BBC Final Score reporter Marc Webber says Ipswich's run of three away games in their next four in the Championship will be key.
The festive period can often mean a lot of travelling for some - and Ipswich Town are no exception.
The Tractor Boys will only play one of their next four Championship games at home between now and the FA Cup third round on 10 January.
That may be a problem for them, as they've proven to be a bit travel sick in their away record so far.
On the road, Ipswich have lost four, drawn three and won three. Their away goal difference is +3.
Their overall goal difference is the second highest in the league at +15 and they have only lost one game in 12 at Portman Road (W7 D4).
So, you can see why - much like some of us dread having to visit certain relatives at Christmas - Ipswich are perhaps not looking forward to the next few days.
The journeys to Millwall, Coventry and Portsmouth will be no walkovers, as all have the ability and the need to get a win for their own ambitions.
The next couple of weeks could be crucial for the Tractor Boys' attempt to bounce back into the Premier League.
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