Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies will be hoping his recent defensive crisis will have eased when they entertain Watford at the City Ground.
Jordan Rhodes hit the only goal as Blackburn beat Watford 1-0 in their Championship clash at Ewood Park.
Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer hailed Jordan Rhodes' finishing after his header condemned Watford to a 1-0 defeat.
Andy Hinchcliffe looks at Derby's managerial switch, in-form QPR and Burnley, and rampant Preston.
Cristian Battocchio scored late on as Watford beat Wigan 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship at Vicarage Road.
Gianfranco Zola praised the character of his Watford side after they ground out a 1-0 Championship victory over Wigan.
Gary Hooper saved Norwich's blushes with a late double as the out-of-sorts Canaries beat Watford 3-2 after extra-time.
Norwich manager Chris Hughton hailed Gary Hooper after the 3-2 win over Watford in the Capital One Cup third round.
Sunderland began life after Paolo Di Canio with a comfortable win over Peterborough as Tottenham thrashed Aston Villa.