A packed schedule of English Football League action is set for Monday, December 29, with crucial matches across the Championship, League One, and League Two. Every game will be broadcast live, offering fans a feast of football as the season approaches its midway point.
Strange Start and Championship Showdowns
The evening's action begins with a highly unusual 6pm kick-off in the Championship. League leaders Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard, host third-place Ipswich Town. The Sky Blues aim to solidify their position at the summit, while the Tractor Boys have their sights set on reducing the significant 13-point gap to the top.
Later, at 7:45pm, the focus shifts to the lower reaches of the second tier. Sheffield Wednesday, sitting rock bottom on -8 points after entering administration in October, face a daunting task against 18th-placed Blackburn Rovers. Relegation to League One appears almost certain for the Owls.
Mid-Table Melees and Promotion Pursuits
The battle for Premier League promotion sees two historic clubs clash. Leicester City (14th) welcome Derby County (11th) in a 7:45pm fixture that could prove to be a vital six-pointer. With just a single point separating the Foxes and the Rams, both teams will be desperate for a win to ignite their push for a top-flight return.
In League One, Bradford City have a chance to leapfrog Lincoln City into second place when they face bottom club Port Vale. Meanwhile, the division's tight nature is highlighted by the meeting between Plymouth Argyle (20th) and Wycombe Wanderers (10th), with only three points currently separating the two sides.
How to Watch Every Fixture Live
All of Monday's EFL matches are available to watch live via Sky Sports. The Championship clashes – Coventry City vs Ipswich Town and the later 8:15pm game between Birmingham City and Southampton – will be shown on Sky Sports Football.
Every other fixture, including the League One and League Two games, can be accessed through the Sky Sports+ streaming service. This ensures fans won't miss a moment of the action from Tranmere Rovers vs Barrow AFC in League Two or Grimsby Town's encounter with Shrewsbury Town.
