Portsmouth handed pre-Sunderland boost, Barnsley's welcome return and Luton eye title: League One weekend preview

A key weekend awaits in League One, with the promotion picture set to become a lot clearer.

There are some key fixtures in the battle for the top two and the play-offs, and Sunderland's fate could be decided this weekend. Scroll down and click through the pages as we preview what looks set to be a dramatic few days in League One:

A big weekend awaits Sunderland in League Oneplaceholder image
A big weekend awaits Sunderland in League One
A clash which could have huge ramifications on the promotion race sees the sides currently sat third and fourth face-off. Both teams are in desperate need of a win, which could make this one a classic.placeholder image
A clash which could have huge ramifications on the promotion race sees the sides currently sat third and fourth face-off. Both teams are in desperate need of a win, which could make this one a classic.
Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett could be handed a pre-match boost after it was confirmed that midfielder Dion Donohue could form part of the travelling squad after a spell out through injury.placeholder image
Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett could be handed a pre-match boost after it was confirmed that midfielder Dion Donohue could form part of the travelling squad after a spell out through injury.
Sunderland have been handed injury boosts of their own, with the likes of Adam Matthews and Dylan McGeouch returning to training. They could hand Ross some real selection headaches.placeholder image
Sunderland have been handed injury boosts of their own, with the likes of Adam Matthews and Dylan McGeouch returning to training. They could hand Ross some real selection headaches.
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