Bromley and Newport face each other on Thursday, December 26, 2024, following impressive unbeaten runs, with kick-off set for 3pm.
To catch the action live, viewers can tune in via Sky Sports+, which is included in various Sky TV packages starting at £22 per month. Viewers can also choose the Sports package plus Netflix at £43 per month. On this busy Boxing Day, Sky Sports will broadcast all 36 EFL matches live, including this showdown between Bromley, who haven’t lost any of their last nine games, alongside Newport, who are unbeaten in their last five.
Meanwhile, Oxford hosts Cardiff on the same day, as both teams are embroiled in the precarious fight against relegation. Scheduled to kick off at 3pm, Oxford will aim to turn their recent fortunes around following the sacking of their promotion-winning manager Des Buckingham. Cardiff, who similarly are struggling for form, will be hoping for positive results from their interim management.
Peterborough is set to clash with Mansfield, also on December 26, hoping to break free from the mid-table rut of League One. This intriguing fixture kicks off at 3pm. Peterborough’s top scorer Kwame Poku has been struggling to score recently, whereas Mansfield’s Lee Gregory has been pivotal for their attacks.
Shrewsbury faces Lincoln on the same date, needing points desperately as they aim for survival at the bottom of League One. Shrewsbury, who have not had the best luck recently, could seize the opportunity against Lincoln, who just secured their first League One win since October. This relegation battle also starts at 3pm.
Tranmere and Accrington Stanley meet on December 26 as well. Positioned just above the relegation zone, Tranmere will fight to pull clear of danger against Accrington. The match begins at 3pm, and fans are eager to see which side emerges victorious.
Walsall will take on Doncaster on the same day. Having been on form to stay at the top of the league, Walsall will look to maintain their position against third-placed Doncaster. Also kicking off at 3pm, both teams will be eager for points and the subsequent bragging rights.
For those wishing to stream these matches, Sky Sports customers can access the games via the Sky Go app on their devices. Non-subscribers have the option to watch via NOW, which offers day and monthly memberships at £14.99 and £34.99, respectively. The NOW app is available on computer and various devices so fans can catch the excitement of the matches wherever they are.
Bet365 provides updated odds for the matches, indicating the competitive nature of Boxing Day fixtures. Odds for Bromley are at 11/5 against Newport's 5/4, with Cardiff facing Oxford at similar margins. Peterborough's odds are 23/20 against Mansfield's condition of 2/1, with Shrewsbury needing to capitalize on their betting odds of 3/1 against Lincoln's 3/4. Tranmere finds themselves at 11/5 against Accrington’s 5/4, all indicative of the tight competition anticipated.
With expectations high on what will be one of the busiest days of the football calendar, fans will not want to miss any of the action!
