Ipswich Town's Promotion Push and Southampton's Winning Streak: EFL Action Tonight on Sky

The Championship is set for a thrilling Tuesday night, with crucial matches live on Sky that could significantly impact the top and bottom of the table. Portsmouth, struggling to avoid relegation, hosts Ipswich Town, who are chasing promotion, while high-flying Southampton welcomes Blackburn to St Mary's. Additionally, key games in League One and League Two will be broadcast live, as the 2025/26 season enters its final stages. After postponements due to weather conditions, Portsmouth finally hosts Ipswich, a game that was initially scheduled for the first week of January. Portsmouth has improved its form since the international break, earning five points from three games, including a dramatic win at Middlesbrough. Ipswich, meanwhile, enjoyed a significant win over rivals Norwich and is in control of second place in the table. A win for Ipswich would extend their lead over third-placed Millwall to five points. In another significant match, Southampton, on a remarkable winning streak, faces Blackburn. The Saints' recent form has lifted them to fifth in the table, and a victory would mark their sixth consecutive league win. Blackburn, however, is under pressure, having stalled in their push away from the relegation zone with back-to-back draws. The match against Southampton is critical, given their next game is against league leaders Coventry on Friday. In League One, Bolton aims to build momentum for the play-offs as they host Stevenage, while Cardiff City looks to take another step towards promotion when they visit Huddersfield. Other notable matches include Leyton Orient hosting Mansfield, Port Vale facing Barnsley, and Rotherham's crucial game against Wigan, which could seal their relegation fate. In League Two, Barrow hosts Oldham in a bid to move closer to safety, and Chesterfield faces Grimsby in a significant top-seven matchup.