Barnsley vs Swansea City
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Bristol City vs Scunthorpe United
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Crystal Palace vs Derby County
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Doncaster Rovers vs Ipswich Town
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Newcastle United vs Plymouth Argyle
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Peterborough United vs Reading
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Preston North End
vs
Coventry City
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Watford
vs
Leicester City
CCC, Kick-off: 15: 00
Brentford
vs
Bristol Rovers
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Brighton and Hove Albion
vs
Southend United
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Colchester United
vs
Hartlepool United
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Exeter City
vs
Tranmere Rovers
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Leeds United
vs
Gillingham
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Millwall
vs
Huddersfield Town
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Norwich City
vs
Charlton Athletic
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Oldham Athletic
vs
Carlisle United
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Southampton
vs
Yeovil
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Stockport County
vs
Leyton Orient
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Walsall
vs
Swindon Town
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Wycombe Wanderers
vs
Milton Keynes Dons
CC1, Kick-off: 15: 00
Barnet
vs
Bradford City
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Burton Albion
vs
Dagenham & Redbridge
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Cheltenham Town
vs
Rotherham United
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Chesterfield
vs
Macclesfield Town
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Crewe Alexandra
vs
Aldershot
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Darlington
vs
Bournemouth
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Hereford United
vs
Accrington Stanley
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Lincoln City
vs
Shrewsbury Town
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Morecambe
vs
Notts County
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Northampton Town
vs
Rochdale
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Port Vale
vs
Bury
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Torquay United
vs
Grimsby Town
CC2, Kick-off: 15: 00
Kilmarnock vs Rangers
SPL, Kick-off: 12: 30
Aberdeen vs St Mirren
SPL, Kick-off: 15: 00
Dundee United vs Motherwell
SPL, Kick-off: 15: 00
Hamilton vs Falkirk
SPL, Kick-off: 15: 00
Hibernian vs St Johnstone
SPL, Kick-off: 15: 00
West Ham United vs Liverpool
Prem, Kick-off: 17: 30
Liverpool travel to Upton Park on Saturday with a 'must do better' stamp placed on the early-term performances of both sides.
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has been forced to wheel-and-deal throughout the transfer window but has amended the balance of his squad with little resources.
Though Liverpool were the second biggest spenders in the Premier League behind Manchester City in the summer, the situation at Anfield has been very similar as Rafael Benitez has had to sell players to bring in new faces.
The Hammers have not won in the league since the opening day of the season and lie just below mid-table.
Liverpool's form has been well documented, but wins over Bolton and Burnley appear to have got their season back on track.
But their title credentials will be under the microscope once again when they travel to the capital, knowing that any further slip ups in the race to catch Chelsea will severely dent their chances of league glory when May arrives.
Though Liverpool have a good record over the Irons, Upton Park is regarded as one of the grounds which is among the most difficult for the big boys to go and get a win in the Premier League and Zola will be hoping his charges can raise their game against a top four side once again to reignite their season.
It is not yet known when Hammers full-back Henrita Ilunga will be fit to return to playing due to a broken cheekbone, while Luis Boa Morte and Dean Ashton are out for the long-term.
Javier Mascherano is back fit for the Reds, who are counting down the days for £20million Italian Alberto Aquilani to come in and line up alongside the Argentinian.
Daniel Agger joins Aquilani as a long-term absentee, but Fabio Aurelio is back fit. Moroccan winger Nabil El Zhar may make the bench after a knee ligament problem
Liverpool travel to Upton Park on Saturday with a 'must do better' stamp placed on the early-term performances of both sides.
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has been forced to wheel-and-deal throughout the transfer window but has amended the balance of his squad with little resources.
Though Liverpool were the second biggest spenders in the Premier League behind Manchester City in the summer, the situation at Anfield has been very similar as Rafael Benitez has had to sell players to bring in new faces.
The Hammers have not won in the league since the opening day of the season and lie just below mid-table.
Liverpool's form has been well documented, but wins over Bolton and Burnley appear to have got their season back on track.
But their title credentials will be under the microscope once again when they travel to the capital, knowing that any further slip ups in the race to catch Chelsea will severely dent their chances of league glory when May arrives.
Though Liverpool have a good record over the Irons, Upton Park is regarded as one of the grounds which is among the most difficult for the big boys to go and get a win in the Premier League and Zola will be hoping his charges can raise their game against a top four side once again to reignite their season.
It is not yet known when Hammers full-back Henrita Ilunga will be fit to return to playing due to a broken cheekbone, while Luis Boa Morte and Dean Ashton are out for the long-term.
Javier Mascherano is back fit for the Reds, who are counting down the days for £20million Italian Alberto Aquilani to come in and line up alongside the Argentinian.
Daniel Agger joins Aquilani as a long-term absentee, but Fabio Aurelio is back fit. Moroccan winger Nabil El Zhar may make the bench after a knee ligament problem
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Hull City vs Birmingham City
It's only mid-September but the clash between Hull City and Birmingham City is the latest of a number of fixtures that have already been billed as a relegation six-pointer.
Both clubs have been touted in several quarters as potential relegation candidates come the season's end and those claims will not fade for some time unless Phil Brown and Alex McLeish can mastermind a run of victories to claw their respective sides up the table.
As expected, both sides slumped to demoralising derby defeats at the weekend.
The Tigers made the short trip to Sunderland in what was the closest the Premier League will get to a north-east derby this season.
A fair first period at the Stadium of the Light was not enough from the Tigers, as Sunderland ran riot to win 4-1 and confirm that City have one of the worst defences in the top flight.
The Blues welcomed city rivals Aston Villa to St Andrew's on Sunday morning and were left heartbroken by a late Gabriel Agbonlahor header which claimed all three points for the visitors.
It was perhaps the case that Birmingham deserved a 0-0 draw from the match, but the game confirmed their status as one of the least able teams in the Premier League when it comes to scoring goals.
The Blues' ability to score will be even further weakened by the absence of a host of first-team players this weekend.
Birmingham are the worst-hit side in the Premier League on the injury front. The loss of play-maker James McFadden in the Birmingham derby will leave McLeish feeling anxious. If the Scot's hamstring tweak proves to be serious, the Blues will be left short of ideas.
Cameron Jerome (foot) is also out, although Marcus Bent may recover from a hamstring problem.
David Murphy, Stephen Carr and Gregory Vignal may also return, although Maik Taylor and Liam Ridgewell are considerably short of fitness.
Hull have problems themselves, but Anthony Gardner, Dean Marney and Jimmy Bullard are not too far away from first-team returns. However, Ian Ashbee and Richard Garcia are out for the long-term.
Both clubs have been touted in several quarters as potential relegation candidates come the season's end and those claims will not fade for some time unless Phil Brown and Alex McLeish can mastermind a run of victories to claw their respective sides up the table.
As expected, both sides slumped to demoralising derby defeats at the weekend.
The Tigers made the short trip to Sunderland in what was the closest the Premier League will get to a north-east derby this season.
A fair first period at the Stadium of the Light was not enough from the Tigers, as Sunderland ran riot to win 4-1 and confirm that City have one of the worst defences in the top flight.
The Blues welcomed city rivals Aston Villa to St Andrew's on Sunday morning and were left heartbroken by a late Gabriel Agbonlahor header which claimed all three points for the visitors.
It was perhaps the case that Birmingham deserved a 0-0 draw from the match, but the game confirmed their status as one of the least able teams in the Premier League when it comes to scoring goals.
The Blues' ability to score will be even further weakened by the absence of a host of first-team players this weekend.
Birmingham are the worst-hit side in the Premier League on the injury front. The loss of play-maker James McFadden in the Birmingham derby will leave McLeish feeling anxious. If the Scot's hamstring tweak proves to be serious, the Blues will be left short of ideas.
Cameron Jerome (foot) is also out, although Marcus Bent may recover from a hamstring problem.
David Murphy, Stephen Carr and Gregory Vignal may also return, although Maik Taylor and Liam Ridgewell are considerably short of fitness.
Hull have problems themselves, but Anthony Gardner, Dean Marney and Jimmy Bullard are not too far away from first-team returns. However, Ian Ashbee and Richard Garcia are out for the long-term.
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Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City
Prem, Kick-off: 15: 00
On the opening day of last season, Bolton Wanderers dispatched Stoke City with incredible ease, but the fortunes of the two sides have headed in opposite directions ever since.
The Potters arrive at the Reebok Stadium expected by many to win after a strong start to the new campaign. There have certainly been no signs of 'second season syndrome' at the Britannia Stadium as Tony Pulis' side have rocketed to eighth in the Premier League table.
Stoke's fans will travel up the M6 with their umbrellas at the ready, as clouds are steadily gathering over the Reebok Stadium and they are tainted by negativity.
But unpopular Trotters managers Gary Megson will hope for a silver lining on a hit-and-miss start to the season after finally watching his team beat Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.
Following an impressive effort against Liverpool, the Trotters showed signs of rediscovering the winning mentality which has so often been their saving grace in the Premier League by seeing off Pompey.
But they do still lie in the bottom three and will view the visit of Stoke as an opportunity to pick up maximum points.
Wanderers are likely to be without star winger Ricardo Gardner for another fortnight. The Jamaican has been sidelined for the whole season so far with a hamstring injury and is recovering more slowly than expected.
Stoke are facing an anxious wait on two key players who suffered knocks in their last-gasp defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
Top front-man James Beattie twisted his ankle in the match, while goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen hurt his back and had to be substituted.
Reserve glove-bearer Steve Simonsen may be called on to step in for the Dane, while Dave Kitson will be vying a starting place if Beattie does not recover in time.
On the opening day of last season, Bolton Wanderers dispatched Stoke City with incredible ease, but the fortunes of the two sides have headed in opposite directions ever since.
The Potters arrive at the Reebok Stadium expected by many to win after a strong start to the new campaign. There have certainly been no signs of 'second season syndrome' at the Britannia Stadium as Tony Pulis' side have rocketed to eighth in the Premier League table.
Stoke's fans will travel up the M6 with their umbrellas at the ready, as clouds are steadily gathering over the Reebok Stadium and they are tainted by negativity.
But unpopular Trotters managers Gary Megson will hope for a silver lining on a hit-and-miss start to the season after finally watching his team beat Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.
Following an impressive effort against Liverpool, the Trotters showed signs of rediscovering the winning mentality which has so often been their saving grace in the Premier League by seeing off Pompey.
But they do still lie in the bottom three and will view the visit of Stoke as an opportunity to pick up maximum points.
Wanderers are likely to be without star winger Ricardo Gardner for another fortnight. The Jamaican has been sidelined for the whole season so far with a hamstring injury and is recovering more slowly than expected.
Stoke are facing an anxious wait on two key players who suffered knocks in their last-gasp defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
Top front-man James Beattie twisted his ankle in the match, while goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen hurt his back and had to be substituted.
Reserve glove-bearer Steve Simonsen may be called on to step in for the Dane, while Dave Kitson will be vying a starting place if Beattie does not recover in time.
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Aston Villa vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth travel to the West Midlands already playing catch up with the rest of the Premier League after a disastrous start to the season.
Five losses from five spell the worst start possible for Paul Hart's side, which has been heavily restructured in recent weeks.
MARTIN O'NEILL
Although there has been some misfortune at Fratton Park on the pitch in recent weeks, the harsh truth facing Hart is that his side haven't been good enough to expect to survive in the Premier League thus far.
Villa have gone from strength-to-strength since a nightmare opening day performance at home to Wigan Athletic, silencing critics who claimed they would be unable to back up on their performances from the 2008-09 season.
Martin O'Neill will expect nothing less of his side than a convincing victory and an early exit from the UEFA Europa League is perhaps a benefit to his side's performances domestically.
Villa will have midweek off this week while the likes of Everton and Fulham slog it out across the continent on Thursday, freeing them to concentrate on league success and allow O'Neill's modestly-sized squad some respite after a hard-fought derby win over Birmingham City on Sunday.
Villa will need as much rest as they can get, as Stewart Downing is out until Christmas with his ankle injury, while Curtis Davies has a dislocated shoulder and could be sidelined until the new year.
Versatile defender Luke Young may be back in contention after a thigh problem and compassionate leave.
If Portsmouth's problems weren't bad enough, they still have a number of players in the treatment room and plenty face a race against time to be fit for the trip to Villa Park.
Mark Wilson (groin), Papa Bouba Diop (hamstring), Herman Hreidarsson (ankle) and Steve Finnan (hamstring) are all doubtful, while Linvoy Primus is expected to be out for some time.
Five losses from five spell the worst start possible for Paul Hart's side, which has been heavily restructured in recent weeks.
MARTIN O'NEILL
Although there has been some misfortune at Fratton Park on the pitch in recent weeks, the harsh truth facing Hart is that his side haven't been good enough to expect to survive in the Premier League thus far.
Villa have gone from strength-to-strength since a nightmare opening day performance at home to Wigan Athletic, silencing critics who claimed they would be unable to back up on their performances from the 2008-09 season.
Martin O'Neill will expect nothing less of his side than a convincing victory and an early exit from the UEFA Europa League is perhaps a benefit to his side's performances domestically.
Villa will have midweek off this week while the likes of Everton and Fulham slog it out across the continent on Thursday, freeing them to concentrate on league success and allow O'Neill's modestly-sized squad some respite after a hard-fought derby win over Birmingham City on Sunday.
Villa will need as much rest as they can get, as Stewart Downing is out until Christmas with his ankle injury, while Curtis Davies has a dislocated shoulder and could be sidelined until the new year.
Versatile defender Luke Young may be back in contention after a thigh problem and compassionate leave.
If Portsmouth's problems weren't bad enough, they still have a number of players in the treatment room and plenty face a race against time to be fit for the trip to Villa Park.
Mark Wilson (groin), Papa Bouba Diop (hamstring), Herman Hreidarsson (ankle) and Steve Finnan (hamstring) are all doubtful, while Linvoy Primus is expected to be out for some time.
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Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
Arsenal have suddenly slipped to two defeats in Manchester and the early-season momentum that was gathering at the Emirates Stadium has hit a brick wall.
Before the Premier League's kick-off, Arsenal were fancied by many to end the top-four's monopoly on the Champions League by dropping down to a Europa League place.
But after a string of impressive performances, including a 6-1 massacring of Everton, the Gunners were suddenly recognised as a threat to Manchester United's crown.
Then came an unlucky defeat at Old Trafford and a 4-2 loss at Manchester City to leave Arsene Wenger back at square one.
Nobody quite knows where Arsenal will end up this term and it is down to Wenger to get his side's season back on track with a string of wins starting this weekend.
Wigan arrive in north London after an inconsistent start themselves, but new manager Roberto Martinez looks to be getting to grips with his squad at the DW Stadium.
A 1-0 defeat of West Ham last weekend marked progress for the Latics, who will arrive in hope rather than expectation.
Wenger has an overloaded treatment room at present, with both goalkeepers among those who are unhealthy.
Manuel Almunia has a virus, while Lukasz Fabianski has a knee injury which will keep him out of action for another month.
Andrei Arshavin, Carlos Vela, Johan Djourou and Samir Nasri are also certain absentees, while fitness checks will be made on several others.
In contrast, Wigan's only casualty is Olivier Kapo. The midfielder is expected to be out for a further fortnight with a medial knee ligament problem.
Since making their top-flight debut in 2005, Wigan have never beaten Arsenal. In eight league meetings, the Gunners have won seven, with the sides drawing just once.
Before the Premier League's kick-off, Arsenal were fancied by many to end the top-four's monopoly on the Champions League by dropping down to a Europa League place.
But after a string of impressive performances, including a 6-1 massacring of Everton, the Gunners were suddenly recognised as a threat to Manchester United's crown.
Then came an unlucky defeat at Old Trafford and a 4-2 loss at Manchester City to leave Arsene Wenger back at square one.
Nobody quite knows where Arsenal will end up this term and it is down to Wenger to get his side's season back on track with a string of wins starting this weekend.
Wigan arrive in north London after an inconsistent start themselves, but new manager Roberto Martinez looks to be getting to grips with his squad at the DW Stadium.
A 1-0 defeat of West Ham last weekend marked progress for the Latics, who will arrive in hope rather than expectation.
Wenger has an overloaded treatment room at present, with both goalkeepers among those who are unhealthy.
Manuel Almunia has a virus, while Lukasz Fabianski has a knee injury which will keep him out of action for another month.
Andrei Arshavin, Carlos Vela, Johan Djourou and Samir Nasri are also certain absentees, while fitness checks will be made on several others.
In contrast, Wigan's only casualty is Olivier Kapo. The midfielder is expected to be out for a further fortnight with a medial knee ligament problem.
Since making their top-flight debut in 2005, Wigan have never beaten Arsenal. In eight league meetings, the Gunners have won seven, with the sides drawing just once.
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Burnley vs Sunderland
For many Burnley fans, the season starts this weekend after the most daunting of starts in the Premier League.
Six points from four games is a fair return for any team that are expected to be rooted in the relegation zone of the Premier League, but Owen Coyle will be buoyed that his Clarets managed two wins in fixtures with four of last season's top five.
OWEN COYLE
Sunderland are the visitors to Turf Moor this weekend and Steve Bruce will be under no illusions that the Clarets are quickly making their modest old ground into a fortress.
The pressure on Bruce this season has been well-documented, due to a number of expensive signings making their way to Wearside.
But the Black Cats have made a decent start to life under their new manager, managing three wins from five and are level with the likes of Liverpool and Aston Villa in the table.
Going by form, Burnley's start to the season does not get any easier just yet, as Bruce oversaw his side run riot at home to Hull City at the weekend.
While the Clarets went down 4-0 at Liverpool, Sunderland also scored four goals as recent signing Darren Bent took his goal tally to four in five games.
Burnley will once again check on the fitness of Steven Caldwell whose continued absence has been attributed to a groin injury.
George McCartney is definitely out for Sunderland with a troublesome hamstring which could prolong his absence for another month.
When the sides have met in recent seasons below the top tier, there has been plenty of goals at both ends.
With defences that are not so reliable and with two sides that have a philosophy to attack, expect both sides to have a number of chances to put themselves into winning positions on Saturday afternoon.
Six points from four games is a fair return for any team that are expected to be rooted in the relegation zone of the Premier League, but Owen Coyle will be buoyed that his Clarets managed two wins in fixtures with four of last season's top five.
OWEN COYLE
Sunderland are the visitors to Turf Moor this weekend and Steve Bruce will be under no illusions that the Clarets are quickly making their modest old ground into a fortress.
The pressure on Bruce this season has been well-documented, due to a number of expensive signings making their way to Wearside.
But the Black Cats have made a decent start to life under their new manager, managing three wins from five and are level with the likes of Liverpool and Aston Villa in the table.
Going by form, Burnley's start to the season does not get any easier just yet, as Bruce oversaw his side run riot at home to Hull City at the weekend.
While the Clarets went down 4-0 at Liverpool, Sunderland also scored four goals as recent signing Darren Bent took his goal tally to four in five games.
Burnley will once again check on the fitness of Steven Caldwell whose continued absence has been attributed to a groin injury.
George McCartney is definitely out for Sunderland with a troublesome hamstring which could prolong his absence for another month.
When the sides have met in recent seasons below the top tier, there has been plenty of goals at both ends.
With defences that are not so reliable and with two sides that have a philosophy to attack, expect both sides to have a number of chances to put themselves into winning positions on Saturday afternoon.
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