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.

Relive Thursday's Championship action as Leeds win at Stoke to go top, while Burnley beat Sheffield United and Coventry thrash Plymouth.

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

Daniel Farke’s men travel to Stoke City on Boxing Day as the Whites face off against the Staffordshire side in the Sky Bet Championship. Ahead of the fixture, we take a look back through the years

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Leeds United defender Joe Rodon has been given the green light to face Stoke City on Boxing Day – despite suffering a cut to his head at the weekend. Rodon sustained the injury going for a corner in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Oxford, playing on as Leeds registered their sixth win in their last eight games.

Pressure on Pelach amid Porous Potters Farke's lot are all-White James backed for goal involvement @ 5/4 Get an extra boost on your Premier League Bet Builders this Christmas with Betfair Get a completely Free Bet on any sport on Boxing Day The pressure is beginning to increase on Stoke City's Spanish Head Coach Narcis Pelach following four losses in five matches.

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.