EFL preview: Savage salvation and a happy homecoming?

Here are the five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend. Robbie Savage (right) was appointed Peterborough United boss on 2 October while Graham Alexander (left) was given the Preston North End job on 28 September It takes two weeks inside a chrysalis for a butterfly to emerge, eye-catching in flight, but could the same metamorphosis happen for a football team? Not all of the English Football League have enjoyed a fortnight off during the international break; teams in League One and League Two have continued their campaigns while a number of players have been off representing their countries. However, October still offers a fresh start.

Close enough to the start of the season for new managers to make an impact in the league, far enough that sides should be finding their footing. Here are some of the standout fixtures and narratives across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend. West Bromwich Albion are currently fifth on the Championship table, three points above 10th placed Birmingham City West Bromwich Albion defender Conor Townsend labelled their 1-0 loss to local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers their "worst performance of the season" but a chance to show they can turn up in a big match has rolled around quickly. The Baggies return