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Premier League, EFL and Afcon buildup and John Robertson tributes – matchday live

26 Dec, 2025

Premier League, EFL and Afcon buildup and John Robertson tributes – matchday live:

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⚽ All the latest ahead of today’s festive fixtures
⚽ John Robertson, Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72
⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Michael

First they come for Boxing Day, now the 3pm blackout. Do these people have no respect?

The relative lack of Premier League football does however give the Football League (and non league) a festive time to shine.

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