A packed schedule of English Football League action is set for Monday, December 29, offering crucial points at both ends of the tables across all three divisions. Every match will be broadcast live, providing a feast of football for fans.
Strange Start and Championship Summit Clash
The evening's action begins with a highly unusual 6pm kick-off in the Championship. League leaders Coventry City, under manager Frank Lampard, host third-place Ipswich Town. The Sky Blues aim to solidify their position at the summit, while the Tractor Boys have ambitions to close the significant 13-point gap to the top.
Key Battles Across the Leagues
At 7:45pm, a full slate of games gets underway. In League One, Bradford City target a jump into second place by overcoming rock-bottom Port Vale, who are desperate for points to avoid the drop. The Championship features a Midlands derby where Leicester City and Derby County, separated by just one point in mid-table, face a potential six-pointer in their push for Premier League promotion.
Sheffield Wednesday's plight is stark; sitting on -8 points after entering administration in October, they face Blackburn Rovers seemingly destined for League One. In another tight League One encounter, Plymouth Argyle host Wycombe Wanderers with only three points separating 10th from 20th place.
Late Kick-Off and How to Watch
The final game of the night sees Birmingham City welcome Southampton at 8:15pm. The Saints, five points off the playoffs, need a strong finish, while the Blues lag just a point behind them. All matches are exclusively available on Sky Sports.
The specific broadcast details are as follows:
- Coventry City vs Ipswich Town and Birmingham City vs Southampton will air on Sky Sports Football.
- All League One and League Two fixtures, including Bradford vs Port Vale and Tranmere vs Barrow, are available to stream on Sky Sports+.
