Countdown to Kick-Off: late betting and team news for Saturday's 3pm EFL games

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By 3pm Saturday

Best bets

Derby draw no bet
1pt 10-11 general

Preston
1pt 17-10 Betway

Match previews

Charlton Athletic v Derby County

Charlton have had a tough run of fixtures lately and are slipping down the Sky Bet Championship table. They could be hit hard by a key absentee for their game with Derby.

Star striker Lyle Taylor is out for the Addicks, who are also without midfielders George Lapslie and Chuks Aneke (groin), so the visiting Rams may be worth a small bet.

The visitors are boosted by the inclusions of Jayden Bogle and Krystian Bielik.

Reading v Preston North End

Preston have been superb in the Sky Bet Championship this season and are top scorers in the division with 23 goals.

They welcome back Darnell Fisher and Andrew Hughes into the starting 11 and should be too strong for struggling Reading.

The Royals have Michael Morrison back in the side but he has just recovered from a stomach bug and it could be a tricky first game for new manager Mark Bowen.

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