Manchester City hosts Brighton while Bournemouth faces Leeds in ongoing EPL matches

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Manchester City hosts Brighton while Bournemouth faces Leeds in ongoing EPL matches
Summary

Several Premier League matches are currently underway, including Manchester City versus Brighton and Bournemouth hosting Leeds. Brighton seeks to avenge its recent penalty defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup. Bournemouth aims to build on its positive form against a difficult Leeds side. Other notable fixtures today include Brentford against Nottingham Forest and a critical match involving Coventry and Sunderland at the bottom of the table.

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  • •Manchester City and Brighton are engaged in a rematch following a recent cup tie.
  • •Bournemouth is looking to extend its good form against Leeds.
  • •Brentford hosts Nottingham Forest in another Premier League matchup.
  • •Coventry faces Sunderland in a vital battle at the bottom of the league.
  • •Kick-offs for these fixtures occurred at 3pm GMT on October 31.
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⚽ Clockwatch updates on the Saturday 3pm GMT kick-offs ⚽ Football Daily | Scorers | Live Scores | Table | Mail Tom I know this blog is the main event, but if you want a little livener then Scott Murray is on Chelsea v Manchester United, where Morgan Rogers has just given the home side a 1-0 lead: A rare treat with five 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League this afternoon. There’s a Carabao Cup rematch at the Etihad as Brighton aim to get revenge for their defeat on penalties on Wednesday night. Bournemouth look to continue their good form against a resolute Leeds side, Brentford v Forest should be entertaining, there’s a basement battle between Coventry and Sunderland, while two promoted sides go at it with Ipswich on the road at Hull. In the Championship West Ham v West Brom will be worth keeping an eye on, my pick for League One is Mansfield v Notts County, and League Two leaders Salford welcome in-form Exeter to Moor Lane. I’ll be doing my best to keep you across all of it and first up is the team news, in about 15 minutes. Continue reading...

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