The Sky Blues against The Tractor Boys, The Foxes v The Rams, along with More Football League Updates

Welcome for the busy night of EFL and international football action. Our focus includes key Championship matches plus those crucial last group games in this Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Preamble

Oh, hi folks. You are welcome to what is reportedly the second-to-last football live blog of the year. We have a full EFL slate, kicking off with Ipswich's trip to Coventry at 18:00, and we will also monitor at least a third of an eye on both night games from the first group at this Afcon: Morocco hosting Zambia and Mali facing Comoros.

We'll be focussing on the following matches, with 7.45pm start times except where noted.

Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures

• The Coelacanths versus Mali (7pm)
• The Copper Bullets v The Atlas Lions (7pm)

Championship

• The Sky Blues v Ipswich (6pm)
• Leicester v Derby
• Boro v Hull
• Millwall versus The Robins
• Wrexham v North End

Third Tier Fixture

• Cardiff v Stevenage

Latest Lineup Updates

Coventry v Ipswich Confirmed Lineups

The early game, between the teams who are top and third in the Championship, looks like a cracker. Here are the starting elevens.

Coventry (4-2-3-1) Rushworth; van Ewijk, the centre-back, the defender, Brau; the midfielder, the captain; Sakamoto, the attacking midfielder, the forward; the striker.

Subs: Wilson, the midfielder, Simms, the defender, Bidwell, the defender, Eccles, the youngster, Andrews.

Ipswich (a 4-2-3-1 setup) The shot-stopper; the defender, O’Shea, the defender, Greaves; Matusiwa, Taylor; Walle, Nunez, the winger; Azon.

Substitutes: The goalkeeper, Young, Johnson, Humphreys, the midfielder, the winger, McAteer, Philogene-Bidace, Akpom.

The official Backhouse (Cumbria).

Africa Cup of Nations: First Group Permutations

The situation is complex. That's often the case when some but not all third-placed sides qualify. Here’s how things look before this evening's final round of games.

• The Atlas Lions 4 points, GD+2
• The Eagles 2pts, GD0 (with 2 goals for)
• The Copper Bullets 2 points, GD0 (goals scored 1)
• The Coelacanths 1pt, GD-2

To summarize, Morocco are probably fine but will want to beat Zambia to win their pool. Zambia probably need a draw or better against Morocco. Comoros likely need to overcome Mali, who should advance if they get a point.

A host of potential results and permutations.

Egypt's Match with Angola Update

The denouement to the second group at this continental championship has coverage elsewhere. For those wishing to remain unaware, don’t click the link.

Second Tier Standings Snapshot