Coventry versus Ipswich, The Foxes versus The Rams, along with More EFL Action Updates
Welcome to a busy evening of EFL as well as international soccer fixtures. Our focus includes major second-tier clashes and the crucial last group games in this Afcon competition.
Introduction
Greetings to all. You are welcome to the arguably the penultimate soccer clockwatch of the year. We have a full Football League slate, starting with Coventry v Ipswich at 18:00, while we will also monitor a close watch on the two night games from the first group at this Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco hosting Zambia and Comoros v Mali.
We'll be focussing on these matches, with 7.45pm start times except where noted.
Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures
- The Coelacanths versus The Eagles (19:00)
- Zambia v Morocco (19:00)
Second Division Matches
- The Sky Blues v Ipswich (6pm)
- The Foxes v Derby
- Boro v Hull
- The Lions versus Bristol City
- The Red Dragons versus Preston
Third Tier Fixture
- Cardiff versus Boro
Recent Team News
Ipswich at Coventry Team News
The early game, featuring the sides sitting top and third in the Championship, looks like an exciting match. These are the starting elevens.
Coventry City (a 4-2-3-1 formation) Rushworth; the right-back, the centre-back, the defender, Brau; the midfielder, Grimes; the winger, the attacking midfielder, the forward; Wright.
Substitutes: Wilson, Allen, the forward, the defender, Bidwell, Latibeaudiere, Eccles, the youngster, the player.
Ipswich (a 4-2-3-1 setup) Walton; the defender, O’Shea, Kipre, Greaves; Matusiwa, Taylor; Walle, Nunez, Jack Clarke; Azon.
Substitutes: The goalkeeper, Young, Johnson, Humphreys, Cajuste, the winger, the forward, the attacker, Akpom.
Referee Backhouse (Cumbria).
Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Scenarios
The situation is complex. It always is when some but not all third-place sides qualify. This is the current state ahead of tonight’s final set of matches.
- Morocco 4 points, GD+2
- The Eagles 2pts, GD0 (goals scored 2)
- Zambia 2 points, GD0 (goals scored 1)
- The Coelacanths 1 point, GD-2
Briefly, Morocco is likely safe though they will aim to beat Zambia to top the group. Zambia likely requires a draw or better against the hosts. The island nation likely need to beat Mali, who will probably be okay with a point.
Many possibilities, various outcomes, plenty of scenarios.
Egypt's Match with Angola Latest
The denouement to the second group at this continental championship 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 |
