There are some cracking games to keep an eye on in League One today, away from Ipswich Town's trip to the MK Dons. Mark Heath takes a look...

Matches of the day

In terms of best game of the day on paper, the clash at Oakwell between sixth-placed Barnsley and the team one place above them, Derby County, looks the pick.

The Tykes are four points behind Town with two games in hand, and three off fourth-placed with Bolton with three games in hand.

They could yet get themselves into the automatic promotion mix and, of course, still have to host the Blues, on March 25.

East Anglian Daily Times: Paul Warne's Derby County are fifthPaul Warne's Derby County are fifth

Derby, meanwhile, have cooled off a bit since their tremendous unbeaten run was ended at Wycombe earlier this month.

They've only won one of their last three, but are still very much in the promotion race, with a game in hand on Town and two on Bolton.

Both sides boast ex-Town strikers too, of course - and both scored last weekend.

David McGoldrick has 16 goals in 31 games this season, including three hat-tricks, while James Norwood has seven strikes in 31 matches, with four in his last ten.

Elsewhere, the game between Peterborough (ninth) and Plymouth (second) also looks a good one, as does the match-up between Shrewsbury (eighth) and Wycombe (seventh).

More on those Wanderers shortly.

East Anglian Daily Times: Darren Moore's Sheffield Wednesday haven't lost in the league since the start of OctoberDarren Moore's Sheffield Wednesday haven't lost in the league since the start of October (Image: Archant)

Town's rivals

We're keeping an eye on all the sides around Town now, with just 14 games to go, aren't we?

Barnsley and Derby's duel is covered above, so let's look at the others.

Table-toppers Sheffield Wednesday travel to Charlton, who are 11th, looking to extend their crazy unbeaten run.

Darren Moore's men haven't lost in the league since a 2-1 defeat at Plymouth on October 4 - that's 19 games!

Bolton, who were themselves going like a train until they were de-railed at Wycombe last weekend, entertain middle-of-the-table Port Vale.

Wanderers will be boosted by booking a trip to Wembley in midweek, beating Accrington to secure a spot in the EFL Trophy final against Plymouth.

You'd expect both the Owls and Bolton to plunder three points this weekend.

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Bloomfield, left, has taken over from Gareth Ainsworth as Wycombe Wanderers bossMatt Bloomfield, left, has taken over from Gareth Ainsworth as Wycombe Wanderers boss (Image: PA)

Suffolk boy wanders to Wycombe

I mentioned we'd be returning to Wycombe earlier, so here we are. It's been a busy week at Wanderers, who have won five league games on the bounce and now sit just three points outside the top six.

But long-serving boss Gareth Ainsworth - he of the long hair and leather jackets - has jumped ship to test himself in the Championship at QPR.

Replacing him, hailing from Felixstowe and having come through the Ipswich Town academy, is Matt Bloomfield.

Bloomfield arrives at Wanderers fresh from turning Colchester United's fortunes around in a matter of months and is a bonafide legend at Wycombe, having played 558 games for them.

"It felt so right to come back," he said. "It's a really exciting time for the football club and an exciting prospect for myself. I'm ready for this job.

"The lure of coming back here to manage this football club was always going to be too big to turn down.

"It's been a huge experience for me. I always had hopes and aspirations of being the manager here one day and I think leaving here, albeit for a short time, has helped me get ready for this opportunity.

"I've had so many special memories at Wycombe. I was looking through photos with my girls last night and it brought it all back about some of the amazing times we've enjoyed here. I'm sure we can create so many more special memories here."

Bloomfield starts with a challenging game at Shrewsbury, who were unbeaten since New Year's Day until they lost at Accrington last time out.

He'll bring Wycombe to Portman Road on Good Friday, April 7 - and that one could be huge.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mark Bonner's got the backing of the Cambridge United boardMark Bonner's got the backing of the Cambridge United board (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

Bonner gets backing of board

Cambridge United were many pundits' pick for dark horses this season, but it's not played out like that.

The U's are bang in relegation strife, 22nd in the table, having only won eight of their 31 games so far and recently gone eight matches without a victory.

Despite that, owner Paul Barry has insisted this week that highly-rated young boss Mark Bonner is not at risk of the sack.

In a message to fans, Barry said: "The commitment and the way the coaching staff have dealt with the recent period has been first class.

"As ever in football, the burden is shouldered most by the head coach and Mark has shown real character and leadership throughout this period.

"He has been absolutely fundamental to our recent success and all of us, owners and board, very much see him as part of our future."

East Anglian Daily Times: Leif Davis is one of the third tier's best creatorsLeif Davis is one of the third tier's best creators (Image: Ross Halls)

Stats leaders

Peterborough's Jonson Clarke-Harris remains the third tier's top scorer, with 16 strikes.

But Town's Conor Chaplin is now in a three-way tie for second on 14, along with Bristol Rovers' Aaron Collins and Bolton's Dion Charles.

McGoldrick is third with 13.

Collins still tops the assists charts with ten, one ahead of Exeter's Jevani Brown. Flying Town left back Leif Davis is up to third, with eight.

Davis is also now tied with Wednesday wizard Barry Bannan for most chances created, with 79 each.

Full fixtures (3pm unless stated)

Oxford United v Bristol Rovers (12.30pm), Barnsley v Derby County, Bolton Wanderers v Port Vale, Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley, Charlton Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday, Exeter City v Cambridge United, Fleetwood Town v Morecambe, Forest Green Rovers v Lincoln City, MK Dons v Ipswich Town, Peterborough United v Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth v Cheltenham Town, Shrewsbury Town v Wycombe Wanderers