#promotion-battle

#promotion-battle

Starting with the hosts, while Darmstadt might have endured major frustration last season as they limped their way to a bottom-half finish, the Lillies have come roaring back in an impressive fashion this time around. Last seen heading into November's international break with an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Hannover, Florian Kohfeldt's men have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine promotion charge this year.

BBC Scotland will provide live coverage of Falkirk v Hamilton Academical and Livingston v Partick Thistle on Friday as the Scottish Championship title race goes to the final day of fixtures.

Following the dismissal of Omer Riza, Aaron Ramsey has been appointed to save Cardiff City from relegation with only three games left in the season.

Sunderland (76pts) are guaranteed a playoff place, while Bristol City and Coventry have the edge in the race with Middlesbrough for the final two top-six spots.