Millwall and Bolton currently trail the automatic promotion spots by six points in the Championship and League One, respectively.

As some EFL clubs focus on the FA Cup, others will aim to gain an advantage by earning points this weekend.

While Middlesbrough and Coventry fans wait for their Monday night Championship matchup, attention turns to Saturday's fixtures.

Ed Still will make his Watford debut with the top six within reach, and Millwall could potentially join the automatic promotion conversation.

Leagues One and Two feature first versus third matchups, as well as play-off pushes and relegation battles.

Here are five key storylines to watch.

Ed Still has previously managed Charleroi, KAS Eupen, and KV Kortrijk in Belgium.

Watford's appointment of a new head coach is not unusual, but hiring Ed Still is notable.

Despite his brother Will's struggles with Southampton in the Championship, Ed Still is undeterred as he enters the competitive world of Vicarage Road.

Still's first match is against Preston, and a win could propel Watford into the play-off spots, despite being winless in six games.

Still described the Championship as "super, super, super-competitive" in an interview with the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast.

He emphasized his role as a head coach, stating he is "100% a head coach" and "just a cog in Watford FC."

However, Watford's history of frequently changing coaches poses a challenge for Still, who faces a tough test at Preston.

Millwall recently defeated promotion rivals Wrexham, boosting their chances.

A potential automatic promotion spot may have seemed unlikely for Millwall, but a win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday could leave them just three points behind second-placed Coventry.

Millwall have conceded only one goal in their last three matches, including a win over Wrexham, and will look to build on this momentum.

The team still has challenging matches ahead, but a trip to Hillsborough is the immediate focus for boss Alex Neil.

Neil cautioned against complacency, stating that his team must approach the game with the right mindset.

"We need to attack this game and try to win it," Neil told BBC Radio London, emphasizing the importance of a strong performance.

Sam Dalby has scored four goals in Bolton's last three games, contributing to their recent success.

Cardiff City and Lincoln City have set a high pace in League One, but Bolton Wanderers are working to prevent their promotion.

Bolton's four consecutive wins have propelled them into contention, and they will face second-placed Lincoln on Saturday.

Head coach Steven Schumacher acknowledged the challenge of playing at Lincoln but expressed confidence in his team.

Both teams have earned 16 points from their last six matches, but Lincoln holds a six-point advantage over Bolton.

Despite Schumacher's comments, the meeting between Bolton and Lincoln appears crucial for the visitors' promotion hopes.

Luke Williams led Notts County back to the EFL in 2023, and now manages Peterborough.

Williams is known for his proactive approach, having worked as a customer care assistant at Bristol Airport during his time between management jobs.

Since arriving at Peterborough in October, Williams has made a significant impact, guiding the team from the bottom of League One to eighth place.

Williams' team will face Bradford City, who occupy the final play-off spot, on Saturday.

Bradford has struggled with four defeats in six matches, leaving them vulnerable to chasing teams like Peterborough.

The Bantams' recent form has created an opportunity for Williams' side to gain ground in the play-off pursuit.

New Barrow boss Dino Maamria has previously managed Burton, Oldham, and Stevenage in the EFL.

Promotion from the National League can be a significant achievement, as seen with teams like Bromley and Notts County.

League Two leaders Bromley host Notts County on Saturday, while Barrow faces a different challenge.

Barrow's return to the EFL in 2020 was a notable story, but their current season is marked by struggle.

The team's history includes a notable injustice in 1972, when they were voted out of the league despite finishing above other teams.

Barrow's return to the EFL was facilitated by a vote to curtail the 2020 season due to Covid, declaring them National League champions.

The team has since experienced close calls, including a near miss with the play-offs in the 2023-24 season.

This season, however, has been bleak, with the sacking of boss Paul Gallagher and the appointment of Dino Maamria as their sixth permanent boss in fewer than four years.

Maamria faces a significant challenge in turning around the team's fortunes and avoiding a return to non-league football.

Barrow's current position gives them a three-point cushion above the relegation zone, with a crucial match against Colchester United, who are pushing for a play-off spot, scheduled for Saturday at 15:00 GMT.

Following the Colchester match, Barrow will face Harrogate, the team currently at the bottom of the table, and then host Newport, who are second from bottom, on the final day of the season – a scenario Barrow hopes to avoid.

Cumbria has had a presence in the EFL for the past 22 years, but that streak is under threat; manager Maamria must act swiftly to prevent this from becoming a reality once again.