28 December 1985 - Everton's surge towards the top of the First Division continues with a 3–1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday. A local derby at Villa Park sees Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion draw 1-1. Chelsea go second and are just two points off the top of the league with a 2–0 home win over Tottenham. Liverpool drop points again when Nottingham Forest hold them to a 1–1 draw at the City Ground. Millwall climb out of the Second Division's bottom three with a 5–0 home win over Hull City. Brighton keep up their promotion bid by beating Leeds 3–2 at Elland Road. Portsmouth draw level on points at the top of the table with a 4–0 home win over Shrewsbury Town.