Football Roundup: Premier League, La Liga, AFCON Last-16 and Old Firm Derby on 3 January 2026
On 3 January 2026, live coverage from The Guardian highlights a busy day in football featuring multiple leagues and competitions.
The Premier League fixtures include Aston Villa versus Nottingham Forest at 12:30pm, followed by the renowned Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers scheduled the same day. Arsenal will be traveling to Bournemouth with their match kicking off at 5:30pm.
La Liga also features prominently with the Barcelona versus Espanyol derby set for Saturday evening.
In the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last-16 stage, Senegal will face Sudan at 16:00, while Mali will take on Tunisia at 19:00.
Other major leagues such as Serie A and Ligue 1 also have matches taking place during the course of the day.
The Guardian encourages readers to engage with live updates through comments and emails as the day's football action unfolds.
