Newcastle United host Sheffield Wednesday at St James' Park, hoping to extend their points lead at the top of the Championship table.

With second place Brighton and Hove Albion not in action until tomorrow (December 27), the Magpies have a chance to spread Boxing Day cheer to their supporters by gaining all three points against the Owls, which would move them four points clear at the top.

It comes as they topped the Championship chart on Christmas Day thanks to their victory over Burton last Saturday.

However, Sheffield Wednesday should prove a much tougher test for Rafa Benitez's side with Carlos Carvalhal's side one of the in-form teams in the second tier currently.

They've lost just one of their last six, accumulating one more point than Newcastle in that same period.

Can Newcastle end Wednesday's great run? Follow live updates of all the build-up and action throughout the day.