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.
5. Luke O'Nien - out
Another Sunderland player that earned their fifth booking of the season against Swansea City last week. Suspended. | Jess Hornby/Getty Images) Photo: Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
6. Jay Stansfield - fit
Jay Stansfield is one yellow card away from a one-match suspension. He has to avoid a yellow card up until December 2, and so there's a few more games to get past. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Timothee Pembele - out
He's short of fitness after recovering from a long-term injury. He suffered a setback in mid-October and would be out for another four weeks. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
8. Keshi Anderson - out
Suffered a hamstring injury against QPR in late September. He's been out for several matches, and there's a hope he returns shortly after the international break. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images