Watch Belfort vs. Henderson Live Stream UFC Match 9 -November 2013.The future, an ultimatum, unfinished business and a grudge match. These are just four angles to pay attention to as we get set to watch UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson II.
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Barring some sort of controversy in the main event, one which would require an immediate rematch, things could get ugly for either Vitor Belfort or Dan Henderson.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Watch UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson Saturday on Sportsnet 360 at 8 p.m. EST with prelims on sportsnet.ca starting at 5:15 p.m. EST
For the Brazilian, whose goal remains to be (and likely retire) a UFC champion. History will show he once wore UFC gold, but he lost the title in a rematch vs. Randy Couture. Since then, he has had two other opportunities inside the octagon, but has fallen short. Now, he is considered next in line at 185 lbs, yet finds himself in a must win situation at 205 lbs.The prelims get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET and you can watch them streaming live right here at Bloody Elbow.
Here's a look at the bouts scheduled for the stream:
Featherweight - Godofredo Pepey vs. Sam Sicilia
Middleweight - Thiago Perpetuo vs. Omari Akhmedov
Lightweight - Thiago Tavares vs. Justin Salas
Lightweight - Adriano Martins vs. Daron Cruickshank
Flyweight - Jose Maria Tome vs. Dustin Ortiz
Earlier this week, during a conference call with the media, UFC president Dana White made it clear. Despite this bout vs. Henderson being contested in the light heavyweight division, “The Phenom” must win, in order to keep his spot, as the number one contender at middleweight.
As for Hendo, the pressure is on.
He is competing on the very last bout of his current contract. Word is, the organization chose not to extend it, as the future Hall of Famer is currently riding a two fight losing skid. If he loses, that’s three in a row. They will likely shake his hand and part ways with him. If Hendo wins, he takes out a top contender, and the negotiations will reconvene. And don’t be surprised if Bellator attempts to throw their hat into the mix, albeit, I’m sure there is a lengthy non-compete clause that prevent Henderson from going anywhere else, anytime soon.
As mentioned on UFC Central, I’ll give the edge to Vitor early, but if it goes for more than 7-8 minutes, I’ll take Dan the rest of the way.
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Watch Novak Djokovic v Richard Gasquet Live Stream ATP London Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Novak Djokovic v Richard Gasquet Live Stream ATP London Match 9 -November 2013.GASQUET BREAK - Djokovic 5-5 Gasquet*
A deep volley from Gasquet sets Djokovic scampering but the Serb recovers and retrieves, as he always does, but Gasquet responds with another sumptuous volley into the corner. First blow to Gasquet. Oh my, second blow to Gasquet and the Frenchman has the Serb on the ropes - backhand down the line for three break points. The Serb steps towards the net and simply pats a backhand volley to save one but he can't wriggle himself out of this one, volley into the tape and Gasquet lives on!
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Yasir Shah: Rafa will win in three tomorrow and I'm confident he will be able to finish the job off on Monday.
Rob Porter: It'll be a Nadal/Djokovic final of course, and that could go either way. I'll give it to Nadal.
*Djokovic 5-4 Gasquet
The 27-year-old Frenchman is not easing up but even though he once again holds comfortably, it's probably a touch too late in this set.
Djokovic 5-3 Gasquet*
Gasquet has beaten Djokovic just the once in 10 encounters and that victory was back in 2007 when televisions were, admittedly, in colour but in the days before smart phones took over the world so a lot as happened since that straight-sets win in China.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic, on the front foot, performing like a master puppeteer, pulling Gasquet this way and that, before ending the Frenchman's misery with a masterful forehand winner. He hits a serve out to the wings, Gasquet nets, and the world number two is a game away from grabbing the opening set.
*Djokovic 4-3 Gasquet
Gasquet gliding around the court, he steps in to place a backhand winner beyond his rival and it's another hold to love for the eighth seed.
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Djokovic 4-2 Gasquet*
Sometimes, however, a sledgehammer rather than a paintbrush is required and the Frenchman will need to produce some lethal hits if he is to force his way back into this set. Djokovic untroubled on his own serve and the second seed holds to 15.
*Djokovic 3-2 Gasquet
There is no doubt that Gasquet is an artist and the Frenchman currently creating moments worthy of framing, a sliced backhand, a picture-perfect volley. He holds to love and those early nerves seem to have been settled.
Djokovic 3-1 Gasquet*
Djokovic getting plenty of success from the baseline, moving the underdog this way and that. At 30-15, he decides to embark on a rare foray to the net which seems to startle the Frenchman and force him to tug at a forehand. The Serb cruising along, windows down and music blaring out of the radio.
*Djokovic 2-1 Gasquet
Hearty applause for Gasquet as he eases to a 40-0 lead, but the Frenchman double faults and then pushes a volley long. He avoids a drama, though, as Djokovic goes long, allowing his opponent to have at least one notch on the scoreboard.
Piers Newbery, BBC Sport at the 02 in London
"The O2 Arena is still buzzing after Roger Federer's win over Juan Martin Del Potro earlier, and the Swiss is feeling as positive as he has all year. 'I don't know if the goal was necessarily for me to try to win this event right off the first match,' said the Swiss.
"'I knew I had so much work to do with Djokovic in the first round, having played Basel and Paris. I was curious to see how I was going to adapt, how everybody was going to adapt, to the London conditions. For that reason I'm very pleased now. I feel very happy and very upbeat. I'll give it one more big shot here tomorrow and hopefully I'll make it to the finals'."
Djokovic 2-0 Gasquet*
Djokovic, you sense, reserving his energy for the more important contests ahead and he comfortably holds to 15, a tame Gasquet return ending the game.
2002:
SUNDAY'S ORDER OF PLAY
The evening isn't over so there's no need to focus too much on Sunday's semi-finals yet, but the order of play is out so go ahead and plan your day around these tasty treats.
Rafael Nadal (SPA) v Roger Federer (SWI) 1400 GMT
Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) 2000 GMT
DJOKOVIC BREAKS - *Djokovic 1-0 Gasquet
Gasquet stutters and is too slow off the blocks to scoop a volley from his shoe laces, gifting Djokovic two break points. The Serb, ruthless as ever, gobbles up his chance with an overhead.
Piers Newbery, BBC Sport at the 02 in London
"It might be all over as far as the semi-final line-up is concerned but the O2 Arena is as packed as it has been all week, with the world number two up against 'le backhand'. While the focus might be on Sunday's resumption of the Federer v Nadal rivalry, Djokovic has won his last 19 matches and his last seven at this venue, and he will not wish to see that run end tonight. A victory against Gasquet would also see Djokovic rack up 70 wins for the third straight year."
A deep volley from Gasquet sets Djokovic scampering but the Serb recovers and retrieves, as he always does, but Gasquet responds with another sumptuous volley into the corner. First blow to Gasquet. Oh my, second blow to Gasquet and the Frenchman has the Serb on the ropes - backhand down the line for three break points. The Serb steps towards the net and simply pats a backhand volley to save one but he can't wriggle himself out of this one, volley into the tape and Gasquet lives on!
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Yasir Shah: Rafa will win in three tomorrow and I'm confident he will be able to finish the job off on Monday.
Rob Porter: It'll be a Nadal/Djokovic final of course, and that could go either way. I'll give it to Nadal.
*Djokovic 5-4 Gasquet
The 27-year-old Frenchman is not easing up but even though he once again holds comfortably, it's probably a touch too late in this set.
Djokovic 5-3 Gasquet*
Gasquet has beaten Djokovic just the once in 10 encounters and that victory was back in 2007 when televisions were, admittedly, in colour but in the days before smart phones took over the world so a lot as happened since that straight-sets win in China.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic, on the front foot, performing like a master puppeteer, pulling Gasquet this way and that, before ending the Frenchman's misery with a masterful forehand winner. He hits a serve out to the wings, Gasquet nets, and the world number two is a game away from grabbing the opening set.
*Djokovic 4-3 Gasquet
Gasquet gliding around the court, he steps in to place a backhand winner beyond his rival and it's another hold to love for the eighth seed.
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Clinton Eyong: Rafael Nadal will lose to Roger Federer in straight sets 3-6 3-6 in the semi-finals of the ATPWorldTourFinals.
Any more predictions? Tweets us using #bbctennis or text us on 81111 (UK mobiles).
Djokovic 4-2 Gasquet*
Sometimes, however, a sledgehammer rather than a paintbrush is required and the Frenchman will need to produce some lethal hits if he is to force his way back into this set. Djokovic untroubled on his own serve and the second seed holds to 15.
*Djokovic 3-2 Gasquet
There is no doubt that Gasquet is an artist and the Frenchman currently creating moments worthy of framing, a sliced backhand, a picture-perfect volley. He holds to love and those early nerves seem to have been settled.
Djokovic 3-1 Gasquet*
Djokovic getting plenty of success from the baseline, moving the underdog this way and that. At 30-15, he decides to embark on a rare foray to the net which seems to startle the Frenchman and force him to tug at a forehand. The Serb cruising along, windows down and music blaring out of the radio.
*Djokovic 2-1 Gasquet
Hearty applause for Gasquet as he eases to a 40-0 lead, but the Frenchman double faults and then pushes a volley long. He avoids a drama, though, as Djokovic goes long, allowing his opponent to have at least one notch on the scoreboard.
Piers Newbery, BBC Sport at the 02 in London
"The O2 Arena is still buzzing after Roger Federer's win over Juan Martin Del Potro earlier, and the Swiss is feeling as positive as he has all year. 'I don't know if the goal was necessarily for me to try to win this event right off the first match,' said the Swiss.
"'I knew I had so much work to do with Djokovic in the first round, having played Basel and Paris. I was curious to see how I was going to adapt, how everybody was going to adapt, to the London conditions. For that reason I'm very pleased now. I feel very happy and very upbeat. I'll give it one more big shot here tomorrow and hopefully I'll make it to the finals'."
Djokovic 2-0 Gasquet*
Djokovic, you sense, reserving his energy for the more important contests ahead and he comfortably holds to 15, a tame Gasquet return ending the game.
2002:
SUNDAY'S ORDER OF PLAY
The evening isn't over so there's no need to focus too much on Sunday's semi-finals yet, but the order of play is out so go ahead and plan your day around these tasty treats.
Rafael Nadal (SPA) v Roger Federer (SWI) 1400 GMT
Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) 2000 GMT
DJOKOVIC BREAKS - *Djokovic 1-0 Gasquet
Gasquet stutters and is too slow off the blocks to scoop a volley from his shoe laces, gifting Djokovic two break points. The Serb, ruthless as ever, gobbles up his chance with an overhead.
Piers Newbery, BBC Sport at the 02 in London
"It might be all over as far as the semi-final line-up is concerned but the O2 Arena is as packed as it has been all week, with the world number two up against 'le backhand'. While the focus might be on Sunday's resumption of the Federer v Nadal rivalry, Djokovic has won his last 19 matches and his last seven at this venue, and he will not wish to see that run end tonight. A victory against Gasquet would also see Djokovic rack up 70 wins for the third straight year."
Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Interim Middlesbrough boss Mark Venus has a full squad to select from, having picked up no injuries last weekend.
Defender Jonathan Woodgate, who has started the last two games after shaking off a niggling calf problem, is likely to keep his place.
Watford may give West Brom loan signing midfielder George Thorne his debut.Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Live, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Free Live Stream,Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Online, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Online Free, Middlesbrough V Watford Live, Middlesbrough V Watford live stream Online.
Defender Nyron Nosworthy is nearing his return from an Achilles injury but midfielder Almen Abdi (foot) and Tommie Hoban (ankle) remain absent.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• There have been 30 league matches between these clubs since the first in 1966 and there's only one win between them; Middlesbrough 13, Watford 12.
• Matej Vydra scored both goals in Watford's 2-1 victory in the corresponding fixture 10 months ago, which made amends in part for being sent off after 43 minutes of the reverse fixture, which 'Boro won 2-1.
• The Hornets are chasing a third win in five league visits to the Riverside.
Middlesbrough
• The Teesside club are chasing a third win in five Championship games, and have won one and lost one so far under caretaker manager Mark Venus.
• The Riversiders may only be 16th in the table but they still boast the most lethal home attack in the division with 15 goals buried in seven games, and are undefeated in six in front of their home supporters.
• 'Boro have recouped a joint divisional-high eight points from losing positions.
• But all three of Middlesbrough's victories this term have been against clubs beneath them in the bottom eight.
Watford
• The seventh-placed Hornets are looking for their seventh maximum of this Championship campaign, and first in four outings.
• All six victories have been against clubs positioned below them in the table.
• Watford have scored an unequalled six goals in the first 15 minutes of Championship games, and an unmatched seven in the last 15 minutes.
• The Vicarage Road club have won 99 league points under Gianfranco Zola.
Defender Jonathan Woodgate, who has started the last two games after shaking off a niggling calf problem, is likely to keep his place.
Watford may give West Brom loan signing midfielder George Thorne his debut.Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Live, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Free Live Stream,Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Online, Watch Middlesbrough V Watford Online Free, Middlesbrough V Watford Live, Middlesbrough V Watford live stream Online.
Defender Nyron Nosworthy is nearing his return from an Achilles injury but midfielder Almen Abdi (foot) and Tommie Hoban (ankle) remain absent.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• There have been 30 league matches between these clubs since the first in 1966 and there's only one win between them; Middlesbrough 13, Watford 12.
• Matej Vydra scored both goals in Watford's 2-1 victory in the corresponding fixture 10 months ago, which made amends in part for being sent off after 43 minutes of the reverse fixture, which 'Boro won 2-1.
• The Hornets are chasing a third win in five league visits to the Riverside.
Middlesbrough
• The Teesside club are chasing a third win in five Championship games, and have won one and lost one so far under caretaker manager Mark Venus.
• The Riversiders may only be 16th in the table but they still boast the most lethal home attack in the division with 15 goals buried in seven games, and are undefeated in six in front of their home supporters.
• 'Boro have recouped a joint divisional-high eight points from losing positions.
• But all three of Middlesbrough's victories this term have been against clubs beneath them in the bottom eight.
Watford
• The seventh-placed Hornets are looking for their seventh maximum of this Championship campaign, and first in four outings.
• All six victories have been against clubs positioned below them in the table.
• Watford have scored an unequalled six goals in the first 15 minutes of Championship games, and an unmatched seven in the last 15 minutes.
• The Vicarage Road club have won 99 league points under Gianfranco Zola.
Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Leicester could welcome back defender Paul Konchesky and striker Jamie Vardy.
Chris Wood has been called up to the New Zealand squad for their World Cup play-off, whilst Ritchie De Laet is recovering from shin surgery.
Nottingham Forest will be without the suspended Djamel Abdoun. On-loan Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan will hope to keep his place.Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Live, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Live Stream, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Free Live Stream, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Online, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Online Free, Leicester V Nottm Forest Live, Leicester V Nottm Forest live stream Online.
Central defenders Danny Collins (ankle) and Kelvin Wilson (back) are out for around three months.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• A stoppage-time goal from Anthony Knockaert gave Leicester a 3-2 victory in their last meeting with Nottingham Forest on 4 May at the City Ground, and the three points were sufficient to see Leicester sneak into the play-offs in dramatic fashion.
• Six months earlier the sides shared four goals in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium.
• The Foxes are unbeaten in six league and FA Cup meetings against Forest, having won two and drawn four since an odd goal in five defeat at the City Ground in the Championship in April 2011.
• The Nottingham club last took three away points off their east Midland rivals in March 2005. Leicester City
• The second-placed Foxes have won seven of the last eight in all competitions, and are chasing an 11th Championship maximum of the season, which would put them back to the top of the table, if Burnley fail to beat Bournemouth.
• But Nigel Pearson's men are yet to defeat a fellow top-six club.
• All but four of their 32 points have been gained from matches in which they have scored at least two goals.
• They are the only Championship club with a 100% record from league matches in which they have opened the scoring, having won all eight.
• Leicester have netted six goals from the penalty spot; the most scored by any side in England's top four divisions.
• If they line-up from the kick-off, defender Lloyd Dyer will be making his 150th Leicester league start and Dave Nugent, his 100th start for the Foxes.
Nottingham Forest
• Forest have suffered successive defeats for the first time this season.
• Billy Davies' 10-man side conceded a 90th minute goal against Blackpool last Saturday; it was the second time in three outings they had shipped a stoppage-time goal, which has cost them four points.
• The City Ground club have lost just six of their last 29 league games, but have only failed to score in one of the 14 this term.
• They have won only three of their last nine Championship matches against Midland opposition, but are yet to beat a fellow top-six club this season.
Chris Wood has been called up to the New Zealand squad for their World Cup play-off, whilst Ritchie De Laet is recovering from shin surgery.
Nottingham Forest will be without the suspended Djamel Abdoun. On-loan Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan will hope to keep his place.Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Live, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Live Stream, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Free Live Stream, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Online, Watch Leicester V Nottm Forest Online Free, Leicester V Nottm Forest Live, Leicester V Nottm Forest live stream Online.
Central defenders Danny Collins (ankle) and Kelvin Wilson (back) are out for around three months.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• A stoppage-time goal from Anthony Knockaert gave Leicester a 3-2 victory in their last meeting with Nottingham Forest on 4 May at the City Ground, and the three points were sufficient to see Leicester sneak into the play-offs in dramatic fashion.
• Six months earlier the sides shared four goals in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium.
• The Foxes are unbeaten in six league and FA Cup meetings against Forest, having won two and drawn four since an odd goal in five defeat at the City Ground in the Championship in April 2011.
• The Nottingham club last took three away points off their east Midland rivals in March 2005. Leicester City
• The second-placed Foxes have won seven of the last eight in all competitions, and are chasing an 11th Championship maximum of the season, which would put them back to the top of the table, if Burnley fail to beat Bournemouth.
• But Nigel Pearson's men are yet to defeat a fellow top-six club.
• All but four of their 32 points have been gained from matches in which they have scored at least two goals.
• They are the only Championship club with a 100% record from league matches in which they have opened the scoring, having won all eight.
• Leicester have netted six goals from the penalty spot; the most scored by any side in England's top four divisions.
• If they line-up from the kick-off, defender Lloyd Dyer will be making his 150th Leicester league start and Dave Nugent, his 100th start for the Foxes.
Nottingham Forest
• Forest have suffered successive defeats for the first time this season.
• Billy Davies' 10-man side conceded a 90th minute goal against Blackpool last Saturday; it was the second time in three outings they had shipped a stoppage-time goal, which has cost them four points.
• The City Ground club have lost just six of their last 29 league games, but have only failed to score in one of the 14 this term.
• They have won only three of their last nine Championship matches against Midland opposition, but are yet to beat a fellow top-six club this season.
Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Huddersfield midfielder Jonathan Hogg (knee) and striker Martin Paterson (arm) are both doubtful. Oscar Gobern and Cristian Lopez are on standby.
Leading scorer James Vaughan sits out the last game of his three-match ban.
Birmingham expect to have striker Jesse Lingard and defender Mitch Hancox back.
David Murphy and Neal Eardley (knee), Jonathan Spector (thigh), Akwasi Asante (hamstring) and Wade Elliott (ban) miss out, along with Dariusz Dudka who continues to build up match fitness.Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Live, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Free Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Online, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Online Free, Huddersfield V Birmingham Live, Huddersfield V Birmingham live stream Online.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 95th league meeting; Huddersfield have won 34 of the previous 94, and Birmingham 33.
• A Jermaine Beckford goal proved the difference when these sides met at St Andrews last season (1-0), and Huddersfield went on to take four points off the Brummies when Adam Hammill scored a last minute equaliser in this corresponding fixture in January (1-1).
• Birmingham last beat the Terriers in May 2001 with a 2-1 second tier triumph on this ground, which sent Lou Marcari's Huddersfield down.
Leading scorer James Vaughan sits out the last game of his three-match ban.
Birmingham expect to have striker Jesse Lingard and defender Mitch Hancox back.
David Murphy and Neal Eardley (knee), Jonathan Spector (thigh), Akwasi Asante (hamstring) and Wade Elliott (ban) miss out, along with Dariusz Dudka who continues to build up match fitness.Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Live, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Free Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Online, Watch Huddersfield V Birmingham Online Free, Huddersfield V Birmingham Live, Huddersfield V Birmingham live stream Online.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 95th league meeting; Huddersfield have won 34 of the previous 94, and Birmingham 33.
• A Jermaine Beckford goal proved the difference when these sides met at St Andrews last season (1-0), and Huddersfield went on to take four points off the Brummies when Adam Hammill scored a last minute equaliser in this corresponding fixture in January (1-1).
• Birmingham last beat the Terriers in May 2001 with a 2-1 second tier triumph on this ground, which sent Lou Marcari's Huddersfield down.
Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Derby will be without the suspended John Eustace, so defender Andre Wisdom may play in defensive midfield.
Midfielder Ben Davies is back in full training but Jeff Hendrick (ankle), Johnny Russell (leg) and Mark O'Brien and James Bailey (both knee) are out.Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Live, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Live Stream, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Free Live Stream, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Online, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Online Free, Derby V Sheff Wed Live, Derby V Sheff Wed live stream Online.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones could name an unchanged line-up.
Jose Semedo sits out the last game of a ban and David Prutton (ankle) remains sidelined. Loan pair Matty Fryatt and Connor Wickham could play up front.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Sheffield Wednesday came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Derby in both last season's meetings in the Championship.
• The Rams are unbeaten in 10 league and cup matches against their south Yorkshire opponents (W5, D5).
• The Owls are chasing a first victory over Derby since a 2-0 triumph at Pride Park in the Championship in April 2006, when they scored in the opening and closing five minutes.
Derby County
• Queens Park Rangers ended Derby's four-match unbeaten run of two wins and two draws last Saturday, which also brought to a close Steve McClaren's undefeated start as manager.
• Now the Rams are aiming to strike back with a home win, to add to their solitary Pride Park maximum, against Leeds on 5 October.
• Derby are the Championship's joint top scorers with Burnley (26 goals), and are the most prolific outfit in the first-half, when 15 of their goals have been netted.
• If Lee Grant keeps goal for Derby, he will be making his 350th career league start.
Sheffield Wednesday
• The Owls were the last club in England and Scotland to register a league win this season, and last Saturday's 5-2 triumph over Reading was also their biggest league victory in over a year.
• Now Dave Jones' side are targeting their first back-to-back victories in seven months.
• The Championship's draw specialists (eight of 13) are one of three clubs still without an away win in this division.
• The south Yorkshire club have totalled 17 goals, 12 of which have been scored in the first half; at 71% it is the highest such proportion in the division.
Midfielder Ben Davies is back in full training but Jeff Hendrick (ankle), Johnny Russell (leg) and Mark O'Brien and James Bailey (both knee) are out.Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Live, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Live Stream, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Free Live Stream, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Online, Watch Derby V Sheff Wed Online Free, Derby V Sheff Wed Live, Derby V Sheff Wed live stream Online.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones could name an unchanged line-up.
Jose Semedo sits out the last game of a ban and David Prutton (ankle) remains sidelined. Loan pair Matty Fryatt and Connor Wickham could play up front.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Sheffield Wednesday came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Derby in both last season's meetings in the Championship.
• The Rams are unbeaten in 10 league and cup matches against their south Yorkshire opponents (W5, D5).
• The Owls are chasing a first victory over Derby since a 2-0 triumph at Pride Park in the Championship in April 2006, when they scored in the opening and closing five minutes.
Derby County
• Queens Park Rangers ended Derby's four-match unbeaten run of two wins and two draws last Saturday, which also brought to a close Steve McClaren's undefeated start as manager.
• Now the Rams are aiming to strike back with a home win, to add to their solitary Pride Park maximum, against Leeds on 5 October.
• Derby are the Championship's joint top scorers with Burnley (26 goals), and are the most prolific outfit in the first-half, when 15 of their goals have been netted.
• If Lee Grant keeps goal for Derby, he will be making his 350th career league start.
Sheffield Wednesday
• The Owls were the last club in England and Scotland to register a league win this season, and last Saturday's 5-2 triumph over Reading was also their biggest league victory in over a year.
• Now Dave Jones' side are targeting their first back-to-back victories in seven months.
• The Championship's draw specialists (eight of 13) are one of three clubs still without an away win in this division.
• The south Yorkshire club have totalled 17 goals, 12 of which have been scored in the first half; at 71% it is the highest such proportion in the division.
Watch Charlton V Leeds Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Charlton boss Chris Powell will make a late decision on Yann Kermorgant who is suffering from an ankle injury.
Richard Wood's leg will be assessed while defenders Leon Cort and Chris Solly (both knee) remain sidelined.Watch Charlton V Leeds Live, Watch Charlton V Leeds Live Stream, Watch Charlton V Leeds Free Live Stream, Watch Charlton V Leeds Online, Watch Charlton V Leeds Online Free, Charlton V Leeds Live, Charlton V Leeds live stream Online.
Leeds will be without first-choice full-backs Sam Byram (thigh) and Stephen Warnock (ankle) so Marius Zaliukas could make his full debut.
Manager Brian McDermott must decide whether to hand on-loan striker Dexter Blackstock his first start.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Leeds are targeting a 25th win from their 50th competitive match against Charlton.
• The West Yorkshire club were without a manager when Charlton beat them 2-1 in the last corresponding fixture in April, courtesy of a last gasp winner from Jonathan Obika.
• Leeds registered one of their biggest ever away league victories when they won 6-1 at the Valley in the Premier League in April 2003.
Charlton Athletic
• Unbeaten in five (W2, D3), Charlton are enjoying their best form of the season, and pursuing a third win in four outings.Only Yeovil (nine) have scored fewer Championship goals than the Addicks' 10, with just three of those at the Valley, and 80% (eight of 10) have been netted after the break; no side has a higher such proportion.
• Charlton have kept four consecutive clean sheets and have not conceded in 447 minutes (seven hours 27 minutes) of Championship football, since Andy Reid's early goal for Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw the Valley on 1 October.
• Ben Hamer is set to keep goal for Charlton for the 100th time (all competitions).
Leeds United
• Three points off the play-off places, Leeds have won every other of the last five, and are chasing their first back-to-back wins of the season.
• Brian McDermott's side have lost their last five away in all competitions, and have not secured a point in four on the road, since their second away league maximum of the season at Bolton on 14 September.
• This is the third time in four seasons that Leeds have totalled exactly 20 points after the first 14 Championship fixtures; on the other occasion they had 22.
Richard Wood's leg will be assessed while defenders Leon Cort and Chris Solly (both knee) remain sidelined.Watch Charlton V Leeds Live, Watch Charlton V Leeds Live Stream, Watch Charlton V Leeds Free Live Stream, Watch Charlton V Leeds Online, Watch Charlton V Leeds Online Free, Charlton V Leeds Live, Charlton V Leeds live stream Online.
Leeds will be without first-choice full-backs Sam Byram (thigh) and Stephen Warnock (ankle) so Marius Zaliukas could make his full debut.
Manager Brian McDermott must decide whether to hand on-loan striker Dexter Blackstock his first start.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Leeds are targeting a 25th win from their 50th competitive match against Charlton.
• The West Yorkshire club were without a manager when Charlton beat them 2-1 in the last corresponding fixture in April, courtesy of a last gasp winner from Jonathan Obika.
• Leeds registered one of their biggest ever away league victories when they won 6-1 at the Valley in the Premier League in April 2003.
Charlton Athletic
• Unbeaten in five (W2, D3), Charlton are enjoying their best form of the season, and pursuing a third win in four outings.Only Yeovil (nine) have scored fewer Championship goals than the Addicks' 10, with just three of those at the Valley, and 80% (eight of 10) have been netted after the break; no side has a higher such proportion.
• Charlton have kept four consecutive clean sheets and have not conceded in 447 minutes (seven hours 27 minutes) of Championship football, since Andy Reid's early goal for Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw the Valley on 1 October.
• Ben Hamer is set to keep goal for Charlton for the 100th time (all competitions).
Leeds United
• Three points off the play-off places, Leeds have won every other of the last five, and are chasing their first back-to-back wins of the season.
• Brian McDermott's side have lost their last five away in all competitions, and have not secured a point in four on the road, since their second away league maximum of the season at Bolton on 14 September.
• This is the third time in four seasons that Leeds have totalled exactly 20 points after the first 14 Championship fixtures; on the other occasion they had 22.
Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Championship leaders Burnley could restore midfielders Dean Marney and Keith Treacy to their matchday squad.
Marney, recently troubled by a thigh strain, could start while winger Treacy may make the bench upon his return from suspension.
The Cherries will be without Ryan Allsop - the goalkeeper is suffering from glandular fever.Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Live, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Free Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Online, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Online Free, Burnley V Bournemouth Live, Burnley V Bournemouth live stream Online.
Winger Matt Ritchie (thigh) is another player who will not travel, but he should return by the end of the month.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Burnley have a 33% winning record in league matches against Bournemouth, having won six and lost four of the 18.
• This is the first time these clubs find themselves in the same division together in 14 seasons.
• Burnley are looking for a fourth consecutive victory over the Cherries in all competitions; Bournemouth have never won at Turf Moor. Burnley
• The Clarets, who have won eight of their last 10 league games, defend a one-point lead at the top of the table, and look to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 Championship games.
• Sean Dyche's side are pursuing a fifth straight home win, and have not lost in 11 Championship matches at Turf Moor, winning seven and drawing four since defeat to Hull on 11 March.
• Burnley are the Championship's joint top scorers with Derby (26 in 14), while at the other end only QPR (seven) have conceded less goals than the Lancashire clubs' nine.
• All but five of their 33 points have been accrued in matches in which they have scored two or more goals.
• A Bournemouth win, would also inflict a 200th home defeat on Burnley in second level league football.
• Veteran defender Michael Duff could make his 450th career league start.
Bournemouth
• The Cherries (five) have won half as many league games as Burnley, and find themselves joint bottom of the Championship's "form" table covering the last six matches (four points out of 18).
• They are in danger of tumbling to three straight defeats, last suffered at this level in April 1990.
• Two points out of 12 have been secured on the road since Bournemouth picked up their only away win at Doncaster on 31 August, and the Dorset club hold the leakiest away defence in the division, with 19 goals shipped in seven games.
• Eddie Howe spent 21 months in charge of Burnley from January 2011.
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Marney, recently troubled by a thigh strain, could start while winger Treacy may make the bench upon his return from suspension.
The Cherries will be without Ryan Allsop - the goalkeeper is suffering from glandular fever.Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Live, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Free Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Online, Watch Burnley V Bournemouth Online Free, Burnley V Bournemouth Live, Burnley V Bournemouth live stream Online.
Winger Matt Ritchie (thigh) is another player who will not travel, but he should return by the end of the month.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Burnley have a 33% winning record in league matches against Bournemouth, having won six and lost four of the 18.
• This is the first time these clubs find themselves in the same division together in 14 seasons.
• Burnley are looking for a fourth consecutive victory over the Cherries in all competitions; Bournemouth have never won at Turf Moor. Burnley
• The Clarets, who have won eight of their last 10 league games, defend a one-point lead at the top of the table, and look to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 Championship games.
• Sean Dyche's side are pursuing a fifth straight home win, and have not lost in 11 Championship matches at Turf Moor, winning seven and drawing four since defeat to Hull on 11 March.
• Burnley are the Championship's joint top scorers with Derby (26 in 14), while at the other end only QPR (seven) have conceded less goals than the Lancashire clubs' nine.
• All but five of their 33 points have been accrued in matches in which they have scored two or more goals.
• A Bournemouth win, would also inflict a 200th home defeat on Burnley in second level league football.
• Veteran defender Michael Duff could make his 450th career league start.
Bournemouth
• The Cherries (five) have won half as many league games as Burnley, and find themselves joint bottom of the Championship's "form" table covering the last six matches (four points out of 18).
• They are in danger of tumbling to three straight defeats, last suffered at this level in April 1990.
• Two points out of 12 have been secured on the road since Bournemouth picked up their only away win at Doncaster on 31 August, and the Dorset club hold the leakiest away defence in the division, with 19 goals shipped in seven games.
• Eddie Howe spent 21 months in charge of Burnley from January 2011.
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Watch Brighton V Blackburn Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Will Buckley is injury-hit Brighton's latest casualty after tweaking his hamstring at Doncaster last Saturday.
The winger is added to an injury list which includes Andrea Orlandi, Will Hoskins, Kazenga LuaLua, Liam Bridcutt, Craig Mackail-Smith and Kemy Agustien.
Blackburn's longest-serving player David Dunn is in line for his first appearance since August.Watch Brighton V Blackburn Live, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Live Stream, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Free Live Stream, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Online, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Online Free, Brighton V Blackburn Live, Brighton V Blackburn live stream Online.
The Rovers skipper has recovered from a knee operation while defender Grant Hanley has completed a three-match ban.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• There's only one win between these clubs after 30 league and cup clashes over half a century; Brighton have won 10, Blackburn 11.
• Both last season's meetings in the Championship were 1-1 draws, and three of those goals came from the penalty spot.
• If they avoid their first defeat to the Seagulls in 22 years, Blackburn will take their unbeaten sequence against them to five.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• The south coast side have picked up five points out of nine, and are chasing only their second back-to-back league wins of the season.
• The Seagulls have lost three games from winning positions, the most by any team in the division. They are the only club to have been involved in as many as three goalless drawsin this Championship campaign.
Blackburn Rovers
• Rovers are three places and one point better off than Brighton in the upper-mid table, and looking to complete back-to-back victories for the third time this term.
• The trip to the Amex Stadium is also their 800th away fixture in second level league football.
• Only one of Blackburn's five wins has been against a fellow top-half club (Watford), and their only maximum away from home was in September, against Bournemouth.
The winger is added to an injury list which includes Andrea Orlandi, Will Hoskins, Kazenga LuaLua, Liam Bridcutt, Craig Mackail-Smith and Kemy Agustien.
Blackburn's longest-serving player David Dunn is in line for his first appearance since August.Watch Brighton V Blackburn Live, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Live Stream, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Free Live Stream, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Online, Watch Brighton V Blackburn Online Free, Brighton V Blackburn Live, Brighton V Blackburn live stream Online.
The Rovers skipper has recovered from a knee operation while defender Grant Hanley has completed a three-match ban.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• There's only one win between these clubs after 30 league and cup clashes over half a century; Brighton have won 10, Blackburn 11.
• Both last season's meetings in the Championship were 1-1 draws, and three of those goals came from the penalty spot.
• If they avoid their first defeat to the Seagulls in 22 years, Blackburn will take their unbeaten sequence against them to five.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• The south coast side have picked up five points out of nine, and are chasing only their second back-to-back league wins of the season.
• The Seagulls have lost three games from winning positions, the most by any team in the division. They are the only club to have been involved in as many as three goalless drawsin this Championship campaign.
Blackburn Rovers
• Rovers are three places and one point better off than Brighton in the upper-mid table, and looking to complete back-to-back victories for the third time this term.
• The trip to the Amex Stadium is also their 800th away fixture in second level league football.
• Only one of Blackburn's five wins has been against a fellow top-half club (Watford), and their only maximum away from home was in September, against Bournemouth.
Watch Bolton V Millwall Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Darren Pratley will once again be missing for Bolton, as the midfielder is absent with back spasms.
But Andre Moritz has recovered from illness while Craig Davies is available after overcoming a hamstring strain.
Millwall could add Justin Hoyte, Mark Beevers and Jimmy Abdou to their squad.Watch Bolton V Millwall Live, Watch Bolton V Millwall Live Stream, Watch Bolton V Millwall Free Live Stream, Watch Bolton V Millwall Online, Watch Bolton V Millwall Online Free, Bolton V Millwall Live, Bolton V Millwall live stream Online.
Hoyte could make his debut after joining on loan from Middlesbrough, fellow defender Beevers is fit following a knee injury and midfielder Abdou returns from suspension.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Millwall boast a 50% winning record against Bolton, having prevailed in 15 of their 30 league matches, the Trotters have won 11.The 1-1 draw in last season's corresponding fixture with a penalty for each side, was the first time Bolton had dropped points in eight successive home league matches against the Lions.
• Millwall have never won at the Reebok Stadium, and last picked up maximum away points over the Trotters in October 1973, with a 1-0 win in the old Second Division.
Bolton Wanderers
• The Trotters opened their league programme with a 10-game winless run, but are now chasing a third win in five, to extend a six-game unbeaten sequence.
• Dougie Freedman's side remains the only one without a home win in the Championship, and have already dropped 16 points at the Reebok; only Yeovil have fared less well on their own turf, dropping 17 points.
• Since relegation from the Premier League in the season before last, Bolton have won only one of seven league matches against London clubs.
Millwall
• The Lions are averaging a point a game, and are on a three-match sequence of draws; they last drew four on the spin in October 2005.
• The south London club have only registered one away league win so far this season, against Charlton.
• They have conceded 16 Championship goals on the road; only Bournemouth have shipped more on the travels (19).
• Goalkeeper David Forde is standing by to make his 250th Millwall appearance.
But Andre Moritz has recovered from illness while Craig Davies is available after overcoming a hamstring strain.
Millwall could add Justin Hoyte, Mark Beevers and Jimmy Abdou to their squad.Watch Bolton V Millwall Live, Watch Bolton V Millwall Live Stream, Watch Bolton V Millwall Free Live Stream, Watch Bolton V Millwall Online, Watch Bolton V Millwall Online Free, Bolton V Millwall Live, Bolton V Millwall live stream Online.
Hoyte could make his debut after joining on loan from Middlesbrough, fellow defender Beevers is fit following a knee injury and midfielder Abdou returns from suspension.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Millwall boast a 50% winning record against Bolton, having prevailed in 15 of their 30 league matches, the Trotters have won 11.The 1-1 draw in last season's corresponding fixture with a penalty for each side, was the first time Bolton had dropped points in eight successive home league matches against the Lions.
• Millwall have never won at the Reebok Stadium, and last picked up maximum away points over the Trotters in October 1973, with a 1-0 win in the old Second Division.
Bolton Wanderers
• The Trotters opened their league programme with a 10-game winless run, but are now chasing a third win in five, to extend a six-game unbeaten sequence.
• Dougie Freedman's side remains the only one without a home win in the Championship, and have already dropped 16 points at the Reebok; only Yeovil have fared less well on their own turf, dropping 17 points.
• Since relegation from the Premier League in the season before last, Bolton have won only one of seven league matches against London clubs.
Millwall
• The Lions are averaging a point a game, and are on a three-match sequence of draws; they last drew four on the spin in October 2005.
• The south London club have only registered one away league win so far this season, against Charlton.
• They have conceded 16 Championship goals on the road; only Bournemouth have shipped more on the travels (19).
• Goalkeeper David Forde is standing by to make his 250th Millwall appearance.
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Midfielder Chris Basham is back in training following an ankle injury and will be assessed close to kick-off.
The Tangerines are unbeaten in seven, and Manchester United loanee defender Tyler Blackett may make his home debut.
Aaron Cresswell is suspended for the visitors - the full-back saw red deep into injury time in last Friday's 1-1 draw against Barnsley and now starts a two-match suspension.Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Live, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Live Stream, WatchBlackpool V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Online, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Online Free, Blackpool V Ipswich Live, Blackpool V Ipswich live stream Online.
Meanwhile, midfielder Paul Anderson is a doubt due to a groin injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Blackpool hammered Ipswich 6-0 in last season's corresponding fixture, when Tom Ince bagged a brace.
• The Tractor Boys have only come away from Bloomfield Road with maximum points on two occasions; 2-0 in November 1970 in the top-fight, and 1-0 in the Championship in November 2008.
• The Seasiders are vying for a fourth successive home league victory over the Suffolk club.
Blackpool
• Top-four Blackpool are unbeaten in seven (W2, D5) and chasing a third win in four.
• They are the lowest placed of the three clubs with just one Championship defeat, have scored first in a joint divisional-best 12 games, and remain the only club in all four divisions not to have allowed the opposition to score the opening goal.
• The Seasiders have an unbeaten home league record, have not lost in 11 Championship games at Bloomfield Road, since Peterborough's visit on 16 March, and are chasing a 500th home win in second level league football.
• Matthew Gilks is on the verge of his 150th league start in goal for Blackpool, and forward Stephen Dobbie may start his 200th game for English and Scottish clubs.
Ipswich Town
• The mid-table Tractor Boys are seeking a first win in six outings, having picked up four points out of 15, drawing three of the last four all by a 1-1 score.
• They have also finished level in their last three on the road, and remain the only club outside the bottom four still hunting a first away maximum, having dropped 17 points on their travels this term, and go into their 700th away fixture in second tier soccer eager for a first win in 10, subsequent to victory at Derby on 6 April.
• Ipswich have lost all five matches to date against top-10 clubs.
• Mick McCarthy's side have also squandered an unrivalled 14 Championship points from winning positions (D4, L2).
• If on the field at the outset, Luke Chambers will be making his 400th club career start.
The Tangerines are unbeaten in seven, and Manchester United loanee defender Tyler Blackett may make his home debut.
Aaron Cresswell is suspended for the visitors - the full-back saw red deep into injury time in last Friday's 1-1 draw against Barnsley and now starts a two-match suspension.Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Live, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Live Stream, WatchBlackpool V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Online, Watch Blackpool V Ipswich Online Free, Blackpool V Ipswich Live, Blackpool V Ipswich live stream Online.
Meanwhile, midfielder Paul Anderson is a doubt due to a groin injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Blackpool hammered Ipswich 6-0 in last season's corresponding fixture, when Tom Ince bagged a brace.
• The Tractor Boys have only come away from Bloomfield Road with maximum points on two occasions; 2-0 in November 1970 in the top-fight, and 1-0 in the Championship in November 2008.
• The Seasiders are vying for a fourth successive home league victory over the Suffolk club.
Blackpool
• Top-four Blackpool are unbeaten in seven (W2, D5) and chasing a third win in four.
• They are the lowest placed of the three clubs with just one Championship defeat, have scored first in a joint divisional-best 12 games, and remain the only club in all four divisions not to have allowed the opposition to score the opening goal.
• The Seasiders have an unbeaten home league record, have not lost in 11 Championship games at Bloomfield Road, since Peterborough's visit on 16 March, and are chasing a 500th home win in second level league football.
• Matthew Gilks is on the verge of his 150th league start in goal for Blackpool, and forward Stephen Dobbie may start his 200th game for English and Scottish clubs.
Ipswich Town
• The mid-table Tractor Boys are seeking a first win in six outings, having picked up four points out of 15, drawing three of the last four all by a 1-1 score.
• They have also finished level in their last three on the road, and remain the only club outside the bottom four still hunting a first away maximum, having dropped 17 points on their travels this term, and go into their 700th away fixture in second tier soccer eager for a first win in 10, subsequent to victory at Derby on 6 April.
• Ipswich have lost all five matches to date against top-10 clubs.
• Mick McCarthy's side have also squandered an unrivalled 14 Championship points from winning positions (D4, L2).
• If on the field at the outset, Luke Chambers will be making his 400th club career start.
Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Barnsley midfielder Jacob Mellis has been ruled out of the South Yorkshire derby due to an ankle injury.
Goalkeeper Luke Steele is still sidelined with a back injury so on-loan Jack Butland will continue.
Striker Theo Robinson should return for Doncaster - the summer signing has overcome a hamstring strain.Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Live, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Online, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Online Free, Barnsley V Doncaster Live, Barnsley V Doncaster live stream Online.
But captain Rob Jones could be out for around two months with a neck injury - James Husband and Harry Forrester are also on the sidelines.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley and Doncaster have been playing each other in the league since 1901, and there is nothing between them, both have won 23 of 64 matches.
• The winners have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven clashes in the Championship, the Tykes winning four of them, Rovers two.
• Doncaster are four goals shy of 100 in competitive matches against Barnsley.
Barnsley
• The bottom-but-one Tykes have won one of their last nine Championship games, and have registered 1-1 draws in the most recent two.
• David Flitcroft's side have the weakest defence in the second tier (31 goals shipped in 14 games), and are one of two clubs yet to keep a clean sheet in the Championship; the other being Sheffield Wednesday.
• It is Barnsley's worst start for 12 years; 2001 being the last time they had notched just two wins by this stage.
Doncaster Rovers
• Doncaster go into this derby just three places and two points better off than the Tykes with a game in hand on them, and on a three-match losing sequence in which 11 goals were conceded; they last lost four successive league games 19 months ago (April 2012).
• Paul Dickov's side is the only one not to have retrieved any Championship points once they have fallen behind, losing all seven matches in which the opposition have opened the scoring.
• Their only away win to date, was also against struggling south Yorkshire opposition, in Sheffield Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Luke Steele is still sidelined with a back injury so on-loan Jack Butland will continue.
Striker Theo Robinson should return for Doncaster - the summer signing has overcome a hamstring strain.Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Live, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Online, Watch Barnsley V Doncaster Online Free, Barnsley V Doncaster Live, Barnsley V Doncaster live stream Online.
But captain Rob Jones could be out for around two months with a neck injury - James Husband and Harry Forrester are also on the sidelines.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley and Doncaster have been playing each other in the league since 1901, and there is nothing between them, both have won 23 of 64 matches.
• The winners have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven clashes in the Championship, the Tykes winning four of them, Rovers two.
• Doncaster are four goals shy of 100 in competitive matches against Barnsley.
Barnsley
• The bottom-but-one Tykes have won one of their last nine Championship games, and have registered 1-1 draws in the most recent two.
• David Flitcroft's side have the weakest defence in the second tier (31 goals shipped in 14 games), and are one of two clubs yet to keep a clean sheet in the Championship; the other being Sheffield Wednesday.
• It is Barnsley's worst start for 12 years; 2001 being the last time they had notched just two wins by this stage.
Doncaster Rovers
• Doncaster go into this derby just three places and two points better off than the Tykes with a game in hand on them, and on a three-match losing sequence in which 11 goals were conceded; they last lost four successive league games 19 months ago (April 2012).
• Paul Dickov's side is the only one not to have retrieved any Championship points once they have fallen behind, losing all seven matches in which the opposition have opened the scoring.
• Their only away win to date, was also against struggling south Yorkshire opposition, in Sheffield Wednesday.
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Norwich midfielder Robert Snodgrass returns after concussion, but striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel will again miss out with a continuing toe injury.
Nathan Redmond is still nursing a hip problem and is a doubt.
West Ham defender Winston Reid is out with an ankle injury but James Collins has overcome a hamstring complaint.
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MATCH PREVIEW
Norwich manager Chris Hughton has been the focus of considerable attention ahead of this fixture, which is being billed by some as a match the Canaries must win if the personable former Birmingham boss is to keep his job.
Norwich have played Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in three of their last four league matches, a difficult run for anyone, but the manner of their 7-0 defeat by Manuel Pellegrini's Blues last weekend has raised considerable questions about the direction the Canaries season is taking.
Both of these teams have the same problem, namely a lack of goals, with Norwich scoring just six times in the Premier League so far and West Ham eight.
City's new signings up front - Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Gary Hooper, Johan Elmander and Nathan Redmond - have between them contributed just two league goals since arriving in Norfolk, while Andy Carroll's injury means that Sam Allardyce is short of attacking options. At the back it's a tale of two very different defences. Norwich have conceded an average of two goals per match, while the Hammers have six clean sheets so far.
With all the attention on Norwich it's easy to overlook the fact that West Ham have only two more points than their opponents this weekend.
Nonetheless, the Hammers have a better away record than at home so far, with just one goal conceded on their travels, and they've kept a clean sheet in their last three on the road.
The atmosphere at Carrow Road in the past few seasons has generally been positive, with the club making huge strides since the last time they conceded seven goals. That, you may remember, was at home to Colchester in a League One fixture back in August 2009 and led to a change of manager.
Whatever happens this Saturday, it is going to be a rather tense evening for the home fans as they look for a positive reaction to last week's events at the Etihad.MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Norwich City are unbeaten in 15 home league games against West Ham United (W8, D7) since a 1-0 top-flight defeat in February 1973.
West Ham did, however, win 1-0 at Carrow Road in the FA Cup in January 2006 on their way to reaching the final.
Last season's meeting at Norwich in September 2012 finished goalless.
Norwich City
Only Crystal Palace (21) have conceded more goals than Norwich (20), with the 7-0 loss at Manchester City their heaviest since they were defeated by the same scoreline at Sheffield Wednesday in November 1938.
The Canaries have conceded 18 goals in the last five games.
Chris Hughton's side have already played four of the current top five (Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham) in the Premier League - losing all four games.
No club has trailed more often at half-time in the Premier League than Norwich (six), who have gone on to lose all of those games.
West Ham United
West Ham have failed to find the net in six league games - the joint highest number in the Premier League along with Crystal Palace.
Only Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has kept more Premier League clean sheets (seven) than West Ham's Jussi Jaaskelainen (six) this season.
All four of United draws this season have been goalless, the most in the top flight.
Ravel Morrison has scored with both of his shots on target this season, with his two goals also making him the club's top league scorer.
Nathan Redmond is still nursing a hip problem and is a doubt.
West Ham defender Winston Reid is out with an ankle injury but James Collins has overcome a hamstring complaint.
Striker Mladen Petric has a calf problem, while Andy Carroll (foot) and Ricardo vaz Te (shoulder) are long-term absentees.Watch Norwich V West Ham Live, Watch Norwich V West Ham Live Stream, Watch Norwich V West Ham Free Live Stream, Watch Norwich V West Ham Online, Watch Norwich V West Ham Online Free, Norwich V West Ham Live, Norwich V West Ham live stream Online.
MATCH PREVIEW
Norwich manager Chris Hughton has been the focus of considerable attention ahead of this fixture, which is being billed by some as a match the Canaries must win if the personable former Birmingham boss is to keep his job.
Norwich have played Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in three of their last four league matches, a difficult run for anyone, but the manner of their 7-0 defeat by Manuel Pellegrini's Blues last weekend has raised considerable questions about the direction the Canaries season is taking.
Both of these teams have the same problem, namely a lack of goals, with Norwich scoring just six times in the Premier League so far and West Ham eight.
City's new signings up front - Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Gary Hooper, Johan Elmander and Nathan Redmond - have between them contributed just two league goals since arriving in Norfolk, while Andy Carroll's injury means that Sam Allardyce is short of attacking options. At the back it's a tale of two very different defences. Norwich have conceded an average of two goals per match, while the Hammers have six clean sheets so far.
With all the attention on Norwich it's easy to overlook the fact that West Ham have only two more points than their opponents this weekend.
Nonetheless, the Hammers have a better away record than at home so far, with just one goal conceded on their travels, and they've kept a clean sheet in their last three on the road.
The atmosphere at Carrow Road in the past few seasons has generally been positive, with the club making huge strides since the last time they conceded seven goals. That, you may remember, was at home to Colchester in a League One fixture back in August 2009 and led to a change of manager.
Whatever happens this Saturday, it is going to be a rather tense evening for the home fans as they look for a positive reaction to last week's events at the Etihad.MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Norwich City are unbeaten in 15 home league games against West Ham United (W8, D7) since a 1-0 top-flight defeat in February 1973.
West Ham did, however, win 1-0 at Carrow Road in the FA Cup in January 2006 on their way to reaching the final.
Last season's meeting at Norwich in September 2012 finished goalless.
Norwich City
Only Crystal Palace (21) have conceded more goals than Norwich (20), with the 7-0 loss at Manchester City their heaviest since they were defeated by the same scoreline at Sheffield Wednesday in November 1938.
The Canaries have conceded 18 goals in the last five games.
Chris Hughton's side have already played four of the current top five (Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham) in the Premier League - losing all four games.
No club has trailed more often at half-time in the Premier League than Norwich (six), who have gone on to lose all of those games.
West Ham United
West Ham have failed to find the net in six league games - the joint highest number in the Premier League along with Crystal Palace.
Only Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has kept more Premier League clean sheets (seven) than West Ham's Jussi Jaaskelainen (six) this season.
All four of United draws this season have been goalless, the most in the top flight.
Ravel Morrison has scored with both of his shots on target this season, with his two goals also making him the club's top league scorer.
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Southampton will assess club record signing Dani Osvaldo, who has been struggling with a nerve problem.
Midfielder Guly do Prado underwent knee surgery on Wednesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of 2013.
Danny Graham is available for Hull after being ineligible to face parent club Sunderland last weekend.
The game may come too soon for Robbie Brady, while Sone Aluko's torn Achilles tendon means he joins James Chester and Allan McGregor on the sidelines.
MATCH PREVIEW
Southampton's morale will be sky high ahead of this game following the inclusion of Jay Rodriguez, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert in the England squad.
It's further reward for a team who've really impressed this season and lie sixth in the table after the second-best start to a top-flight campaign in the club's history.Watch Southampton V Hull Live, Watch Southampton V Hull Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Hull Free Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Hull Online, Watch Southampton V Hull Online Free, Southampton V Hull Live, Southampton V Hull live stream Online. Mauricio Pochettino's arrival in January was sceptically received by many at the time, but he's clearly taken the side to another level and it's the solid English core that excites Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson.
Rickie Lambert has already had a taste of international football, but what an opportunity for Rodriguez and Lallana to put themselves in the mix for Brazil next summer.
There's more to come from the south coast too, with Hodgson saying full-back Nathaniel Clyne is in his thoughts, while James Ward-Prowse and Luke Shaw are in the under-21 squad.
Southampton are becoming quite the England production line and we shouldn't forget some of those who've already come through the system with great success, such as Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Welshman Gareth Bale.
It's all a far cry from how things looked after just 13 seconds last Saturday, when Artur Boruc was beaten by Asmir Begovic's freak goal for Stoke.
Southampton recovered from that early shock to earn a point. They've only lost twice since the start of the season - at Norwich in the league and Wednesday's League Cup defeat at Sunderland, when a much changed line-up was fielded.
Hull travel to St Mary's with manager Steve Bruce unashamedly focusing on survival in their first year back in the Premier League.
Last week's 1-0 win over the nine men of Sunderland continued their solid home form, but they've lost four out of five on the road so far.
It'll be hard for them here against a team unbeaten in their last half dozen at home in the league.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Southampton have won four of their last five games against Hull. Those five matches have produced a total of 20 goals.
Hull's last win at Southampton was a 3-2 victory in a Division Two game on 17 February 1951.
Southampton
They are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games, winning the last three.
Victory would give Saints' four successive Premier League home wins for the first time since a run of five straight wins at the Dell between January and March 1999.
Saints have conceded just one goal at St Mary's this season - scored by Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini on 24 August.
They have conceded a league low 29 shots on target this season.
Hull City
The Tigers have scored just two second-half goals in this season's Premier League.
They have also failed to score in three of their five away matches in the top flight.
Nine of the 10 league goals they have conceded have come away from home.
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Midfielder Guly do Prado underwent knee surgery on Wednesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of 2013.
Danny Graham is available for Hull after being ineligible to face parent club Sunderland last weekend.
The game may come too soon for Robbie Brady, while Sone Aluko's torn Achilles tendon means he joins James Chester and Allan McGregor on the sidelines.
MATCH PREVIEW
Southampton's morale will be sky high ahead of this game following the inclusion of Jay Rodriguez, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert in the England squad.
It's further reward for a team who've really impressed this season and lie sixth in the table after the second-best start to a top-flight campaign in the club's history.Watch Southampton V Hull Live, Watch Southampton V Hull Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Hull Free Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Hull Online, Watch Southampton V Hull Online Free, Southampton V Hull Live, Southampton V Hull live stream Online. Mauricio Pochettino's arrival in January was sceptically received by many at the time, but he's clearly taken the side to another level and it's the solid English core that excites Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson.
Rickie Lambert has already had a taste of international football, but what an opportunity for Rodriguez and Lallana to put themselves in the mix for Brazil next summer.
There's more to come from the south coast too, with Hodgson saying full-back Nathaniel Clyne is in his thoughts, while James Ward-Prowse and Luke Shaw are in the under-21 squad.
Southampton are becoming quite the England production line and we shouldn't forget some of those who've already come through the system with great success, such as Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Welshman Gareth Bale.
It's all a far cry from how things looked after just 13 seconds last Saturday, when Artur Boruc was beaten by Asmir Begovic's freak goal for Stoke.
Southampton recovered from that early shock to earn a point. They've only lost twice since the start of the season - at Norwich in the league and Wednesday's League Cup defeat at Sunderland, when a much changed line-up was fielded.
Hull travel to St Mary's with manager Steve Bruce unashamedly focusing on survival in their first year back in the Premier League.
Last week's 1-0 win over the nine men of Sunderland continued their solid home form, but they've lost four out of five on the road so far.
It'll be hard for them here against a team unbeaten in their last half dozen at home in the league.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Southampton have won four of their last five games against Hull. Those five matches have produced a total of 20 goals.
Hull's last win at Southampton was a 3-2 victory in a Division Two game on 17 February 1951.
Southampton
They are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games, winning the last three.
Victory would give Saints' four successive Premier League home wins for the first time since a run of five straight wins at the Dell between January and March 1999.
Saints have conceded just one goal at St Mary's this season - scored by Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini on 24 August.
They have conceded a league low 29 shots on target this season.
Hull City
The Tigers have scored just two second-half goals in this season's Premier League.
They have also failed to score in three of their five away matches in the top flight.
Nine of the 10 league goals they have conceded have come away from home.
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Glen Johnson is fit again for Liverpool after missing their defeat at Arsenal with a jaw infection.
Fellow full-back Jose Enrique could also return after a month on the sidelines with a knee problem.
Fulham's Sascha Riether begins a three-match ban after his stamp on Adnan Januzaj was retrospectively punished.
Captain Brede Hangeland has returned to training following a nerve problem in his leg, but he and Bryan Ruiz (back) will both have fitness tests.Watch Liverpool V Fulham Live, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Free Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Online, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Online Free, Liverpool V Fulham Live, Liverpool V Fulham live stream Online.
MATCH PREVIEW
Fulham boss Martin Jol doesn't fear the sack. He may not be frightened of getting the boot, but he must be aware that his chances of staying in the job are rapidly diminishing, and this is the worst possible time for Fulham to go to Liverpool. The home side will be desperate to bounce back from defeat at Arsenal, and they've won five of six games this season against bottom-half teams.
The Cottagers, meanwhile, have the worst record in the league against top-half opposition - five defeats from five. In 32 trips to Anfield, Fulham have won just once - in the 2011-12 campaign.
Martin Skrtel's own goal that day was the only one they've managed in their last seven visits. Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge have more league strikes between them this season than the Fulham team combined.
Some bookies have Fulham at 14-1 for an away win. That's as unlikely as some dimwit suggesting a statue of Michael Jackson outside Craven Cottage! Well, crazy things do sometimes happen.
That decision, however, came under Mohamed Al Fayed, who was always capable of springing a surprise or bringing in a star name. Every summer they either made a marquee signing or brought in a string of good, experienced players.
Not this summer though, and now they are starting to look short of the class and strength in depth needed to keep them up.
From the outside, things don't look or sound right. I hope I'm wrong. Fulham is a lovely club. It pains me to see them suffer as they are.
I enjoy watching Liverpool playing right now though, with such freedom of movement, and clinical finishing. The two strikers are in devastating form, and the midfield has been boosted by Philippe Coutinho's return.
The Reds are still a work in progress, but with Sascha Riether's suspension weakening Fulham, there can be only one winner here, surely intensifying the pressure on the beleaguered Jol.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Fulham have only won one of their 32 matches at Anfield (D9, L22). The solitary victory was by 1-0 in May 2012 courtesy of Martin Skrtel's own goal.
Liverpool have won both league clashes since that win, scoring seven goals to Fulham's one, including a 4-0 win in the corresponding fixture last season.
The Reds have only conceded three goals in 12 Premier League home games against Fulham.
Liverpool
Liverpool kept a clean sheet in each of their opening three league games but have since conceded in seven successive matches.
The Reds have won all six league matches in which they opened the scoring this season, the best record in the division.
They have been ahead at half-time in seven of their 10 league fixtures.
Daniel Sturridge is the joint-leading Premier League scorer in 2013 with 18 goals, the same as Robin van Persie and Christian Benteke. Sturridge's only Premier League hat-trick came against Fulham in May.
Jordan Henderson has played in every minute of Liverpool's 10 Premier League games. This time last season he had yet to start a league game, playing just 77 minutes as a substitute.
Fulham
Fulham have the worst record in the league against top-half opposition, losing all five matches.
The Cottagers have only once scored more than one goal in a Premier League game this season (4-1 v Crystal Palace).
They have only kept two clean sheets in 13 games in all competitions this season, but have kept three in their last five league visits to Anfield.
Among teams who have played 100 or more games, only Derby County (15%) have a worse Premier League away win percentage than Fulham (15.5%).
Fellow full-back Jose Enrique could also return after a month on the sidelines with a knee problem.
Fulham's Sascha Riether begins a three-match ban after his stamp on Adnan Januzaj was retrospectively punished.
Captain Brede Hangeland has returned to training following a nerve problem in his leg, but he and Bryan Ruiz (back) will both have fitness tests.Watch Liverpool V Fulham Live, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Free Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Online, Watch Liverpool V Fulham Online Free, Liverpool V Fulham Live, Liverpool V Fulham live stream Online.
MATCH PREVIEW
Fulham boss Martin Jol doesn't fear the sack. He may not be frightened of getting the boot, but he must be aware that his chances of staying in the job are rapidly diminishing, and this is the worst possible time for Fulham to go to Liverpool. The home side will be desperate to bounce back from defeat at Arsenal, and they've won five of six games this season against bottom-half teams.
The Cottagers, meanwhile, have the worst record in the league against top-half opposition - five defeats from five. In 32 trips to Anfield, Fulham have won just once - in the 2011-12 campaign.
Martin Skrtel's own goal that day was the only one they've managed in their last seven visits. Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge have more league strikes between them this season than the Fulham team combined.
Some bookies have Fulham at 14-1 for an away win. That's as unlikely as some dimwit suggesting a statue of Michael Jackson outside Craven Cottage! Well, crazy things do sometimes happen.
That decision, however, came under Mohamed Al Fayed, who was always capable of springing a surprise or bringing in a star name. Every summer they either made a marquee signing or brought in a string of good, experienced players.
Not this summer though, and now they are starting to look short of the class and strength in depth needed to keep them up.
From the outside, things don't look or sound right. I hope I'm wrong. Fulham is a lovely club. It pains me to see them suffer as they are.
I enjoy watching Liverpool playing right now though, with such freedom of movement, and clinical finishing. The two strikers are in devastating form, and the midfield has been boosted by Philippe Coutinho's return.
The Reds are still a work in progress, but with Sascha Riether's suspension weakening Fulham, there can be only one winner here, surely intensifying the pressure on the beleaguered Jol.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Fulham have only won one of their 32 matches at Anfield (D9, L22). The solitary victory was by 1-0 in May 2012 courtesy of Martin Skrtel's own goal.
Liverpool have won both league clashes since that win, scoring seven goals to Fulham's one, including a 4-0 win in the corresponding fixture last season.
The Reds have only conceded three goals in 12 Premier League home games against Fulham.
Liverpool
Liverpool kept a clean sheet in each of their opening three league games but have since conceded in seven successive matches.
The Reds have won all six league matches in which they opened the scoring this season, the best record in the division.
They have been ahead at half-time in seven of their 10 league fixtures.
Daniel Sturridge is the joint-leading Premier League scorer in 2013 with 18 goals, the same as Robin van Persie and Christian Benteke. Sturridge's only Premier League hat-trick came against Fulham in May.
Jordan Henderson has played in every minute of Liverpool's 10 Premier League games. This time last season he had yet to start a league game, playing just 77 minutes as a substitute.
Fulham
Fulham have the worst record in the league against top-half opposition, losing all five matches.
The Cottagers have only once scored more than one goal in a Premier League game this season (4-1 v Crystal Palace).
They have only kept two clean sheets in 13 games in all competitions this season, but have kept three in their last five league visits to Anfield.
Among teams who have played 100 or more games, only Derby County (15%) have a worse Premier League away win percentage than Fulham (15.5%).
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Crystal Palace's Adlene Guedioura is unavailable after breaking two ribs and puncturing a lung against West Brom.
Club captain Paddy McCarthy played for Palace's development side this week but won't be ready to face Everton.
Everton's Romelu Lukaku is fit to start despite taking a heavy blow in a collision with Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris last Sunday.Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Live, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Free Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Online, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Online Free, Crystal Palace V Everton Live, Crystal Palace V Everton live stream Online.
Fellow forward Arouna Kone, however, is facing knee surgery and could be sidelined for much of the season.
MATCH PREVIEW
Crystal Palace are getting close to the last-chance saloon already. Seven defeats in a row is not an attractive prospect to any potential new manager, but they need to get the situation sorted quickly otherwise it's going to be too late. There are not that many leading candidates out there, probably because of what a difficult job it will be. They will inherit Palace's 16 summer signings, most of whom were recruited in a rush and have very little Premier League experience.
I worry especially for the defence this weekend because Romelu Lukaku is the sort of player that will fancy bullying their backline. Keith Millen has got Palace playing some good stuff in patches, but they just can't seem to put the full performance together that they desperately need.
I saw them lose 4-1 at home to Fulham and that game summed up their season. They were very good in a 15-minute spell but just weren't able to carry it through. It was a similar situation when I commentated at Stoke in their second game of the season - they were leading at half-time and went on to lose.
In the predicament they are in, Roberto Martinez's Everton are one of the worst sides to face.
In the past, Martinez' sides have always been easy on the eye but equally liable to ship goals - Wigan conceded a league-high 73 goals en route to relegation last season.
Martinez has brought the attractive football the Latics were known for to Merseyside, but crucially he has inherited a ready-made, experienced back four that have not conceded a Premier League goal in exactly four hours.
That sound defence, married with the signings he has made like Lukaku and James McCarthy, have contributed to a fantastic start to the season.
Everton finished sixth last year and there is no reason why they can't do so again. All in all, a tough afternoon lies in store for Palace.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Everton have won four of the last five meetings, scoring 14 goals and conceding just five. Their last clash was in April 2005, a 4-0 home win for Everton in which James Vaughan became the Premier League's youngest-ever scorer.
Crystal Palace's last two home games against Everton have ended in 3-1 defeats.
Crystal Palace
Only one side has ever had fewer points from their first 10 Premier League games than Palace (three): Manchester City (two) in 1995-96.
Two of the three previous teams with three points (or fewer) from 10 Premier League matches have been relegated.
Palace's defeat at West Brom was a seventh consecutive loss, and a ninth defeat in 10 league games.
The Eagles are the first top-flight team to lose seven consecutive games by at least a two-goal margin since Charlton in 1957.
Palace have scored just two goals in their last seven Premier League games, and have failed to score in six of their 10 league games this season.
Nine of Palace's last 10 Premier League wins have come at Selhurst Park.
Everton
For the first time ever, Everton have only suffered one defeat from their opening 10 top-flight games in successive seasons.
Everton have won five of their last seven league matches.
The recent 2-0 win at Aston Villa was only Everton's second Premier League away win in 13 attempts (W2, D6, L5).
The Toffees have only won two of their last 20 Premier League games in London.
Everton's average possession away from home this season is 58%. Only Manchester City (62%) have a higher figure.
Romelu Lukaku has scored in all three of his Everton away games.
Club captain Paddy McCarthy played for Palace's development side this week but won't be ready to face Everton.
Everton's Romelu Lukaku is fit to start despite taking a heavy blow in a collision with Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris last Sunday.Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Live, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Free Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Online, Watch Crystal Palace V Everton Online Free, Crystal Palace V Everton Live, Crystal Palace V Everton live stream Online.
Fellow forward Arouna Kone, however, is facing knee surgery and could be sidelined for much of the season.
MATCH PREVIEW
Crystal Palace are getting close to the last-chance saloon already. Seven defeats in a row is not an attractive prospect to any potential new manager, but they need to get the situation sorted quickly otherwise it's going to be too late. There are not that many leading candidates out there, probably because of what a difficult job it will be. They will inherit Palace's 16 summer signings, most of whom were recruited in a rush and have very little Premier League experience.
I worry especially for the defence this weekend because Romelu Lukaku is the sort of player that will fancy bullying their backline. Keith Millen has got Palace playing some good stuff in patches, but they just can't seem to put the full performance together that they desperately need.
I saw them lose 4-1 at home to Fulham and that game summed up their season. They were very good in a 15-minute spell but just weren't able to carry it through. It was a similar situation when I commentated at Stoke in their second game of the season - they were leading at half-time and went on to lose.
In the predicament they are in, Roberto Martinez's Everton are one of the worst sides to face.
In the past, Martinez' sides have always been easy on the eye but equally liable to ship goals - Wigan conceded a league-high 73 goals en route to relegation last season.
Martinez has brought the attractive football the Latics were known for to Merseyside, but crucially he has inherited a ready-made, experienced back four that have not conceded a Premier League goal in exactly four hours.
That sound defence, married with the signings he has made like Lukaku and James McCarthy, have contributed to a fantastic start to the season.
Everton finished sixth last year and there is no reason why they can't do so again. All in all, a tough afternoon lies in store for Palace.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Everton have won four of the last five meetings, scoring 14 goals and conceding just five. Their last clash was in April 2005, a 4-0 home win for Everton in which James Vaughan became the Premier League's youngest-ever scorer.
Crystal Palace's last two home games against Everton have ended in 3-1 defeats.
Crystal Palace
Only one side has ever had fewer points from their first 10 Premier League games than Palace (three): Manchester City (two) in 1995-96.
Two of the three previous teams with three points (or fewer) from 10 Premier League matches have been relegated.
Palace's defeat at West Brom was a seventh consecutive loss, and a ninth defeat in 10 league games.
The Eagles are the first top-flight team to lose seven consecutive games by at least a two-goal margin since Charlton in 1957.
Palace have scored just two goals in their last seven Premier League games, and have failed to score in six of their 10 league games this season.
Nine of Palace's last 10 Premier League wins have come at Selhurst Park.
Everton
For the first time ever, Everton have only suffered one defeat from their opening 10 top-flight games in successive seasons.
Everton have won five of their last seven league matches.
The recent 2-0 win at Aston Villa was only Everton's second Premier League away win in 13 attempts (W2, D6, L5).
The Toffees have only won two of their last 20 Premier League games in London.
Everton's average possession away from home this season is 58%. Only Manchester City (62%) have a higher figure.
Romelu Lukaku has scored in all three of his Everton away games.
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Eden Hazard returns to the Chelsea squad after being left out in midweek for disciplinary reasons.
Fernando Torres remains sidelined by a thigh problem, so either Samuel Eto'o or Demba Ba will start up front.Watch Chelsea V West Brom Live, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Free Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Online, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Online Free, Chelsea V West Brom Live, Chelsea V West Brom live stream Online.
West Brom winger Scott Sinclair is unlikely to return from a hamstring injury in time to play on Saturday.
Nicolas Anelka, who like Sinclair is a former Chelsea player, is also doubtful, but Victor Anichebe has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
Following Chelsea's last Premier League home game, the managers didn't shake hands. Manuel Pellegrini seemingly wasn't impressed with Jose Mourinho's celebrations that greeted his team's late winner, and then pretty much admitted that he didn't care for him generally from their time as bosses in Spain.
There'll be no such problem this time, as Mourinho welcomes Steve Clarke - the man he called "my brother" this week - back to Stamford Bridge. A nice touch, but there'll be no cosiness during the game. After losing at Newcastle, Mourinho won't tolerate another slip-up from his team.
Okay, he only made the six changes against Schalke in midweek after "11 mistakes" in selection at St James' Park, but his players had got the point.
The team news for this game will be very interesting. Who of Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Frank Lampard, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard will come back in?
Labelling Hazard "a kid" and alluding to himself as "the father" after the Belgian's passport blunder this week was classic Jose - a public dressing down but with a caring tone. I wouldn't be surprised if Hazard stars against Albion.
With Nicolas Anelka and Scott Sinclair doubtful through injuries, boss Clarke could be the only Chelsea connection in the visiting party - but they don't come much stronger. Eighth in the club's all-time appearance list, he served as player and coach at the Bridge for almost 20 years.
History says his Baggies are already beaten, with 11 defeats and a draw away to Chelsea since their last win there 30 years ago to the day (in a League Cup third round tie in 1983).
Mind you, history probably didn't give them much chance away to Manchester United at the end of September either!
Another famous away win would split the Clarke family, upsetting his Chelsea supporting sons John and Joseph - and his "brother" Jose of course.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Chelsea have won all seven Premier League games against West Brom at Stamford Bridge, scoring 16 goals and conceding just once.
Albion's last league win at Chelsea was a 3-1 victory in a top-flight fixture on 30 September 1978.
Chelsea
Defeat at Newcastle ended the Blues' six-match winning streak in all competitions.
Chelsea and Manchester City are the only sides with 100% winning records in Premier League home games this season.
The only previous occasion that Jose Mourinho lost back-to-back Premier League games was in the final two matches of the 2005-06 season (at Blackburn and Newcastle). By that point the Blues had already been crowned champions.
Mourinho is unbeaten in 65 Premier League home games as manager of Chelsea (W51, D14).
Chelsea have hit more shots off target than any other Premier League side this season (77).
West Bromwich Albion
The Baggies have won just one of their last 15 league games in London, a sequence that spans three years.
Their only victory during that time was a 2-1 win at QPR on Boxing Day last season.
The Baggies have lost only one of their last seven league games (W3, D3, L1).
Their three away league wins in 2013 have come at Liverpool, Southampton and Manchester United.
Fernando Torres remains sidelined by a thigh problem, so either Samuel Eto'o or Demba Ba will start up front.Watch Chelsea V West Brom Live, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Free Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Online, Watch Chelsea V West Brom Online Free, Chelsea V West Brom Live, Chelsea V West Brom live stream Online.
West Brom winger Scott Sinclair is unlikely to return from a hamstring injury in time to play on Saturday.
Nicolas Anelka, who like Sinclair is a former Chelsea player, is also doubtful, but Victor Anichebe has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
Following Chelsea's last Premier League home game, the managers didn't shake hands. Manuel Pellegrini seemingly wasn't impressed with Jose Mourinho's celebrations that greeted his team's late winner, and then pretty much admitted that he didn't care for him generally from their time as bosses in Spain.
There'll be no such problem this time, as Mourinho welcomes Steve Clarke - the man he called "my brother" this week - back to Stamford Bridge. A nice touch, but there'll be no cosiness during the game. After losing at Newcastle, Mourinho won't tolerate another slip-up from his team.
Okay, he only made the six changes against Schalke in midweek after "11 mistakes" in selection at St James' Park, but his players had got the point.
The team news for this game will be very interesting. Who of Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Frank Lampard, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard will come back in?
Labelling Hazard "a kid" and alluding to himself as "the father" after the Belgian's passport blunder this week was classic Jose - a public dressing down but with a caring tone. I wouldn't be surprised if Hazard stars against Albion.
With Nicolas Anelka and Scott Sinclair doubtful through injuries, boss Clarke could be the only Chelsea connection in the visiting party - but they don't come much stronger. Eighth in the club's all-time appearance list, he served as player and coach at the Bridge for almost 20 years.
History says his Baggies are already beaten, with 11 defeats and a draw away to Chelsea since their last win there 30 years ago to the day (in a League Cup third round tie in 1983).
Mind you, history probably didn't give them much chance away to Manchester United at the end of September either!
Another famous away win would split the Clarke family, upsetting his Chelsea supporting sons John and Joseph - and his "brother" Jose of course.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Chelsea have won all seven Premier League games against West Brom at Stamford Bridge, scoring 16 goals and conceding just once.
Albion's last league win at Chelsea was a 3-1 victory in a top-flight fixture on 30 September 1978.
Chelsea
Defeat at Newcastle ended the Blues' six-match winning streak in all competitions.
Chelsea and Manchester City are the only sides with 100% winning records in Premier League home games this season.
The only previous occasion that Jose Mourinho lost back-to-back Premier League games was in the final two matches of the 2005-06 season (at Blackburn and Newcastle). By that point the Blues had already been crowned champions.
Mourinho is unbeaten in 65 Premier League home games as manager of Chelsea (W51, D14).
Chelsea have hit more shots off target than any other Premier League side this season (77).
West Bromwich Albion
The Baggies have won just one of their last 15 league games in London, a sequence that spans three years.
Their only victory during that time was a 2-1 win at QPR on Boxing Day last season.
The Baggies have lost only one of their last seven league games (W3, D3, L1).
Their three away league wins in 2013 have come at Liverpool, Southampton and Manchester United.
Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live Stream Barclays Premier League Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live Stream Barclays Premier League Match 9 -November 2013.Andreas Weimann joins fellow Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury at West Ham last weekend.
Left-backs Antonio Luna and Joe Bennett remain out, but Fabian Delph should return after illness.Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Free Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Online, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Online Free, Aston Villa V Cardiff Live, Aston Villa V Cardiff live stream Online.
Denmark striker Andreas Cornelius has returned to training with Cardiff after a long-standing ankle injury but will not be risked.
Manager Malky Mackay has no fresh injury concerns.
MATCH PREVIEW
Back in 1998, Paul Lambert and Malky Mackay were team-mates at Celtic for a few months, though they only actually started one league game together, the 5-0 Parkhead drubbing of Dunfermline on the opening day of the 1998-99 season.
It's a game only memorable to most for an outstanding Craig Burley hat-trick, probably memorable to Mackay because he scored the fifth goal of the game, and memorable to absolutely no-one else except me because it was my first ever commentary for Radio 5 Live having joined from Capital Radio.
The pair will no doubt put aside a few minutes for a private chat over old times and new challenges, whatever the result may be. I'm sure that a discussion of the relative merits of their clubs' owners would be an interesting one; Randy Lerner and Vincent Tan sound like very different people.
Mackay can do no wrong in the eyes of the Cardiff fans, and rightly so. He has handled the entirely unnecessary recent disruption at the club with a certain style, but I doubt that he'll be willing to countenance much more interfering from Mr Tan, who seems to have confused managing the club with managing the team.
Randy Lerner continues to be about the lowest profile owner in the game through what has been a difficult few years for the club.
It's been a tough few weeks as well; four games without scoring have followed the unexpected win over Manchester City and points continue to come in only a trickle from home games. In 2013, Villa have taken just 13 points from 14 games at home and 21 points from 14 games away.
You can look at this two ways, either to shake your head at a feeble home tally or to be impressed by a healthy away haul; either way, Lambert is sick of discussing it.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the first Premier League meeting between the two clubs, and the first in the top flight since a 2-2 draw at Villa Park in May 1962.
Villa were victorious the last time the teams met - knocking the Bluebirds out of the League Cup with a 1-0 home win in September 2009.
The last league meeting was in April 1975; Villa were 2-0 winners at Villa Park and went on to earn promotion to the old First Division, while Cardiff were relegated.
Cardiff have not won at Villa in the last 11 meetings since a 2-0 top-flight victory in December 1954 (D2, L9).
Aston Villa
Villa have conceded the opening goal in seven of their Premier League fixtures this season, the joint highest figure in the division.
They have only won 10 of their last 43 league fixtures at Villa Park (42pts) and not kept a clean sheet in the last 16.
Lambert has won more away league games (seven) as manager of Aston Villa than he has at Villa Park (six).
It is six hours and 15 minutes without a goal for Villa since Andreas Weimann's winner against City on 28 September. Villa are also without a win in four games.
Cardiff City
Cardiff are the only side in the Premier League yet to lead a game at half-time this season.
They have earned back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since April.
Sunday's derby hero Steven Caulker has now scored as many goals in 10 Premier League outings for Cardiff (two) as he did in 44 for Spurs and Swansea.
Influential playmaker Peter Whittingham began his career at Aston Villa, making 67 league and cup appearances.
Left-backs Antonio Luna and Joe Bennett remain out, but Fabian Delph should return after illness.Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Free Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Online, Watch Aston Villa V Cardiff Online Free, Aston Villa V Cardiff Live, Aston Villa V Cardiff live stream Online.
Denmark striker Andreas Cornelius has returned to training with Cardiff after a long-standing ankle injury but will not be risked.
Manager Malky Mackay has no fresh injury concerns.
MATCH PREVIEW
Back in 1998, Paul Lambert and Malky Mackay were team-mates at Celtic for a few months, though they only actually started one league game together, the 5-0 Parkhead drubbing of Dunfermline on the opening day of the 1998-99 season.
It's a game only memorable to most for an outstanding Craig Burley hat-trick, probably memorable to Mackay because he scored the fifth goal of the game, and memorable to absolutely no-one else except me because it was my first ever commentary for Radio 5 Live having joined from Capital Radio.
The pair will no doubt put aside a few minutes for a private chat over old times and new challenges, whatever the result may be. I'm sure that a discussion of the relative merits of their clubs' owners would be an interesting one; Randy Lerner and Vincent Tan sound like very different people.
Mackay can do no wrong in the eyes of the Cardiff fans, and rightly so. He has handled the entirely unnecessary recent disruption at the club with a certain style, but I doubt that he'll be willing to countenance much more interfering from Mr Tan, who seems to have confused managing the club with managing the team.
Randy Lerner continues to be about the lowest profile owner in the game through what has been a difficult few years for the club.
It's been a tough few weeks as well; four games without scoring have followed the unexpected win over Manchester City and points continue to come in only a trickle from home games. In 2013, Villa have taken just 13 points from 14 games at home and 21 points from 14 games away.
You can look at this two ways, either to shake your head at a feeble home tally or to be impressed by a healthy away haul; either way, Lambert is sick of discussing it.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the first Premier League meeting between the two clubs, and the first in the top flight since a 2-2 draw at Villa Park in May 1962.
Villa were victorious the last time the teams met - knocking the Bluebirds out of the League Cup with a 1-0 home win in September 2009.
The last league meeting was in April 1975; Villa were 2-0 winners at Villa Park and went on to earn promotion to the old First Division, while Cardiff were relegated.
Cardiff have not won at Villa in the last 11 meetings since a 2-0 top-flight victory in December 1954 (D2, L9).
Aston Villa
Villa have conceded the opening goal in seven of their Premier League fixtures this season, the joint highest figure in the division.
They have only won 10 of their last 43 league fixtures at Villa Park (42pts) and not kept a clean sheet in the last 16.
Lambert has won more away league games (seven) as manager of Aston Villa than he has at Villa Park (six).
It is six hours and 15 minutes without a goal for Villa since Andreas Weimann's winner against City on 28 September. Villa are also without a win in four games.
Cardiff City
Cardiff are the only side in the Premier League yet to lead a game at half-time this season.
They have earned back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since April.
Sunday's derby hero Steven Caulker has now scored as many goals in 10 Premier League outings for Cardiff (two) as he did in 44 for Spurs and Swansea.
Influential playmaker Peter Whittingham began his career at Aston Villa, making 67 league and cup appearances.
Watch Rangers V Airdrieonians Live Stream Scottish League One Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Rangers V Airdrieonians Live Stream Scottish League One Match 9 -November 2013.Jon Daly scored twice as Rangers eased past Airdrieonians at Ibrox to reach the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
Daly curled a shot home on 49 minutes and headed in his 14th goal of the season from a Richard Foster cross shortly afterwards.
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Daly was denied a hat-trick by a goal-line clearance.
And the scoring was completed with 10 minutes remaining when substitute David Templeton converted a clever delivery from Nicky Law.
Ahead of kick-off, Abba hit 'Fernando' was played in tribute to former Ibrox player Fernando Ricksen, who this week revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
There was also a minute of applause by fans after two minutes - reflecting his squad number - in support of the Dutchman.
Kyle Hutton made his first start of the season after injury and the Rangers midfielder had a shot deflected wide before forcing a save from veteran Tony Bullock, who was loaned out by Arbroath for the game.
Airdrie were unable to play regular keeper Scott Gallagher since he has been borrowed from Rangers and Bullock looked on as Nicky Clark and Lee McCulloch went close with headers.
However, the Diamonds' resistance was broken soon after the restart as the visitors failed to clear a Peralta cross and Daly found the far bottom corner of the net.
The Irishman doubled his tally four minutes later when he threw himself at Foster's cross to leave Bullock with no chance.
Home fans were calling for a penalty when Airdrie skipper Darren McCormack smothered the ball with his body in the area but referee John Beaton awarded an indirect free-kick.
McCulloch's shot from next to the penalty spot then failed to breach the wall of Airdrie players strung across the goal. Former Rangers defender Arthur Numan hopes the Ibrox side play Celtic in this season's Scottish Cup despite fearing Ally McCoist's men would lose.
Rangers and Celtic have fourth round ties to contend with against Falkirk and Hearts, respectively.
"It would be great to see Rangers play against Celtic," Numan told BBC Radio Scotland.
"But on the other hand, Celtic at the moment are a little bit too strong. But in the cup, everything is possible."
The 45-time capped Netherlands international won the Scottish Cup three times with Rangers during his time at Ibrox between 1998 and 2003.
"It's not realistic if you compare the Rangers team with Celtic," he said.
"Celtic have a far better team, the better players and more experienced players. Rangers have a team full of youngsters who can only learn from this.
"To be honest, I'm already looking forward to Rangers and Celtic playing against each other.
"I've played so many games. I've been involved in World Cups, European Championships, Champions League.
"But to be honest the atmosphere between Rangers and Celtic, to me, is still the best. Hopefully within two years' time they [Rangers] will be playing in the Premier League again."
Numan has followed Rangers' League One progress with interest this season and is delighted to see them hold a commanding lead at the top of the division.
And he hopes the youngsters playing in the first team benefit from being exposed to so much football early on.
"They are flying [in League One] but I didn't expect anything less than that," added Numan.
"They [the youngsters] get an opportunity to play for Rangers, of course not against the best teams in Scotland, but they can prove every week that they're good enough to play for Rangers."
Daly was denied his hat-trick when his shot was hooked off the line as Rangers continued to press.
Templeton put the tie beyond Airdrie with 10 minutes to go when he met Law's cut-back 15 yards out and stroked home goal number three for Rangers.
Daly curled a shot home on 49 minutes and headed in his 14th goal of the season from a Richard Foster cross shortly afterwards.
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Daly was denied a hat-trick by a goal-line clearance.
And the scoring was completed with 10 minutes remaining when substitute David Templeton converted a clever delivery from Nicky Law.
Ahead of kick-off, Abba hit 'Fernando' was played in tribute to former Ibrox player Fernando Ricksen, who this week revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
There was also a minute of applause by fans after two minutes - reflecting his squad number - in support of the Dutchman.
Kyle Hutton made his first start of the season after injury and the Rangers midfielder had a shot deflected wide before forcing a save from veteran Tony Bullock, who was loaned out by Arbroath for the game.
Airdrie were unable to play regular keeper Scott Gallagher since he has been borrowed from Rangers and Bullock looked on as Nicky Clark and Lee McCulloch went close with headers.
However, the Diamonds' resistance was broken soon after the restart as the visitors failed to clear a Peralta cross and Daly found the far bottom corner of the net.
The Irishman doubled his tally four minutes later when he threw himself at Foster's cross to leave Bullock with no chance.
Home fans were calling for a penalty when Airdrie skipper Darren McCormack smothered the ball with his body in the area but referee John Beaton awarded an indirect free-kick.
McCulloch's shot from next to the penalty spot then failed to breach the wall of Airdrie players strung across the goal. Former Rangers defender Arthur Numan hopes the Ibrox side play Celtic in this season's Scottish Cup despite fearing Ally McCoist's men would lose.
Rangers and Celtic have fourth round ties to contend with against Falkirk and Hearts, respectively.
"It would be great to see Rangers play against Celtic," Numan told BBC Radio Scotland.
"But on the other hand, Celtic at the moment are a little bit too strong. But in the cup, everything is possible."
The 45-time capped Netherlands international won the Scottish Cup three times with Rangers during his time at Ibrox between 1998 and 2003.
"It's not realistic if you compare the Rangers team with Celtic," he said.
"Celtic have a far better team, the better players and more experienced players. Rangers have a team full of youngsters who can only learn from this.
"To be honest, I'm already looking forward to Rangers and Celtic playing against each other.
"I've played so many games. I've been involved in World Cups, European Championships, Champions League.
"But to be honest the atmosphere between Rangers and Celtic, to me, is still the best. Hopefully within two years' time they [Rangers] will be playing in the Premier League again."
Numan has followed Rangers' League One progress with interest this season and is delighted to see them hold a commanding lead at the top of the division.
And he hopes the youngsters playing in the first team benefit from being exposed to so much football early on.
"They are flying [in League One] but I didn't expect anything less than that," added Numan.
"They [the youngsters] get an opportunity to play for Rangers, of course not against the best teams in Scotland, but they can prove every week that they're good enough to play for Rangers."
Daly was denied his hat-trick when his shot was hooked off the line as Rangers continued to press.
Templeton put the tie beyond Airdrie with 10 minutes to go when he met Law's cut-back 15 yards out and stroked home goal number three for Rangers.
Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live Stream The FA Cup Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live Stream The FA Cup Match 9 -November 2013. Grimsby will be without midfielder Ritchie Jones (illness) for the derby with Scunthorpe.
Strikers Liam Hearn (ankle) and Lennell John-Lewis (foot) are both doubtful.Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live Stream, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Free Live Stream, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Online, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Online Free, Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live, Grimsby V Scunthorpe live stream Online.
Scunthorpe hope to welcome back defender Niall Canavan (ankle), midfielder Matt Sparrow (hamstring) and striker Deon Burton (back).
This is the first meeting between the two sides since the Iron beat the Mariners 2-1 in a Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie in October 2008.
VIEW FROM THE TRAINING GROUND
Grimsby boss Paul Hurst told BBC Radio Humberside:
"I'm really looking forward to it and since the win last Saturday our thoughts have just been on this game.
"There'll be tackles going in because it is a local derby but it is a balancing act between playing with intensity and not doing anything silly.
"It will be great to have a full house and I'm sure there'll be some interesting interactions between the two sets of fans.
"They go into the game as favourites. They're the Football League club and they've only lost three times all season."
Strikers Liam Hearn (ankle) and Lennell John-Lewis (foot) are both doubtful.Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live Stream, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Free Live Stream, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Online, Watch Grimsby V Scunthorpe Online Free, Grimsby V Scunthorpe Live, Grimsby V Scunthorpe live stream Online.
Scunthorpe hope to welcome back defender Niall Canavan (ankle), midfielder Matt Sparrow (hamstring) and striker Deon Burton (back).
This is the first meeting between the two sides since the Iron beat the Mariners 2-1 in a Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie in October 2008.
VIEW FROM THE TRAINING GROUND
Grimsby boss Paul Hurst told BBC Radio Humberside:
"I'm really looking forward to it and since the win last Saturday our thoughts have just been on this game.
"There'll be tackles going in because it is a local derby but it is a balancing act between playing with intensity and not doing anything silly.
"It will be great to have a full house and I'm sure there'll be some interesting interactions between the two sets of fans.
"They go into the game as favourites. They're the Football League club and they've only lost three times all season."
Watch Ross County V Celtic Live Stream Scottish Premiership Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Ross County V Celtic Live Stream Scottish Premiership Match 9 -November 2013. Ross County forward Melvin de Leeuw has a dead leg and is a major doubt for the visit of Celtic.
Alex Cooper played an under-20s game in midweek after a lengthy lay-off but is still short of fitness.Watch Ross County V Celtic Live, Watch Ross County V Celtic Live Stream, Watch Ross County V Celtic Free Live Stream, Watch Ross County V Celtic Online, Watch Ross County V Celtic Online Free, Ross County V Celtic Live, Ross County V Celtic live stream Online.
Scott Brown and Nir Biton return to the Celtic squad after being suspended for the midweek Champions Leagued defeat by Ajax.
However, Georgios Samaras joins long-term injury absentees Adam Matthews and Steven Mouyokolo on the sidelines.
Ross County manager Derek Adams: "Celtic won't enjoy coming up here. I don't think they've enjoyed it in the past.
"We performed very well against them last season; two draws and a win (at home) and that's something we are very proud of.
"Celtic are a very good side coming off a game against Ajax and they may change their team around.
"We've played 11 games this season and Celtic have played 20-odd. That's a big difference.
"It's been stop-start for us, with two abandoned games and the international breaks. It's not been ideal."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "I am really not happy about the timing of the game.
"I have had no time at all to work with the players. We came back from Amsterdam [following the 2-1 Champions League defeat by Ajax] in the early hours of Thursday morning, we are in today [Friday] but there is no chance of any players who played, doing any training.
"Now we have a three-hour bus ride for a lunchtime kick-off.
"The timing is ridiculous and then I have players away in international duty for two weeks after that.
"I know the SPFL have nothing to do with internationals but I feel sorry for our supporters, some of them who may have been in Amsterdam now having to go to Dingwall on Saturday morning and I feel sorry for the players.
"It is an entertainment business and it is going to be very difficult for them to play at their very best. So I may have to look to freshen things up tomorrow."
Alex Cooper played an under-20s game in midweek after a lengthy lay-off but is still short of fitness.Watch Ross County V Celtic Live, Watch Ross County V Celtic Live Stream, Watch Ross County V Celtic Free Live Stream, Watch Ross County V Celtic Online, Watch Ross County V Celtic Online Free, Ross County V Celtic Live, Ross County V Celtic live stream Online.
Scott Brown and Nir Biton return to the Celtic squad after being suspended for the midweek Champions Leagued defeat by Ajax.
However, Georgios Samaras joins long-term injury absentees Adam Matthews and Steven Mouyokolo on the sidelines.
Ross County manager Derek Adams: "Celtic won't enjoy coming up here. I don't think they've enjoyed it in the past.
"We performed very well against them last season; two draws and a win (at home) and that's something we are very proud of.
"Celtic are a very good side coming off a game against Ajax and they may change their team around.
"We've played 11 games this season and Celtic have played 20-odd. That's a big difference.
"It's been stop-start for us, with two abandoned games and the international breaks. It's not been ideal."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "I am really not happy about the timing of the game.
"I have had no time at all to work with the players. We came back from Amsterdam [following the 2-1 Champions League defeat by Ajax] in the early hours of Thursday morning, we are in today [Friday] but there is no chance of any players who played, doing any training.
"Now we have a three-hour bus ride for a lunchtime kick-off.
"The timing is ridiculous and then I have players away in international duty for two weeks after that.
"I know the SPFL have nothing to do with internationals but I feel sorry for our supporters, some of them who may have been in Amsterdam now having to go to Dingwall on Saturday morning and I feel sorry for the players.
"It is an entertainment business and it is going to be very difficult for them to play at their very best. So I may have to look to freshen things up tomorrow."
Watch Reading V QPR Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013
Watch Reading V QPR Live Stream Sky Bet Championship Match 9 -November 2013.Wayne Bridge, Billy Sharp and Danny Williams could all return for Reading.
But winger Royston Drenthe (foot) remains sidelined along with long-term absentees Jem Karacan, Jason Roberts and Mikele Leigertwood.Watch Reading V QPR Live, Watch Reading V QPR Live Stream, Watch Reading V QPR Free Live Stream, Watch Reading V QPR Online, Watch Reading V QPR Online Free, Reading V QPR Live, Reading V QPR live stream Online.
QPR will be without Alejandro Faurlin - the Argentine midfielder suffered a cruciate injury last weekend and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Rangers' growing injury list also includes Nedum Onuoha, Niko Kranjcar, Tom Carroll and and Bobby Zamora.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs meet for the first time since their two drawn clashes in the Premier League last season.
• Reading are looking to increase their unbeaten run against QPR to four games.
• Rangers need to score once to take their total of league goals against the Royals to 100.
Reading
• Fifth-placed Reading have won only one of their last five, but still find themselves five points up on this same stage in the season before last when they finished top of the table and were promoted to the Premier League.
• The Royals are one of six clubs still unbeaten at home in the Championship (W4, D3).
• They have scored a stoppage-time goal in four of their last eight league games.
• This is their third match against a top-six club and the first at home; they are still searching for a first point.
Queens Park Rangers
• Victory from this early kick-off would see QPR returning to the top of the table.
• After winning eight of the first 10, Rangers picked up their first victory in four with last Saturday's a 2-1 home triumph over Derby.
• Harry Redknapp's side is also still to bag a first point against a fellow top-six club.
• The west London club have kept an unrivalled nine clean sheets and have only conceded seven goals, giving them the meanest defence in the Football League.
• Rangers and Blackpool are the only clubs not to have taken a deficit into the second-half of a Championship game this season.
But winger Royston Drenthe (foot) remains sidelined along with long-term absentees Jem Karacan, Jason Roberts and Mikele Leigertwood.Watch Reading V QPR Live, Watch Reading V QPR Live Stream, Watch Reading V QPR Free Live Stream, Watch Reading V QPR Online, Watch Reading V QPR Online Free, Reading V QPR Live, Reading V QPR live stream Online.
QPR will be without Alejandro Faurlin - the Argentine midfielder suffered a cruciate injury last weekend and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Rangers' growing injury list also includes Nedum Onuoha, Niko Kranjcar, Tom Carroll and and Bobby Zamora.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs meet for the first time since their two drawn clashes in the Premier League last season.
• Reading are looking to increase their unbeaten run against QPR to four games.
• Rangers need to score once to take their total of league goals against the Royals to 100.
Reading
• Fifth-placed Reading have won only one of their last five, but still find themselves five points up on this same stage in the season before last when they finished top of the table and were promoted to the Premier League.
• The Royals are one of six clubs still unbeaten at home in the Championship (W4, D3).
• They have scored a stoppage-time goal in four of their last eight league games.
• This is their third match against a top-six club and the first at home; they are still searching for a first point.
Queens Park Rangers
• Victory from this early kick-off would see QPR returning to the top of the table.
• After winning eight of the first 10, Rangers picked up their first victory in four with last Saturday's a 2-1 home triumph over Derby.
• Harry Redknapp's side is also still to bag a first point against a fellow top-six club.
• The west London club have kept an unrivalled nine clean sheets and have only conceded seven goals, giving them the meanest defence in the Football League.
• Rangers and Blackpool are the only clubs not to have taken a deficit into the second-half of a Championship game this season.
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