Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town will be desperate to claim all three points when they feature at the City Ground today (June 28).
Nottingham Forest Host Huddersfield Town in Crucial Fixture for Both
Terriers Scared of Relegation, Forest Fighting for Promotion
Both sides will look to take maximum points due to their individual aspirations.
After Fulham‘s 3-0 defeat at Leeds United yesterday, Forest can leapfrog the London side into fourth position – further consolidating their playoff position.
Huddersfield Town, however, will hope to take advantage of Hull City and Stoke City‘s dropped points by exiting the drop zone.
Danny Cowley’s side sit 22nd in the league, just one point behind Stoke City; however, the Yorkshire side could move as high as 18th if they can beat Nottingham Forest.
Last Time Out
Both sides dropped points in their return to competitive football last weekend.
The Terriers were victims of a 2-0 defeat at home to fellow relegation rivals Wigan Athletic; the loss was the eighth time Cowley’s side have failed to pick up any points at home.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
Joe Lolley gave the Reds the lead midway through the second half, but Conor Wickham levelled the tie in stoppage time.
Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town Team News
Sabri Lamouchi has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Huddersfield’s visit.
Samba Sow could feature having recently returned to full training; Ben Watson could also partake having missed out, his first absence from a Championship tie this season, against Wednesday.
Brennan Johnson’s performance at Hillsborough could lead to the youngster getting another run-out from Lamouchi; John Bostock, Alfa Semedo and Joao Carvalho will all push to be involved.
Adama Diakhaby is unavailable due to being ineligible to play against his parent club.
Fraizer Campbell and Steve Mounie missed the defeat against Wigan Athletic, but Danny Cowley hopes the duo can return today.
Emile Smith Rowe has recovered from a minor illness and has returned to training; Juninho suffered cramp against Wigan Athletic but could feature – Tommy Elphick remains a long-term absentee.
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