Birmingham City travel to Sunderland for the Saturday lunch-time kick-off in the EFL Championship.
Wayne Rooney remains on the search for his first win as Blues boss after two defeats and a draw. Birmingham had a two-goal lead against Ipswich Town after Jay Stansfield's 13th-minute opener and an own goal from Cameron Burgess just after half-time but Marcus Harness scored twice at St Andrew's to rescue a point for the Tractor Boys and continue Rooney's winless start.
The Black Cats meanwhile drew 0-0 in South Wales against Swansea City, but will be disappointed they couldn't make the most of the man advantage they had for more than an hour. Charlie Patino was sent off in the 30th minute, and then the ten-men Swans got a penalty but Alex Patterson saved Jamal Lowe's spot-kick to keep the score goalless, but neither side could find a breakthrough.
Sunderland are just outside the play-off places and a win could take them to as high as fifth, whereas for Birmingham a victory could take them to as high as 10th, however that is dependent on the result of the Lancashire Derby between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End on Friday night. A total of seven places and five points separate the two sides, and neither side are in the best of form but Sunderland have stopped the rot after a string of defeats.
This is the final fixture before the November international break, and there are several in danger of a suspension. Both clubs have a combined three players missing this weekend through accumulating five yellow cards each, and others are walking a tightrope.
Flick through to see who's fit, who's doubtful and who has been ruled out of Saturday's match between Sunderland and Birmingham City.
1. Krystian Bielik - out
Bielik picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Ipswich Town and as a result will have to sit in the stands and serve a one game ban. Photo: Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
2. Dan Ballard - out
Picked up his fifth yellow card of the league campaign, and will miss out through suspension. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
3. Lee Buchanan - out
The left-back played in every game he was available for until his ankle injury in late September. Blues defensive record was good with him in the side but rolling his ankle in training required him to wear a protective boot, and he has remained out of action since. Photo: Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
4. Jay Matete - out
Sustained a knee cartliage injury in pre-season, and required surgery. He could return in November having returned to the training pitches, but it's one to keep an eye on. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)