Championship Fixtures Heat Up as Festive Period Approaches

10 December 2025 Sports and Championships

The Championship’s Crucial December Fixtures

December represents a pivotal month in the EFL Championship calendar, with so many fixtures scheduled during the festive period. The 2025–26 season consists of 33 weekend rounds, 9 midweek rounds, and 4 bank holiday rounds, making it one of the most demanding competitions in English football.

Recent Matches and Current Form

The Championship has delivered dramatic action in recent weeks. Bristol City faced Leicester, Derby met Millwall, Ipswich took on Stoke City, and Hull City played Wrexham in midweek fixtures. Derby County fell 1-3 to Leicester City, whilst Hull City lost 1-4 to Middlesbrough in comprehensive fashion.

As the Christmas period enters full flow, this is where the Championship is at its best, with teams battling for promotion places and fighting to avoid relegation. The competition remains incredibly tight across the middle of the table, creating an exciting spectacle for supporters.

Notable Developments

One of the season’s most dramatic storylines involves Sheffield Wednesday, who were deducted twelve points due to filing for administration on 24 October 2025, then deducted a further six points on 1 December 2025. This has left rock bottom Wednesday on minus 10 points with an insurmountable 28 points to make up in retaining Championship status.

Looking Ahead

The upcoming fixtures promise more thrilling encounters as teams navigate this demanding period. Another round of midweek combat is rapidly approaching where both the top and bottom of the table will be impacted. With promotion battles intensifying and relegation fears mounting, every match carries significant weight.

For fans seeking to follow their teams through this crucial period, the Championship’s packed fixture schedule ensures there’s rarely a dull moment. The competition’s intensity and unpredictability continue to make it one of the most entertaining leagues in world football, particularly during the traditional festive period when matches come thick and fast.