Derby County and Bristol City 2024/25 Championship Fixtures Revealed

The 2024/25 Sky Bet Championship fixtures for Derby County and Bristol City have been unveiled as part of the EFL Fixture Release. Derby County, under the management of Paul Warne, is set to return to the second tier of English football following a two-year absence. The fixtures, aired on Sky Sports Football, will kick off with an away match against Blackburn Rovers on Friday, August 9th.

Bristol City is also gearing up for the new season with Liam Manning at the helm. The Robins will start their campaign away from home against Hull City on Saturday, August 10th. This season’s fixtures come as part of a record domestic rights deal between EFL and Sky Sports, worth a staggering £935 million over five years.

Derby County’s first home fixture back in the Championship will see them face Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday, August 17th. Meanwhile, Bristol City will make their home debut against Millwall on the same day. Both clubs are eyeing standout fixtures including the Severnside derby between Bristol City and Cardiff City on October 5th.

As the season progresses, fans can anticipate exciting matchups such as Derby County’s clash with Leeds United on Thursday, December 26th, and Bristol City’s duel with Luton Town on Boxing Day. The campaign will culminate in thrilling encounters, with both clubs aiming for a strong finish on the final matchday.