What a difference a day makes

Last updated : 21 April 2007 By Rams Mad Editor

Who will win the Championship and automatic promotion?
"What a difference a day makes", or so the song goes and Derby County are grateful of the last 24 hours and the results that it has brought.

The Rams at the start of play last night (Friday 20th April) were four points adrift behind Championship leaders Sunderland and a point behind Birmingham, who were in second position. A single goal win against Luton was enough to see the Rams leapfrog Birmingham into second place and just a single point behind Sunderland who were on an 18 match unbeaten run.

Sunderland were expected to continue their run of success at Colchester this afternoon but under ex-Rams player Geraint Williams, the U's beat the Championship leaders by 3 goals to 1.

Tomorrow is another day and what difference will that bring, as Birmingham City travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers and must get at least a point to over take the Rams in second place. Three points would see Birmingham leap to the top of the Championship, leading Sunderland by a point and the Rams by two.

Yes the Championship race is on again and the Rams are not out of it yet. Automatic promotion is between just three teams in a Championship season that is one of the closest on record.