Coventry versus The Tractor Boys, The Foxes versus Derby, and Additional EFL League Updates
Welcome for the full night of Football League and international football action. Our focus includes important Championship clashes plus the pivotal last pool matches in this Afcon tournament.
Opening Notes
Oh, hi folks. You are welcome to the arguably this second-to-last soccer live blog of the year. We have an extensive Football League schedule, kicking off with Coventry v Ipswich at 6pm, and we will also monitor a close watch on both evening fixtures from Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco hosting Zambia and Comoros v Mali.
Our primary attention will be on these matches, all 19:45 start times except where noted.
Afcon 2025
- The Coelacanths versus The Eagles (7pm)
- The Copper Bullets v The Atlas Lions (19:00)
Championship
- Coventry v The Tractor Boys (18:00)
- The Foxes v The Rams
- Boro versus Hull
- The Lions v The Robins
- Wrexham versus North End
League One
- The Bluebirds v Boro
Latest Lineup Updates
Coventry v Ipswich Team News
The early game, between the teams who are first and third in the second tier, could be a thriller. These are the starting elevens.
Coventry City (a 4-2-3-1 formation) Rushworth; van Ewijk, the centre-back, Kitching, Brau; the midfielder, the captain; Sakamoto, the attacking midfielder, Mason-Clark; the striker.
Subs: Wilson, Allen, the forward, Kesler-Hayden, the full-back, Latibeaudiere, Eccles, Perry, Andrews.
Ipswich (a 4-2-3-1 setup) Walton; the defender, O’Shea, the defender, the left-back; the midfielder, the midfielder; Walle, Nunez, the winger; Azon.
Substitutes: The goalkeeper, Young, the midfielder, the defender, Cajuste, the winger, McAteer, the attacker, the striker.
The official Backhouse (Cumbria).
Afcon 2025: Group A Permutations
It's a tricky picture. It always is where only some third-placed sides qualify. This is the current state before this evening's final set of matches.
- The Atlas Lions 4 points, +2 goal difference
- The Eagles 2 points, 0 goal difference (goals scored 2)
- Zambia 2pts, 0 goal difference (goals scored 1)
- Comoros 1 point, -2 goal difference
Briefly, Morocco are probably fine but will want to defeat their opponents and top the group. Zambia likely requires a draw or better against the hosts. Comoros probably need to overcome their rivals, who will probably be okay with a draw.
Many possibilities, various outcomes, plenty of scenarios.
Angola v Egypt Update
The denouement of Group B at this Africa Cup of Nations is being covered. To avoid spoilers, don’t click the link.
Championship Standings Overview
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 31 | 51 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 9 | 43 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| 4 | Hull | 23 | 2 | 38 |
| 5 | Preston North End | 23 | 7 | 37 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 23 | 7 | 36 |
| 7 | Millwall | 23 | -6 | 36 |
| 8 | Watford | 23 | 4 | 35 |
| 9 | QPR | 23 | -2 | 35 |
| 10 | Stoke | 23 | 7 | 34 |
| 11 | Derby | 23 | 1 | 32 |
| 12 | Southampton | 23 | 4 | 31 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 23 | 2 | 31 |
| 14 | Leicester | 23 | -1 | 31 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 23 | 1 | 30 |
| 16 | West Brom | 23 | -5 | 28 |
| 17 | Charlton | 22 | -6 | 27 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 22 | -4 | 26 |
| 19 | Sheff Utd | 23 | -5 | 26 |
| 20 | Swansea | 23 | -7 | 26 |
| 21 | Oxford Utd | 23 | -8 | 22 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 22 | -10 | 22 |
| 23 | Norwich | 23 | -9 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheff Wed | 22 | -27 | -8 |
