In a football world seemingly centred on the importance of staying in the Premier League or getting into it, remaining in the Championship is also a pretty big deal.
While Leeds against Sunderland on Monday has many licking their lips, this week has seen two second-tier strugglers making their move and another sink even lower.
League One leaders Birmingham appear to be disappearing over the hill into the distance, while their midlands neighbours Walsall are in the pits in need of a tyre change in League Two.
It feels like it's time for teams to get moving - welcome to your weekend EFL preview.