11 Sep 2026
Top Flight Sunday Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |