Can Sheff U take control in PL race & are Luton heading for drop? | Weekend EFL guide


Massive live games, free highlights, league tables, podcasts, exclusive interviews and more. Everything you need to know about the EFL this weekend on Sky Sports.

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Fri Mar 28

  • CH: Sheff Utd vs Coventry (8pm)
  • L2: Colchester vs Grimsby (7.45pm), Tranmere vs Cheltenham (7.45pm)

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Simeon Gholam and David Prutton look ahead to Sheff Utd vs Coventry on Championship Predictions on the Sky Sports Essential EFL Podcast.

The Championship run-in begins at Bramall Lane on Friday night. A point or a win takes Sheffield United above Leeds at the top of the table, while Coventry will be looking to further bolster their place in the play-offs.

In League Two, Colchester and Grimsby are both jousting for a play-off place, while Tranmere will be desperate for a victory that could take them away from the relegation places against Cheltenham. Rovers currently sit six points clear of the drop.

Sat Mar 29 (All 12.30pm Kick Off)

  • CH: Hull vs Luton, Watford vs Plymouth
  • L1: Charlton vs Huddersfield, Stockport vs Burton
  • L2: Accrington vs Bradford, Crewe vs Port Vale

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Simeon Gholam and David Prutton look ahead to Watford vs Plymouth on Championship Predictions on the Sky Sports Essential EFL Podcast.

On Saturday, Hull and Luton meet in what could prove to be a crucial relegation six-pointer, while Watford and Plymouth need wins to boost their play-off and survival hopes, respectively.

In League One, Charlton, Huddersfield and Stockport are all in play-off contention, while Burton need points to try and beat the drop. They head into the weekend six points adrift of safety.

In League Two, Bradford will be hopeful of a victory at Accrington that would take them top of the table, while Crewe and Port Vale both harbour, at minimum, ambitions of the play-offs.

Race for the PL: Leeds, Sheff Utd, Burnley battling for top-two spot

Sky Sports takes a look at the frontrunners in the promotion race from the Championship to the Premier League.

Brewster still ‘buzzing’ from Steel City winner

Rhian Brewster tells Sky Sports about scoring the winner for Sheffield United in the Steel City derby and his hope he’s over past injury issues.

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Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster tells Sky Sports that he’s still buzzing from scoring the derby winner against Sheffield Wednesday.

How experience has helped Lampard drive Coventry to new heights

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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard says he is pleased with his squad’s recent performances and paid tribute to the fans.

How has Luton’s fairytale turned into a nightmare?

Luton are four points adrift of safety in the Championship with eight games left; Rob Edwards left the club in January and his replacement Matt Bloomfield has been unable to stop their slide

Listen to the Essential EFL podcast – predictions, interviews and more

Sky Sports brings you the Essential EFL podcast channel, featuring all the best content from the Championship, League One and League Two.

Among the latest offerings are…

  • Championship Catch-up: Simeon Gholam is joined by Don Goodman and Jobi McAnuff to assess all the latest second-tier action.
  • League One & Two review: Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell to look back at all the latest from League One and League Two.
  • Championship Predictions: Simeon Gholam and David Prutton look ahead to the weekend’s games.

Make sure you don’t miss an episode…

EFL Goal Zone on Soccer Saturday

Catch all of the goals from the 12.30pm kick-offs on Sky Sports News live on Soccer Saturday with a dedicated part of the studio set aside to showcase every ball hitting the back of the net.

NOW Sports Membership Q&A

All your questions answered about how to get the EFL action straight to your device without a Sky Sports subscription…

Your guide to Sky Sports+ and how to watch your EFL team

Here’s everything you need to know about Sky Sports+ including how to watch your EFL team this season…

Free-to-watch EFL highlights

Should you miss your team play, or just want to catch up, then remember we have free match highlights from all Sky Bet Championship fixtures available for you shortly after the full-time whistle blows. League One and League Two highlights will also be available soon after.

Every Saturday 3pm kick-off will be available from 5.15pm, while all other highlights will be available shortly after full-time.

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