Sky Sports announce Championship fixtures: Leeds make statement, Aston Villa selected
SKY SPORTS have confirmed the next batch of Championship fixtures to be televised in February.
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Cardiff City’s trip to The Den to face Millwall on Friday, February 9 (7.45pm) kicks off that weekend’s action.
The Yorkshire derby between Sheffield United and Leeds (12.30pm) follows the next day.
And the Second City derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham rounds off the action on Sunday, February 11 at 12pm.
Millwall provided an update for their supporters.
A statement from the club read: “Millwall's Sky Bet Championship fixture against Cardiff City at The Den has been brought forward to Friday 9th February (kick-off 7.45pm).
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“The match, originally scheduled for Saturday 10th February, will be televised live on Sky.
“Tickets for the fixture will go on sale in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on the club's official social media accounts and website for information.”
Leeds confirmed on their website that the kick-off time against the Blades has been moved.
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A statement read: “Our forthcoming away Sky Bet Championship fixture against Sheffield United has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports.
“The fixture date remains unchanged and the game will now kick-off 15 minutes later than scheduled, with the match having already been brought forward on the advice of South Yorkshire Police.”
Birmingham have informed Blues fans that ticket information for the trip to Villa Park “will be confirmed in due course, closer to the game.”
