[b]These two are leading the charge to the top flight and Friday night's meeting should see Southampton take a giant stride towards being crowned champions...[/b]
[i]Southampton v Reading, Friday 19:45, Sky Sports 1, Match odds: Southampton 2.36, Reading 3.35, The Draw 3.45[/i]
The Saints have long been involved in a two-horse race for the title, with the subtle difference that it is now Reading rather than West Ham who are mounting the challenge.
The pair are tied on 82 points and though automatic promotion is undoubtedly the main prize, both will be gunning to finish top of the pile. The Saints, who have led for much of the way, are 1.87 to go up as champions, while Reading are currently 2.18 to overhaul them.
A spectacular run of 13 wins in 15 fixtures has seen the Royals...