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This week’s action of the SkyBet Championship saw three fixtures take place, for most teams, sparking the end of 2025 and welcoming 2026 in what will be a thrilling year.

The first set of contests began on Monday night as Ipswich Town conquered the league leaders Coventry City with a 2-0 away victory.

Bottom of the league Sheffield Wednesday salvaged a second consecutive draw, ending their match goalless with Blackburn Rovers.

Macaulay Langstaff’s 81st minute strike gave Millwall three valuable points in their 2-1 win over Bristol City.

Wrexham held on to their lead to beat Preston North End 2-1 as Nathan Broadhead and Oliver Rathbone were the all-important scorers of the match.

Vivaldo Semedo scored in the 90th minute to win it for Watford in their late 1-0 triumph away at Norwich City.

Zan Vipotnik’s only goal was enough for Swansea City to claim three points away to Oxford United.

Harvey Knibbs thought he rescued Charlton Athletic a point in the 97th minute, but Yang Min-hyeok’s quick reply in the 98th minute won the game for Portsmouth in their dramatic 2-1 victory at Fratton Park.

West Brom secured a 2-1 home victory against Queens Park Rangers which pushed them further away from the relegation zone.

Leicester City bounced back from their two consecutive losses to defeat Derby County 2-1.

Sheffield United took home three points from their away trip to Stoke City, defeating The Potters 2-1 which also saw a red card for Ben Pearson.

Hull City put on a defensive masterclass to hold on to their 1-0 lead against Middlesbrough with Dark Gyabi scoring the only goal.

Cameron Archer’s 71st minute strike cancelled out Phil Neumann’s goal as Birmingham City drew 1-1 with Southampton.

On New Year’s Day, the second set of games began with Wrexham earning a 2-0 away win against Blackburn Rovers.

Tom Ince netted a hat-trick in Watford’s 3-0 victory over Birmingham City.

Robert Bozenik’s goal against Hull City was enough for Stoke City to claim three points in their 1-0 win at the MKM Stadium.

Charlton Athletic managed to contest with Coventry City and earned a point in a 1-1 draw thanks to Joe Rankin-Costello’s goal in the 69th minute.

Preston North End returned to winning ways after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

Despite a late scare from QPR, Norwich City won 2-1 at Loftus Road as Jovon Makama’s 96th minute strike proved to be vital before conceding moments later.

Sinclair Armstrong bagged a brace in a 5-0 win for Bristol City against Portsmouth.

Bobby Clark’s only goal was enough for Derby County to end their winless run and beat Middlesbrough 1-0.

Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom’s goals were enough for Ipswich to win 2-1 against relegation battlers Oxford United.

Southampton and Millwall ended goalless at St Mary’s Stadium which was a frustrating draw for both sides.

Jay Fulton scored the only goal in Swansea City’s 1-0 win against West Brom.

Sheffield United convincingly defeated Leicester City 3-1 as The Blades earned back-to-back wins against The Foxes for the first time since April 2008.

On Sunday, the action began with Coventry City losing points again in their 3-2 away defeat to Birmingham City which also saw Bobby Thomas sent off late in the game.

Rayan Kolli scored a brace in QPR’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday as it puts The Hoops just three points away from the play-offs.

Caleb Taylor won the match for Millwall in the 92nd minute to give The Lions a 2-1 home victory against Swansea City.

Middlesbrough bounced back from their four-game winless run to beat Southampton 4-0 as Morgan Whittaker bagged himself a brace.

Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin gave Preston North End a significant 2-0 away win over Bristol City as The Lilywhites are just a win away from second place.

Wrexham claimed their four successive triumph as they conquered Derby County 2-1 at Pride Park.

Sam Gallagher and Sorba Thomas’ late goal earned Stoke City a 2-0 win against Norwich City in their race for the play-offs.

Blackburn Rovers came from behind to draw 2-2 with Charlton Athletic as both Moussa Baradji and Charlie Kelman earned a brace in the match.

Sheffield United vs Oxford United, Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town and Hull City vs Watford were all postponed due to unplayable pitches or unsafe circumstances.

Leicester City play West Brom on Monday night which will complete matchday 26 of the Championship.