When’s the footie on? A complete guide to football fixtures over Christmas 2023 in the Premier League, League 1 and League 2

The festive season is upon us, and for football enthusiasts, this means a feast of Premier League action. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the upcoming premier league fixtures, so you can plan your life around what really matters – with a little help from BettyBetBet – we’ve highlighted the most exciting games of the period both in the Premier League and League 1 and League 2.

In the Premier League you’ve got 15 games to look forward to from December the 21st to the 2nd of January.

With this guide, you’re well-equipped to enjoy the Premier League fixtures over the Christmas period and into the new year. Gather your friends and family, prepare your favourite snacks, and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of football during this festive season. The games pick back up on January 14th starting with Everton vs Villa and Man Utd vs Tottenham.

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Thursday, December 21st football matches

Crystal Palace vs Brighton – Premier League, kick-off 8 pm Sky Sports and talkSPORT

The festive football frenzy kicks off with a thrilling clash between Crystal Palace and Brighton. Set the tone for your holiday football extravaganza by catching this evening fixture.

 

The League 1 game to watch out for:

Derby City and Lincoln City – 19:45

 

Friday, December 22nd football matches

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United – kick-off 8 pm Sky Sports and talkSPORT

Continue the football festivities as Aston Villa takes on Sheffield United in a Friday night showdown. Start your weekend – and if you’re lucky end of work for the year – with a football-filled evening.

 

The League 1 game to watch out for:

Cambridge United vs Exeter City 19:45

 

The League 2 games to watch out for:

Colchester United vs Salford City – 19:45

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City – 19:45

 

Saturday, December 23rd football matches.

The Headline match: Liverpool vs Arsenal -kick-off 5.30 pm Sky Sports

As Christmas approaches, brace yourself for a blockbuster match as Liverpool faces Arsenal in a highly anticipated clash. Settle in for an exciting late-afternoon kick-off.

 

You’ve also got a few more premiership matches:

West Ham vs Man United – 12:30pm  talkSPORT and TNT Sports

Luton vs Newcastle – 3pm talkSPORT

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth – 3pm

Fulham vs Burnley – 3pm

Tottenham vs Everton – 3pm

 

The League 1 games to watch out for:

Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers 3pm

Charlton Athletic vs Burton Albion 3pm

Reading vs Wigan Athletic 3pm

 

The League 2 games to watch out for:

Sutton United vs Mansfield Town 3pm

Wrexham vs Newport County AFC 3pm

 

Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve football matches

Wolves vs Chelsea – 1 pm kick off Sky Sports

Wrap up your Christmas Eve celebrations with an early kick-off as Wolves go head-to-head with Chelsea. Enjoy the festive football spirit with this afternoon match.

No League 1 or League 2 fixtures.

 

Boxing Day football matches

Having overindulged yourself yesterday, settle down on Boxing Day with these matches. Sky Sports won’t be showing these games but you can find them on talkSPORT and Amazon Prime. Coverage on Sky Sports continues of December 30th with Forrest vs Man United.

Premier League

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest – 12:30pm – talkSPORT, Amazon Prime

Bournemouth vs Fulham – 3pm kick off talkSPORT 2, Amazon Prime

Sheffield United vs Luton – 3pm kick off– talkSPORT App, Amazon Prime

Burnley vs Liverpool – 5:30pm kick off talkSPORT, Amazon Prime

Man United vs Aston Villa – 8pm kick off talkSPORT, Amazon Prime

 

The League 1 games to watch out for:

Exeter vs Wycombe 3pm kick off

Port Vale vs Barnsley 3pm kick off

Stevenage vs Northampton Town 3pm kick off

 

The League 2 games to watch out for:

Swindon Town vs Wrexham 3pm kick off

Walsall vs Crewe Alexander 3pm kick off

Barrow vs Stockport County 3pm kick off

 

Wednesday, December 27 football matches

Having overindulged yourself for a week now if you’re not back at work, settle down on the 27th with these matches. Sky Sports won’t be showing these games but you can find them on talkSPORT and Amazon Prime.

Brentford vs Wolves – 7:30pm kick off – talkSPORT App, Amazon Prime

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 7:30pm kick off – talkSPORT 2, Amazon Prime

Everton vs Man City – 8:15pm kick off- talkSPORT, Amazon Prime

 

Thursday, December 28 football matches

Brighton vs Tottenham – 7:30pm kick off – talkSPORT 2, Amazon Prime

Arsenal vs West Ham – 8:15pm kick off – talkSPORT, Amazon Prime

 

Friday December 29th football matches

No premier league football games are on today but there are League 1 and 2 fixtures.

League 1

Cheltenham Town vs Reading: 7:45pm kick off

Peterborough United vs Barnsley: 7:45pm kick off

 

League 2

Walsall vs Wrexham: 7:45pm kick off

AFC Wimbledon vs Colchester United 7:45pm kick off

 

Saturday December 30th football matches

December the 30th is a big day in the Premier League with 7 fixtures taking place.

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd – kick-off 5.30 pm Sky Sports

As the year comes to a close, witness Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United in an evening fixture. Gear up for a great end to 2023 with this Saturday evening showdown. You can find this on Sky Sports.

You’ve also got:

Luton vs Chelsea – 12:30pm talkSPORT, TNT Sports

Aston Villa vs Burnley – 3pm kick off

Man City vs Sheffield United – 3pm kick off

Wolves vs Everton – 3pm kick off

Crystal Palace vs Brentford – 3pm kick off

Nottingham Forest vs Man United – 5:30pm kick off

 

There are no League 1 or League 2 games till January 1st.

 

Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve football matches

Fulham vs Arsenal – kick-off 2 pm Sky Sports:

Bid farewell to the year with a New Year’s Eve clash between Fulham and Arsenal. Catch the action in the early afternoon as you prepare to welcome 2024.

Tottenham vs Bournemouth – 2pm

At home Tottenham play Bournemouth on New Year’s Eve as well.

 

Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day football matches

Liverpool vs Newcastle – kick-off 8 pm Sky Sports:

Start the new year with a football bang as Liverpool faces Newcastle in an evening match. Kick off 2024 in style with this exciting fixture.

 

The League 1 games to watch out for:

Shrewsbury Town vs Fleetwood Town: 3pm

Wycombe Wanderers vs Bristol Rovers: 3pm

Portsmouth vs Stevenage: 3pm

 

The League 2 games to watch out for:

Crawley Town vs Swindon Town: 3pm

Forest Green Rovers vs AFC Wimbledon: 3pm kick off

Wrexham vs Barrow 3pm kick off

 

Tuesday, January 2nd football matches

West Ham vs Brighton and Hove Albion kick-off 7.30 pm Sky Sports:

Extend your holiday football joy into the new year with a Tuesday night matchup between West Ham and Brighton. Don’t miss the first football action of 2024.

League 1 and 2 games resume on the 6th of January.