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.
9. Aji Alese - out
Picked up a thigh injury in April, and then that turned into something worse. He should return after the international break in November. | Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
10. George Hall - doubtful
Suffered a hamstring injury against Cardiff City at the end of August. He's the closest player to returning out of those sidelined. | Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
11. George Hall - doubtful (continued)
Wayne Rooney said to BirminghamLive: "At a push I probably could push for him for next weekend but I think because of the injuries we are probably better being a bit cautious and getting over the international break and then have him available after that. I think hamstrings are always difficult injuries with obviously all your power coming from there. That's why we're being a bit careful and a bit cautious, we don't want him to come back and do it again. "We're building more power back up and making sure when he does come in, he's coming in ready to play." | Clive Mason/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images)
12. Tyler Roberts - out
The forward has played just 61 minutes of football since arriving. Played against Swansea City on the opening day but hasn't played since owing to a calf problem, and then a set-back when he was closing in on a return. He could return after the international break. | Cameron Howard/Getty Images Photo: Cameron Howard/Getty Images