The Sky Blues v Ipswich, The Foxes versus Derby, and Additional Football League Previews
Welcome to a full night of EFL as well as continental soccer action. We'll be covering key Championship clashes and those crucial last group matches in this Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Introduction
Hello everyone. Welcome to what is reportedly the penultimate football clockwatch of the year. We have an extensive Football League schedule, kicking off with Ipswich's trip to Coventry at 6pm, and we will also monitor a close watch on the two evening games from Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco hosting Zambia as well as Comoros v Mali.
Our primary attention will be on the following fixtures, with 19:45 start times except where noted.
Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures
- The Coelacanths v The Eagles (19:00)
- Zambia v Morocco (7pm)
Second Division Matches
- The Sky Blues versus Ipswich (6pm)
- Leicester v The Rams
- Middlesbrough versus Hull
- Millwall versus Bristol City
- Wrexham v North End
League One
- The Bluebirds v Stevenage
Latest Team News
Ipswich at Coventry Confirmed Lineups
The early game, between the teams who are first and third in the second tier, promises to be an exciting match. These are the two XIs.
Coventry (a 4-2-3-1 formation) Rushworth; van Ewijk, the centre-back, the defender, the left-back; Torp, the captain; the winger, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Wright.
Substitutes: The backup keeper, Allen, the forward, Kesler-Hayden, the full-back, Latibeaudiere, the midfielder, the youngster, Andrews.
Ipswich (a 4-2-3-1 setup) Walton; Furlong, the centre-half, Kipre, Greaves; the midfielder, the midfielder; the attacker, the playmaker, the winger; the centre-forward.
Substitutes: Palmer, Young, the midfielder, the defender, Cajuste, the winger, McAteer, Philogene-Bidace, the striker.
The official Backhouse (Cumbria).
Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Scenarios
Look, it’s complicated. It always is when some but not all third-placed sides qualify. Here’s how things look ahead of this evening's final set of matches.
- The Atlas Lions 4pts, GD+2
- The Eagles 2 points, 0 goal difference (goals scored 2)
- The Copper Bullets 2 points, GD0 (with 1 goal for)
- The Coelacanths 1 point, GD-2
To summarize, Morocco are probably fine but will want to beat their opponents to win their pool. Zambia likely requires at least a point versus the hosts. Comoros probably need to overcome their rivals, who will probably be okay with a point.
Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.
Angola v Egypt Latest
The conclusion of Group B at this Africa Cup of Nations is being covered. For those wishing to remain unaware, it's best not to seek out that information.
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 |
