Southampton
Portsmouth
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary's Stadium when Southampton take on Portsmouth in a highly anticipated south-coast derby. The Saints aim to recover from their defeat to Wrexham while extending their impressive home run, with Caspar Jander back in training but unlikely to start. There are no fresh injury worries for the hosts, who have won 80% of their recent home ma ... Read More...
This match will be played on 11 October 2026 at 12:00
Watford
Burnley
Watford will be desperate to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Stoke City and Bristol City as they look to move away from the danger zone. There are no fresh injury concerns for the Hornets, while both Maamma and Mavididi are pushing for a start after coming off the bench last time out. Watford have been considerably stronger at home, winning 50% of their recent matche ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Sheffield United
Lincoln
Sheffield United will be looking to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions after suffering defeat to Stoke City before the international break. The Blades struggled to create much in that encounter, registering just 0.36 xG, while Femi Seriki is closing in on a return. Their home form has also been a concern, with Sheffield United winning only 25% of t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Preston
Millwall
Deepdale will host Saturday's football game between Preston and Millwall, with the Lilywhites aiming to put an end to their three-game winless run after playing out a 2-2 draw with QPR before the international break. Johnny Kenny will be the man to watch after scoring a brace in that encounter, while there are no fresh injury worries for the hosts. Preston have struggled bad ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Middlesbrough
Wolves
Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton meet in a Championship derby in round nine, with Boro arriving unbeaten in their previous six league games and scoring goals for fun. Michael Carrick’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by Birmingham before the international break, but their home form has been particularly impressive, with Middlesbrough scoring 2.75 goals per game across their re ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Derby
Wrexham
Derby County are on a four-game winless run in the Championship ahead of the visit of Wrexham, losing three of those matches, and will be desperate to turn their fortunes around. The Rams were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley last time out, but Charlie Taylor suffered a hamstring injury and Corey Blackett-Taylor is likely to step up in his absence. Ghana international Mohammed ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Bolton
Stoke City
Toughsheet Community Stadium will host Bolton and Stoke City in the Championship round nine, with the Trotters aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Cardiff City and Norwich City. Bolton came through a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Canaries last time out and are now looking to move closer to the playoff places. There are no fresh injury worries for the hosts, while Atsu ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
Blackburn Rovers
Cardiff
Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways in the Championship following a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth, but John Eustace continues to deal with a lengthy injury list. Scott Wharton, Yuki Ohashi, Augusto Kargbo and Lewis Miller are among those unavailable, while Blackburn have struggled for consistency at Ewood Park. The hosts have conceded 1.60 goals per game across t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 15:00
West Bromwich
Birmingham City
West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City face each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship clash, with the Baggies aiming to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton in the Black Country derby. West Brom registered just 0.29 xG and seven goal attempts at Molineux, but the good news is that Aune Heggebo has overcome his minor injury. The hosts have been difficult to beat ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 12:30
Swansea
Norwich
Swansea City aim to build on back-to-back victories over Burnley and Lincoln, with the Swans likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach at home. Burgess, Key and Stewart are all doubtful after missing the previous game, but Swansea have been defensively impressive on home soil, conceding just 0.33 goals per game across their last 10 matches.
Norwich City, on t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 12:30
Charlton
Bristol City
Charlton Athletic and Bristol City meet in the Championship round nine, with the Addicks desperate to end a five-game winless run and reignite their playoff push. Charlton suffered a defeat to Cardiff City last time out, but Amari’I Bell impressed on that occasion and is pushing for a start here. The hosts will need to improve in attack, having failed to win any of their l ... Read More...
This match will be played on 10 October 2026 at 12:30
West Ham
QPR
West Ham United and QPR face off in a local derby and the Championship round nine opener, with the Hammers aiming to strengthen their promotion hopes. West Ham are regarded as the main favourites for promotion and showed plenty of character before the international break, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Millwall. Mohamadou Kante is suspended, while Joel Veltman r ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 October 2026 at 20:00
