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

Leeds United's next five fixtures compared to Championship title rivals Burnley, Sheffield United and Sunderland after victory over Hull City

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 look to retain their place at the top of the Championship table when they visit struggling Hull City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

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.