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Stick the fancy dress back in the attic and throw that mouldy pumpkin away, the often pivotal month of November is here.

While the magic of the FA Cup will be intoxicating 48 EFL clubs over the coming days as they venture into first-round action, there is also a full programme of Championship matches to enjoy between Friday night and Sunday tea-time.

With August, September and now October in the rear-view mirror, things are beginning to take shape in the second tier - by the end of this month the season will be well over a third complete.