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Blaine Roberts-McNally
Sports Reporter
P.ublished 26th January 2026
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What's On This Week, 26th January
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The two sides will also be meeting during favourable spells for what seems like the first time in decades. Everton are part of the congested pack in the middle of the Premier League, where just five points separate 13th and 5th.
The Toffees are in 11th place with 32 points, just four away from their red rivals, Liverpool, in fourth. A win for Moyes’ side could seriously put them within the fight for the European spots and end what has been a barren run of form at home, having not won a game on Bramley Moore Dock since the 6th of December.
There is plenty for Moyes to take into this one from an impressive 1-0 away win at Villa Park in their last match. Leeds' dismal away record of just one win in 11 games should also invigorate the Blues.
The Whites are also coming into this one off the back of a victory, as they scored late into injury time to secure a 1-0 win over Fulham and bounce back from what was a painful 4-3 defeat to Newcastle.
The Whites have an impressive record of just one loss in their last ten, which has them positioned in sixteenth with a five-point buffer to West Ham in the relegation zone. A win would be vital for Farke’s men, who need to extend that gap to the drop zone at a time when West Ham seem to be improving following their 3-1 win at Sunderland last weekend.
It won't be easy, even with Jack Grealish out with a stress fracture, as Leeds would need to win away for the first time in eight matches. However, as Leeds' performances have been improving, it may be time for them to secure their first back-to-back wins of the season.
Time: 20:00
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
There are just three points separating the two sides, with Huddersfield playing one more game at this stage. The Terriers used that extra game wisely with a 1-0 win over fellow playoff side and Yorkshire rival Bradford, which secured a debut win for new manager Liam Manning, who replaced Lee Grant.
Grant's sacking was the result of inconsistent performances, which saw them winless in the league since December 29. His replacement, ex-Norwich boss Manning, has cemented good faith with the fans following the win and will hope to continue his fortunes, as a win would cement his side's place in the playoffs.
Luton has the opportunity to move into the top six with a convincing win; however, the Hatters have been underperforming recently, as evidenced by their draw against Lincoln and loss to Plymouth, which are part of a streak where the former Premier League team has won only once in their last five matches across all competitions.
Time: 19:45
Venue: John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield
The match will be shown on Sky Sports+
Bristol are currently the better off of the two sides on 43 points, which has them one point outside the playoffs. A 2-0 win over rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend ended a three-match winless run, including two losses and one draw, without a single goal scored by the Robins.
The win did shift them towards the top of a congested group of sides looking to enter into the playoffs, which stretches back to QPR in 12th, who sit just four points off Wrexham in sixth.
Within that pack are Derby in 11th, who are coming into this one off the back of just one defeat in five league matches, a run that included shock wins over promotion chasers Middlesbrough and Preston.
Their last outing was a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to West Brom, where Baggies defender Chris Mepham scored a 95th-minute equaliser to leave Pride Park with a smash-and-grab point.
That point consolidated their place in the chasing pack and has left them two points from sixth spot and in the best run of form of any team currently outside the playoffs.
This will be a hotly contested affair with so much on the line for both sides, who are hopeful of being in a more comfortable position in 2026 whilst also looking to knock the other off track and leave one less team to compete with for the fleeting space in the top six.
Time: 20:00
Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.