Like hanging around during that awkward period between Christmas and new year, the international break had many fans kicking their heels, but with players returning from all parts of the globe the EFL has a full programme this weekend.
There are 100% records to be protected, derbies with bragging rights up for grabs and new faces from deadline day to parade.
Of the league's 72 clubs, only Championship leaders Middlesbrough have a 100% record while Oxford and Leicester meet for the first time in more than 30 years and there's the small matter of Southampton against Portsmouth.