As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship fixture list as the table begins to take shape. Scroll and click through the pages...
1. Friends reunited at The Valley
Its strikers reunited with Charltons Lyle Taylor facing ex-gaffer Danny Cowley and Karlan Grant returning for the first time since his switch to Huddersfield. That will be forgotten on kick-off with a huge three points on offer.
2. Can Luton win another relegation six-pointer?
The Hatters completed a late comeback at Wigan on Saturday to win 2-1 in an early relegation six-pointer. Same again tonight? Many are expecting Stoke to climb the table but that hasn't happened yet.
3. A win could lift one these teams into the top six
Positioned in eighth and ninth respectively, a win for Cardiff City or Brentford in their meeting at Griffin Park could lift them into the top six. Neil Harris is hoping to maintain his unbeaten start as Bluebirds boss.
4. Garry Monk talks contracts as striker deal enters final months
Fernando Forestieri has barely featured this season - his latest setback a knee injury. However, the absence of the Argentine has rarely been felt due to Steven Fletchers fine form, who Monk hopes to tie down to a new contract.
5. Nottingham Forest looking to come on strong
Forest host struggling Boro and are expected to win. It will be important for Sabri Lamouchi to keep his side in promotion contention ahead of what is anticipated to be an exciting January with Dwight Gayle and Lyle Taylor linked.
6. Slaven Bilic staying cautious - and hints rivals should too
The Baggies' 10 point lead over 3rd place has led to many believing Bilics side are as good as promoted, however, the Serbian has hit back and referred to the fact that there are still 60 points to play for.