When Christmas Day meant matchday for CityFootball has been a festive tradition in England for decades, with matches played on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Despite the hectic schedule, many players and fans enjoy the festive atmosphere. However, the last Christmas Day match in England was in 1965, and the last full fixture schedule on December 25th was in 1957. Manchester City has a rich history of Christmas Day matches, including a 6-5 thriller against Bury in 1925. Boxing Day has become the more traditional Christmas fixture, with City’s most recent match on that date being a 6-3 victory over Leicester City in 2021.
