This Week in Sport, A Huge Week of Football, Europe, Darts and Rugby

Another action packed week of sport is upon us, with massive fixtures across the Premier League, EFL, European competitions, women’s football, darts and rugby. From crucial league battles in England to defining nights in the Champions League and Europa League, there is no shortage of drama for sports fans to enjoy.

Whether you are following domestic title races, European qualification battles, or major world class events, this week has something for everyone.

Monday, Premier League and Championship Action

The week kicks off with a strong set of domestic fixtures as Everton host Leeds United, while Coventry City travel to Norwich City.

In the Premier League, the title race and European qualification battle continue to tighten, with every point now critical as teams fight for Champions League, Europa League and Conference League places.

Meanwhile, in the Championship, the promotion race remains one of the most competitive in world football. With several teams separated by only a handful of points at the top of the table, fixtures like Coventry vs Norwich can have huge implications for the automatic promotion spots and the play off places.

At this stage of the season, every Championship fixture feels like a cup final.

Tuesday, EFL League One and League Two Take Centre Stage

Tuesday sees League One and League Two in action across the country, as clubs continue their battles for promotion, play off positions, and survival.

In League One, the race at the top is intense, with the leading sides pushing for automatic promotion to the Championship, while a tightly packed chasing group fight for the play off places.

In League Two, the story is much the same. Promotion, play offs and relegation battles are all finely balanced, and one good or bad week can completely change a club’s season.

The beauty of the EFL is that every match matters, and this week is no different.

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, Semi Finals and Final Week

This week also brings a huge focus on elite women’s football as the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup reaches its decisive stage.

The semi finals take place this week:

Corinthians vs Gotham FC
Arsenal vs AS FAR Women

Four of the strongest sides in the global women’s game are battling for a place in the final, with the Third Place Match and the Final being held on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.

For Arsenal, playing on home soil adds an extra layer of pressure and opportunity, as they look to turn home advantage into silverware.

Wednesday, A Massive Night in the Champions League

Wednesday delivers one of the biggest nights of the week, with a packed schedule of Champions League fixtures featuring several English clubs:

Liverpool vs Qarabag FK
PSG vs Newcastle United
Napoli vs Chelsea
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal vs Kairat
Manchester City vs Galatasaray

This stage of the Champions League is all about qualification, momentum, and avoiding the play off traps.

What the English Teams Need

Manchester City will be looking to secure top spot in their group, which would give them a more favourable draw in the knockout stages. A win against Galatasaray puts them firmly in control.
Arsenal know that victories like this are essential to guarantee progression and avoid a tense final group game. Home form in Europe has been key to their recent success.
Liverpool are in a strong position but will want to wrap up qualification early and possibly secure first place in the group to avoid facing another group winner in the next round.
Chelsea face a tough away trip to Napoli, a fixture that could define their group. A positive result would go a long way toward securing qualification.
Tottenham travel to Eintracht Frankfurt in what could be one of the trickiest away games of the round. Points here could be decisive in the race for the top two places.
Newcastle United face a huge test away at PSG, one of the toughest venues in European football. Even a draw could prove vital in a tight group.

The Champions League is where reputations are made, and this week could shape the rest of the European season for England’s biggest clubs.

Thursday, Europa League Returns

Thursday night brings more continental drama as the Europa League returns.

For many clubs, this competition represents:

A realistic route to European silverware
A back door into next season’s Champions League
A chance for squad rotation and tactical flexibility

As the group stages continue to unfold, every point becomes increasingly valuable, especially for teams targeting top spot and a smoother path through the knockout rounds.

Darts, Winmau World Masters 2026

Away from football, the Winmau World Masters 2026 gets underway from Thursday to Sunday, bringing together many of the biggest names in world darts.

This historic tournament is one of the most prestigious titles in the sport, and across four days we can expect:

High pressure knockout matches
Big scoring
Dramatic finishes
And potentially a new name etched into darts history

The Weekend, Wall to Wall Sport

The weekend delivers a full programme of action:

All football leagues in action
Women’s leagues across the country
Premiership Rugby
Women’s Premiership Rugby

From title races to relegation battles and derby days, it is another weekend where fans will be spoiled for choice.

A Huge Week of Sport Awaits

From the Premier League and EFL to the Champions League, women’s finals, darts and rugby, this is one of those weeks where sport truly takes over.

Another massive week lies ahead across football, darts and rugby.

What are you tuning into first?

This Week in Sport – Week Commencing 26th January