The Championship is a fiercely competitive division. But Leeds United are the red-hot favourites to gain automatic promotion, according to OPTA Analyst, who have assessed the top four situation.

Former Ipswich Town loanee Louie Barry has joined Hull City on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season.

The Tigers have so far signed seven players in the winter window, with Aston Villa ace Louie Barry the latest to arrive on loan in time to feature on Saturday in the must-win game against Stoke City ...