Coventry versus Ipswich, Leicester against Derby, along with Additional EFL Action Updates
Hello to a packed evening of EFL as well as international soccer action. Our focus includes key second-tier clashes and the crucial last pool games in the Afcon competition.
Introduction
Hello everyone. You are welcome to what is reportedly this second-to-last soccer live blog of the year. There’s an extensive EFL slate, kicking off with Ipswich's trip to Coventry at 18:00, and we will also monitor a close watch on the two night games from the first group at the Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco hosting Zambia as well as Mali facing Comoros.
Our primary attention will be on these matches, with 19:45 start times unless stated.
Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures
- Comoros versus Mali (19:00)
- Zambia v The Atlas Lions (19:00)
Championship
- Coventry v Ipswich (6pm)
- Leicester v Derby
- Boro v The Tigers
- The Lions v The Robins
- Wrexham versus North End
League One
- Cardiff v Stevenage
Recent Lineup Updates
Ipswich at Coventry Team News
The early game, featuring the sides sitting top and third in the Championship, promises to be an exciting match. Here are the confirmed lineups.
Coventry City (a 4-2-3-1 formation) The goalkeeper; the right-back, Woolfenden, Kitching, Brau; the midfielder, the captain; Sakamoto, the attacking midfielder, Mason-Clark; Wright.
Subs: The backup keeper, Allen, the forward, the defender, the full-back, Latibeaudiere, the midfielder, the youngster, the player.
Ipswich Town (a 4-2-3-1 setup) Walton; the defender, the centre-half, the defender, the left-back; the midfielder, the midfielder; the attacker, the playmaker, the winger; Azon.
Subs: Palmer, the defender, the midfielder, Humphreys, Cajuste, the winger, the forward, the attacker, the striker.
The official Anthony Backhouse (Cumbria).
Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Scenarios
Look, it’s complicated. That's often the case where only some third-placed teams qualify. This is the current state ahead of tonight’s final round of matches.
- Morocco 4pts, GD+2
- Mali 2pts, 0 goal difference (goals scored 2)
- Zambia 2 points, 0 goal difference (goals scored 1)
- The Coelacanths 1pt, GD-2
To summarize, Morocco are probably fine though they will aim to beat Zambia and win their pool. Zambia probably need a draw or better versus the hosts. Comoros probably need to overcome Mali, who will probably be okay with a draw.
A host of potential results and permutations.
Egypt's Match with Angola Update
The final act to the second group at this Africa Cup of Nations has coverage elsewhere. For those wishing to remain unaware, it's best not to seek out that information.
Second Tier 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 |
