EFL on Sky this weekend: Five of the Championship top six all in action!
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
Friday 16 January 2026 06:30, 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.
Ramsay's reign begins at The Hawthorns
- West Brom vs Middlesbrough (Fri 8pm) - live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm
Ryan Mason's time at West Brom came to an end last week, and the club have acted swiftly in replacing him. In comes Eric Ramsay, the former Manchester United coach brought in from managing Minnesota United in the MLS. Just 34, it will be his first senior management role in England, and he has a big job on his hands in resurrecting a really poor Baggies campaign thus far.
They host Middlesbrough on Friday night, who returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-0 triumph against Southampton last time out in the Championship. They begin the weekend in second spot, hoping to put some breathing room between themselves and Ipswich in third.
David Prutton's prediction on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast:
"I did feel for Ryan Mason. We covered their game against Leicester, where West Brom were thoroughly dominant but just couldn't finish their chances. They came up against an inspired goalkeeper who kept them out, and then Abdul Fatawu scored a worldie, which ultimately brought Ryan's tenure to an end.
"I think it was 10 defeats in a row on the road, and he was under no illusions that it couldn't continue. So a change has been made. I'm intrigued to see what Eric does. He's got a decent CV from a coaching point of view, with some big clubs on it, so it'll be interesting to see how that fits with what they want at The Hawthorns.
"That said, they're up against a Middlesbrough side who have made a much more seamless transition when it comes to managerial changes. Because of that, I tihnk it's a Middlesbrough win for me. 0-2."
What EFL is live on Sky Sports+ at 12.30pm on Saturday?
Sky Sports+ brings you seven live EFL games on Saturday, with build-up starting from 11am on Sky Sports Football ahead of the feature game: Coventry vs Leicester. You can also keep up with all the action on the EFL Goal Zone on Soccer Saturday from midday.
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Coventry City are the league leaders, but a festive dip saw them win just two of eight Championship games in December and early January. The gap has closed to the chasing pack.
They host a Leicester City side who beat West Brom last time out but are still adrift of the play-offs and underperforming under Marti Cifuentes. This is an opportunity for both sides to lay down a key marker.
David Prutton's prediction on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast:
"From Leicester's point of view it was a massive win against West Brom, especially considering what Marti Cifuentes had experienced in the couple of games beforehand.
"As for Coventry, they've made such a strong start to the season, and Frank Lampard was under no illusions that a run like this would eventually be tested. This result gives them the chance to reassess where they're heading and perhaps look at what's available in the transfer market between now and the end of the window. It's all very nicely poised at the top of the division.
"We're going for a Coventry win. 2-1."
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Elsewhere in the Championship, Ipswich Town will look to continue their automatic-promotion push at home to a Blackburn Rovers side hovering not too far above the bottom three. While sixth hosts fifth at Vicarage Road as play-off chasing Watford meet Millwall.
In League One, there is a big clash near the top as third-placed Bradford City welcome leaders Cardiff City to Valley Parade. While mid-table Wigan Athletic host a Bolton Wanderers side currently sat in sixth.
In League Two, Chesterfield currently occupy the final play-off spot as they host in-form leaders Bromley, who have won their last seven on the bounce. While mid-table Tranmere Rovers face promotion-chasing Walsall.
And a Saturday tea-time treat to wrap things up
- Swansea vs Birmingham (Sat 5.30pm) - live on Sky Sports Football from 5pm
Right after the 3pms have ended we are back on! Vitor Matos' improving Swansea City side take on a Birmingham City side who still have designs on reaching the play-offs.
The Blues beat the Championship leaders Coventry in their last league game, but are without a win on the road in the second tier since mid-October.
Just two points separates the duo ahead of their meeting at the Swansea.com Stadium.
