Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes before the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.

Recent Team News

Official Starting XIs

Brentford vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.

• The Eagles versus Brighton
• Aston Villa v The Cherries
• The Bees versus The Magpies
• Forest v Leeds