The Sky Blues v Ipswich, The Foxes versus The Rams, along with More Football Action Updates

Welcome to a busy evening of Football League as well as continental football action. We'll be covering major second-tier matches plus those pivotal final group matches in this Africa Cup of Nations competition.

Introduction

Oh, hi folks. You are welcome to what is arguably this second-to-last football live blog of the year. There’s a full EFL slate, starting with Coventry v Ipswich at 18:00, and we’ll also be keeping at least a third of an eye on the two evening fixtures from the first group at this Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia against the hosts Morocco and Comoros v Mali.

Our primary attention will be on the following games, all 19:45 kick-offs unless stated.

Afcon 2025

• Comoros versus Mali (7pm)
• Zambia versus Morocco (7pm)

Championship

• Coventry v The Tractor Boys (6pm)
• Leicester versus The Rams
• Boro v Hull
• Millwall versus The Robins
• Wrexham versus Preston

Third Tier Fixture

• Cardiff versus Boro

Recent Lineup Updates

Ipswich at Coventry Confirmed Lineups

The evening's opener, featuring the sides sitting first and third in the second tier, could be a thriller. These are the two XIs.

Coventry City (a 4-2-3-1 formation) The goalkeeper; van Ewijk, the centre-back, Kitching, the left-back; Torp, the captain; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Wright.

Subs: Wilson, the midfielder, Simms, the defender, Bidwell, Latibeaudiere, the midfielder, the youngster, the player.

Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1) The shot-stopper; Furlong, O’Shea, Kipre, Greaves; the midfielder, the midfielder; the attacker, Nunez, the winger; the centre-forward.

Subs: Palmer, the defender, Johnson, Humphreys, Cajuste, the winger, the forward, Philogene-Bidace, the striker.

Referee Anthony Backhouse (Cumbria).

Africa Cup of Nations: First Group Scenarios

The situation is complex. That's often the case where only some third-place sides progress. This is the current state before tonight’s final round of matches.

• Morocco 4pts, GD+2
• The Eagles 2 points, 0 goal difference (with 2 goals for)
• Zambia 2 points, 0 goal difference (goals scored 1)
• Comoros 1 point, GD-2

In short, Morocco is likely safe though they will aim to defeat their opponents to win the group. Zambia likely requires a draw or better versus Morocco. Comoros probably must to overcome Mali, who will probably be okay with a draw.

Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.

Angola v Egypt Latest

The denouement of the second group at the continental championship is being covered. If you don’t want to know the score, avoid following that coverage.

Championship Table Overview