Analyzing football match scheduling

I’m looking at the possible 29 days and 9 matches from December 26 (Boxing Day) to January 23. The Carabao Cup semifinals will have two legs in January, and the FA Cup replays are set to be scrapped starting 2024-25. This means the festive period for matches can include 2023-24 or 2024-25. Since today's date is December 27, 2025, it’s the 2025-26 season, and I can give general analysis without needing real-time info.Analyzing potential fixture congestion

I'm analyzing the various factors that could drive fixture congestion for impacted teams, especially around Boxing Day and New Year. Key elements include the FA Cup third and fourth rounds, League Cup semifinals, and European knockouts. While the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is expanding, it will take place in the summer, so it won't affect fixtures in December 2025. I want to provide a general overview without making speculative claims, focusing on a potential 9 matches in 29 days across various competitions.Providing fixture management guidance

I'm thinking about guidance regarding team rotation, training loads, and injury risk metrics. The acute:chronic workload ratio might be outdated, so I'll focus on microcycles, travel load, and the benefits of having 3-4 days between matches. For fans, it's important to keep track of rotation in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), and for clubs, I can suggest considering rotation, set-pieces, and youth involvement. Plus, I can offer to list fixtures if the user specifies a club or wants to know about injuries or impacts on FPL picks.

Oh, and it seems that as of the 2024-25 season, FA Cup replays have been removed from the third round onward, while League Cup semifinals remain two-legged.