

Phil Parkinson's Bolton Wanderers could have their relegation fate sealed on Good Friday

Phil Parkinson's Bolton Wanderers could have their relegation fate sealed on Good Friday

The situation at the bottom of the Championship, where Ipswich have already been relegated

The situation at the bottom of the Championship, where Ipswich have already been relegated

In League One, the top two teams will gain automatic promotion to the Championship with the next four entering the play-offs.

Luton Town and Barnsley are the

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