Football fans across the UK are set for a spectacular start to the new year with a packed schedule of matches across the Premier League and the English Football League. A total of four top-flight fixtures and a full card of EFL games are scheduled for broadcast, offering a full day of action for supporters.
Premier League: Evening Double-Headers
The Premier League action begins in the early evening with two simultaneous 5:30pm kick-offs. Crystal Palace versus Fulham will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League. At the same time, fans can switch over to Sky Sports Main Event to watch Liverpool take on Leeds United.
The top-flight entertainment continues later with two more matches starting at 8pm. Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur on the Sky Sports Premier League channel. Meanwhile, Sky Sports Main Event will broadcast Sunderland facing Manchester City in what promises to be a thrilling late-night encounter.
Championship: A Full Day of Action
The EFL schedule is equally busy, headlined by a full slate of Championship matches. The day's action in the second tier kicks off with a lunchtime fixture at 12:30pm, where Blackburn Rovers play Wrexham, exclusively on Sky Sports Football.
The traditional 3pm slot sees a host of Championship games, including notable clashes such as Southampton versus Millwall and Watford against Birmingham City. The Championship action rounds off with a standout evening match at 5:30pm, featuring Sheffield United against Leicester City, also live on Sky Sports Football.
Comprehensive Lower League Coverage
In a major boost for fans, every single EFL game scheduled for New Year's Day will be available to watch. This extensive coverage is made possible through the Sky Sports Plus service, which will broadcast the multitude of 3pm fixtures from League One and League Two.
Highlights from the lower leagues include matches like Wigan versus Barnsley and Notts County against Accrington Stanley. Furthermore, a featured League One clash at 3pm between Wycombe Wanderers and Cardiff City will be shown on the Sky Sports Football channel, ensuring the lower leagues get dedicated broadcast attention.
With this comprehensive line-up, football supporters have everything they need for a full day of sporting entertainment to welcome in the new year.
