EFL preview: Stars in stripes form tight battle for top

Image caption, Sheffield United (left) lead the Championship form table with five wins from their last six and host fourth-placed SunderlandWhich traditional entity features 24 numbers, each representing a unique identity, all strewn about in a haphazard order and provides joy and mouthwatering treats to millions around the world each December?

Why the Championship table, of course.

Any one of four sides could be in first place when the Advent calendars come out on Sunday while any of seven could find themselves in the relegation zone.

Things are hotting-up as the weather gets colder... let’s see what’s in store this weekend.

Image caption, Regis Le Bris has seen his Sunderland side go unbeaten…