Watford host winless Burnley as West Brom meets Birmingham in derby

Brighton return from the international break after thrashing Arsenal, with five clean sheets in eight matches and seven games in 21 days ahead; chairman Tony Bloom believes they can challenge for a top-five finish. In the Premier League, Crystal Palace face former manager Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest, who have never lost to Palace in 12 league meetings, as Palace seek consistency under successor Pierre Sage after heavy rotation and poor home form. In the Championship, third-placed Middlesbrough meet Wolves in a high-stakes clash between two in-form teams, while winless Burnley visit Watford, who have lost four of their last five; Stoke visit Bolton after four wins in five, while Bolton seek a third straight win and Cardiff visit Blackburn after earning their first league victory despite leading the division in shots, shots on target and possession. Charlton host Bristol City after five games without a win, including three straight home clean sheets, while City have won four of six and Rio Cardines leads the league in chances created and assists. West Brom aim to rebound from defeat by Wolves and extend their strong home record under James Morrison against Birmingham, who have drawn a league-high five times.