Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Boxing Day football is a bit of a mixed bag for these two. Bristol City won 4-1 against Watford on Boxing Day last year but haven't won on December 26 in consecutive years since doing so in 2013 (1-0 v Walsall) and 2014 (2-1 v Yeovil).

News, action and reaction as it happens from the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City take on Leeds United in Championship Boxing Day showdown

Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach is well aware of the dangers Leeds United will pose in this evening's Boxing Day clash, but has demanded his players match their competitive levels on the pitch.

The pick of the stats as Stoke City face Leeds United in the Championship on Boxing Day.

Leeds United will hope to continue their promotion charge on Thursday, when they travel to the bet365 Stadium to face strugglers Stoke City in their 23rd Championship match of 2024-25.

Leeds United will be bidding to to extend their lead at the top of the Championship when they make the short trip to Hull City. A jam-packed festive schedule has tested the strength and depth of the Whites' squad.