Live Championship, League One, League Two football on Sky Sports this weekend
Huge live games, how to view free highlights, podcasts, fixtures, league tables and exclusive interviews; here is everything you need to know about how to watch and follow all the Sky Bet EFL action this weekend with Sky Sports
Wednesday 18 February 2026 13:16, UK
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.
A Lancashire hotpot to get the weekend started
- Blackburn vs Preston, live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm on Friday night; kick-off 8pm
There is more than just pride to play for at Ewood Park on Friday night. Blackburn Rovers are vying to avoid the drop, with just three points between themselves and the relegation zone heading into Friday night's game. But they started well under new boss Michael O'Neill, as they won 3-1 at QPR last Saturday.
The visitors are Preston North End. A point takes them into sixth spot ahead of the rest of the weekend. Victory would put them in a very strong position to make sure they are still there by Saturday evening.
What EFL is live on Sky Sports+ at 12.30pm on Saturday?
Sky Sports+ brings you a choice of live EFL games on Saturday, with build-up starting from 11am on Sky Sports Football ahead of the feature game: West Brom vs Coventry. You can also keep up with all the action on the EFL Goal Zone on Soccer Saturday from midday.
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West Brom are still winless under Eric Ramsay, but two goalless draws in their last two games are a platform to build on as they bit to escape from the drop
Coventry will be bouncing after their win over Middlesbrough on Monday night that took them back to the top of the Championship. But their form on the road badly needs to improve if they are to stay there. They have failed to win in seven away from the CBS Arena. The Hawthorns would be a good place to start.
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Elsewhere in the Championship, promotion-chasing Hull City welcome a QPR side still with a shot at the play-offs. Stoke City have fallen away in recent weeks from the top six, but host a Leicester City side who have plunged into the bottom three due to a mix of dismal form and a points deduction, and Swansea City face play-off hopefuls Bristol City.
In League One, Tom Cleverey's improving Plymouth Argyle host the leaders Cardiff City, while play-off chasers Wycombe Wanderers and Stevenage meet at Adams Park.
In League Two, Fleetwood host relegation-threatened Barrow, while Ian Holloway's high-flying Swindon Town face play-off chasing Crewe Alexandra.
Could Sheff Utd send Sheff Wed down on Sunday?
- Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Football from 11.30am on Sunday; kick-off 12pm
There is every chance that Sheffield United could relegate Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, if it hasn't already happened by then.
