December Action in The Championship

As we approach the halfway mark of the Championship season, the stakes are higher than ever in the race for promotion and the battle to avoid relegation. This midweek round features pivotal clashes that could shape the league's top and bottom.

The Battle for the Top: The Race for Automatic Promotion and Championship Playoff Spots

Sheffield United, Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland are locked in a tight race, with just three points separating them. Sunderland, who once enjoyed a comfortable lead, have faltered recently but managed a narrow 2-1 win over Stoke last weekend, their first victory in seven games.

Leeds are coming off a strong 1-0 win against Derby, a response to their earlier defeat to Blackburn. With four wins in their last five games, Daniel Farke's side is aiming to put pressure on Sheffield United, who face Millwall on Wednesday. However, Leeds must first overcome a formidable Middlesbrough team tonight.

Burnley, meanwhile, face Derby at Turf Moor. After a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough over the weekend, Burnley will look to return to winning ways. The Clarets’ solid defense has conceded only one goal in their last six matches, making them the clear favorites.

Lampard’s Coventry against The Draw Specialists

West Bromwich Albion have earned the title of the Championship's draw kings, with 11 stalemates this season. Despite an unbeaten run of 11 games, only one of those matches ended in victory. On Wednesday, they host Coventry, a must-win match if they hope to reignite their promotion push. Coventry, under new manager Frank Lampard, are showing signs of improvement, having secured four points from their last two games, including a narrow 1-0 win over Millwall.

Plymouth Argyle: A New Era with Rooney and Phelan

Plymouth’s struggles continue as they sit deep in the relegation zone. After heavy defeats to Norwich (1-6) and Bristol City (0-4), Wayne Rooney has brought in former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan to turn things around. Phelan will make his debut in Tuesday’s match against Swansea at Home Park. Can the duo bring a touch of “United magic” to lift Plymouth out of trouble?

Relegation Dogfight: Half of the Teams at Risk

With only six points separating 14th-placed Coventry and bottom-side Hull City, the fight to avoid relegation is fiercer than ever. Hull, now under new manager Ruben Selles, face a daunting task against promotion-chasing Watford. After an 11-match winless streak, Hull desperately need points to climb out of the drop zone.

Elsewhere, crucial matchups include Luton hosting Stoke and QPR welcoming Oxford. Both QPR and Portsmouth have shown recent improvement, but the rest of the relegation-threatened sides must step up their game in this decisive week.

Midweek Fixtures:

Tuesday:

Burnley vs. Derby

Luton vs. Stoke

Plymouth vs. Swansea

Portsmouth vs. Norwich

Sheffield Wednesday vs. Blackburn

Sunderland vs. Bristol City

Leeds vs. Middlesbrough

Wednesday:

Cardiff vs. Preston

Hull vs. Watford

Millwall vs. Sheffield United

QPR vs. Oxford

West Brom vs. Coventry

Championship Round Drama Awaits

With so much on the line at both ends of the table, this week promises unmissable action. Whether it’s the thrill of the promotion race or the intensity of the relegation battle, every match carries high stakes. Don’t miss out on the drama! Odds for the midweek round can be found at Betsson and 1win.

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