Skiddle's Open Goal: A Weekly Roundup of Football news and events

This week there was no Premier League action as the Winter break came into effect. So all eyes were on the Championship and AFCON as we all still wanted that football fix. One of the biggest news stories coming out of the Championship was leaders Fulham dropping points after being in spectacular points. Blackpool were the surprise team that managed to get a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.

Fulham are still five points clear at the top of the table and they'll be hoping to go back to winning ways in their next game. Bournemouth got the most out of the weekend as they secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Barnsley. West Brom suffered defeat against Millwall whilst Blackburn who have risen into title contention were halted by a 0-0 draw with Luton. 

QPR were also able to make easy work of reading by beating them 4-o to maintain their promotion push. Meanwhile, in League One, Bolton hit Sunderland for 6, which immediately led to the sacking of Lee Johnson. The former Premier League side are still third however and still have a great chance of promotion.

In terms of the AFCON games, it was the quarter-final stage of the cup competition which saw Senegal, Egypt, Burkina Faso and Cameroon all progress to the semis. It looks as though it could be anyone's competition and we certainly don't want to bet on who will win it.

If you're a football fan then these events might interest you:

Lancaster City vs Grantham Town

When: Tuesday 1st February

Where: Lancaster City FC, Lancaster

Lancaster City take on the team at the bottom of the table with Grantham Town paying them a visit. Yet, teams at the bottom of the table are never to be underestimated as they are often the ones fighting hardest for those precious points. Get down to give those Lancaster players an extra push.

Find tickets for Lancaster City vs Grantham Town - here

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Hanley Town vs Walsall Wood

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When: Saturday 12th March

Where: Hanley Town Football Club, Stoke On Trent

Hanley Town and Walsall Wood are on exact same runs of form in their last five games, the only difference is that Hanley Town remain at the top of the table whilst Walsall Wood are 12th. With both teams full of confidence, anything can happen here, Hanley Town won't be invincible.

Find tickets for Hanley Town vs Walsall Wood - here

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Hanley Town vs Highgate

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When: Saturday 9th April

Where: Hanley Town Football Club, Stoke On Trent

Highgate United will be making the trip over to Hanley Town for this fixture. The away side have already taken points off Hanley Town this season and will be looking to repeat the feat as the season starts to enter its final chapter in April. Who knows if Hanley will have run away with the league by then.

Find tickets for Hanley Town vs Highgate - here

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Manchester United vs Leicester Hospitality

When: Saturday 2nd April

Where: Hotel Football, Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United will be hosting Leicester City later on in the season and you can watch it from the comfort of hospitality where you'll be treated like royalty. Enjoy the spectacle of two of the Premier League's most exciting attacking sides going head to head. Without jinxing it, this might be a goal-fest. 

Find tickets for Manchester United vs Leicester Hospitality - here

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