EFL Games to Start One Minute Later This Weekend – Here’s Why
This weekend, all English Football League (EFL) games will commence one minute later than usual. This initiative aims to raise awareness for the Every Minute Matters campaign backed by the British Heart Foundation and Sky Bet. The campaign highlights the crucial role of lifesaving CPR in emergencies.
Live EFL Matches on Sky Sports
Sky Sports will provide extensive coverage of EFL games this weekend. The live features kick off on Saturday at 12:31 PM, starting with Derby versus Ipswich. Coverage will begin at 11 AM on Sky Sports Football, leading into the match highlights.
Key Matches to Watch
- Championship:
- Derby vs Ipswich
- Norwich vs Blackburn
- Southampton vs Watford
- League One:
- Luton vs Bradford
- Port Vale vs Burton
- League Two:
- Crawley vs Crewe
- Swindon vs Oldham
Match Previews and Insights
Derby County enters the match against Ipswich with strong momentum after defeating Bristol City 5-0 last week. Victory would see them rise into a playoff spot, at least temporarily. Meanwhile, Ipswich needs a win to stay competitive within the promotion race, currently trailing the top teams Coventry and Middlesbrough by seven points.
In other matches, Norwich City will host Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road, while Southampton takes on Watford. Both contests are pivotal for teams looking to secure playoff positions.
Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday Face Off
Swansea City will play Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday at 12:01 PM. Swansea is eight points shy of a playoff spot and hopes to capitalize on their opponents’ poor form, as Sheffield Wednesday has failed to score in their last eight matches.
Upcoming Fixtures on Monday
On Monday, Sheffield United will clash with Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United seeks a vital win to remain in the playoff hunt, while Middlesbrough rides a five-game winning streak and aims for the top of the Championship table.
This weekend’s EFL matches promise exciting action, and fans can catch all the highlights and commentary exclusively on Filmogaz.com.
