West Brom, Middlesbrough, Wrexham in action – EFL LIVE on Sky!

Three EFL clubs step into the spotlight this weekend as West Brom, Middlesbrough and Wrexham chase points that could shape their Championship and League Two campaigns. Sky Sports’ live coverage brings every tackle, counter and set-piece to screens across the country, giving fans a front-row seat to the latest twists in the promotion and survival races.

West Brom target a sixth straight win

West Brom travel to face a Middlesbrough side desperate to rediscover their rhythm after a midweek setback. The Baggies arrive on a five-game winning streak, and a sixth straight triumph would further stretch their lead at the top of the Championship. Sam Allardyce’s side have conceded only once in those five victories, underlining a defensive solidity that has quietly become their trademark this season. Middlesbrough, meanwhile, will need to rediscover the intensity that carried them to a 2-0 win over Leeds United in their last home league outing if they are to halt their visitors’ momentum. The Riverside Stadium has been a fortress this term, with Boro unbeaten in their last eight league games at home, but West Brom’s away form has been equally impressive, with three of their last four trips ending in clean sheets.

Middlesbrough’s midfield battle

For Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough, the midfield axis of Hayden Hackney and Isaiah Jones will be pivotal in disrupting West Brom’s rhythm. Hackney’s ability to dictate tempo from deep has been a cornerstone of Boro’s recent upturn in form, averaging 68 passes per 90 minutes in their last five league matches, while Jones’s overlapping runs have stretched opposition defences and created clearances. Yet West Brom’s own midfield trio of Okay Yokuslu, Romaine Sawyers and Conor Townsend offer a blend of steel and creativity that has stifled higher-ranked opponents. Yokuslu’s 82% pass completion rate in the Championship this season ranks among the league’s best, while Sawyers has made more tackles (42) and interceptions (38) than any other West Brom midfielder. The visitors’ pressing triggers have forced errors that quickly translate into chances, and if Hackney and Jones are crowded out early, Boro’s route to goal could narrow sharply. A draw would keep both teams within touching distance of the automatic spots, while a West Brom victory would widen the gap at the summit.

Wrexham chase League Two survival

Down in League Two, Wrexham will look to tighten their grip on a play-off place when they host a resurgent Bradford City side. The Dragons have lost just once in their last six league matches, a run that has lifted them to within two points of the play-off zone. Bradford, buoyed by a 3-0 win over Colchester United last time out, arrive with attacking intent and a belief that their direct style can unsettle Wrexham’s high line. Phil Parkinson’s side have scored 12 goals in their last five games, with striker Andy Cook top-scoring in League Two with 18 league goals this season. If they can exploit the spaces behind Wrexham’s backline, which has conceded 10 goals in their last six matches, the hosts may need to adjust their defensive structure quickly. Wrexham’s centre-back pairing of Ben Tozer and Aaron Hayden have formed a partnership that has conceded just three goals in their last five league games together. A win for Wrexham would edge them closer to safety, while a Bradford victory could reignite their own play-off push.

All three matches offer more than just league points; they provide a snapshot of how ambition, tactics and resilience collide in the EFL. West Brom’s relentless march toward the top flight, Middlesbrough’s fight to keep pace, and Wrexham’s battle for survival each carry their own narrative threads. For supporters, the chance to watch these stories unfold live on Sky Sports is reason enough to tune in.