Walsall

Cesc Fabregas Amid the ongoing Diego Costa furore, Chelsea's focus returns to on-field matters with a League Cup trip to League One club Walsall.

Ten-man Brighton were held by Bolton Wanderers at the top of the Championship, while Burton took advantage of Walsall's slip-up.

Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic will hope to move on from the furore concerning their interest in Ched Evans when they host Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

Sheffield United Sheffield United and Yeovil Town return to League One action on Saturday after their midweek cup heroics.

Swindon Town Swindon Town produced a fine away performance to claim a 4-1 win at Walsall as the top four sides in League One were all victorious.

Milton Keynes Dons High-flying MK Dons will attempt to follow up a club-record win when they travel to fellow League One promotion hopefuls Notts County.

Preston North End Preston North End host MK Dons on Saturday with both clubs aiming to break into the top two in League One.

Bristol City Bristol City will attempt to end their mini-slump by consigning Peterborough United to a third home defeat in a row in League One on Friday.

Scott Arfield fired Burnley to derby glory over Blackburn and second place in the Championship, while Fulham beat Reading 4-2 from 2-0 down.

Tony Pulis West Brom claimed a 2-0 win over Walsall in a pre-season friendly at the Bescot Stadium.