The most anticipated time of the Championship season is here as teams embark on a hectic run of four games in just nine days from Boxing Day.
The second tier is shaping up to be an all-time classic in 2025-26, and the festive period will have a big impact on the promotion and relegation battle as teams scrap for points.
So, in light of the blockbuster run of action, Daily Mail Sport has picked out some key things to look out for.
Can Lampard keep it up?
The story of the season has been Frank Lampard’s Coventry City and how he has turned the Sky Blues into runaway leaders after last season's play-off heartbreak.