Weekend Football Action: Premier League and Old Firm Derby Highlights
This weekend promises thrilling football action across the Premier League and Scottish Premiership, with key matches that could shape the season. From early morning previews to late-night kick-offs, fans can follow comprehensive live coverage and up-to-the-minute reports.
Saturday Football Schedule
Dominic Booth kicks off the day with Matchday Live from 8am to 12pm BST, setting the tone for a lively Saturday. The coverage includes previews and news, with five Premier League fixtures headlining the action. The day starts with Bournemouth hosting Sunderland at 12.30pm, followed by a trio of 3pm matches, and concludes with Leeds facing Manchester City at 5.30pm under the floodlights.
In the Championship, West Brom travel to Oxford, while leaders Coventry take on Stoke. Scottish football features Hearts hosting Aberdeen, and in Europe, Barcelona welcome Villarreal, with Inter, Paris Saint-Germain, and a Bundesliga Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund adding to the excitement.
Key Premier League Matches on Saturday
At 12.30pm, Barry Glendenning hosts the live blog for Bournemouth v Sunderland. Sunderland, under Regis Le Bris, have struggled recently with only two wins from nine league games in 2026 and enter on a three-game losing streak. Injuries to players like Romaine Mundle and Jocelin Ta Bi pose challenges, but Bertrand Traoré returns, and captain Granit Xhaka is in contention. Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, aim to extend their seven-match unbeaten run and push for European qualification.
Emillia Hawkins focuses on the 3pm kick-offs, including Liverpool v West Ham and Newcastle v Everton. Liverpool, under Arne Slot, seek a top-five finish but will miss Florian Wirtz due to a back injury. West Ham have shown resilience with 11 points from their last six games. Everton, despite a recent defeat, have strong away form against a Newcastle side that has lost their last two home league games.
The late game at 5.30pm features Leeds v Manchester City, with Scott Murray hosting the live blog. City, chasing a sixth straight win, face a tough test as Leeds have won all five home evening kick-offs this season. Pep Guardiola's side must win their remaining 11 matches to secure the title, with a crucial game against Arsenal in April looming.
Sunday Football Schedule
Emillia Hawkins and Daniel Harris take over Matchday Live from 8am to 1pm BST, building anticipation for Sunday's four Premier League fixtures. Highlights include Brighton v Nottingham Forest, Tottenham v Fulham, and the headline clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at 4.30pm.
Tottenham, under interim boss Igor Tudor, face a relegation battle after a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal, with a nine-match winless run and injury woes. Brighton aim to build on ending a six-game winless streak, while Arsenal look to maintain their title challenge against Chelsea.
Scottish Premiership: Old Firm Derby
At 12pm, the Rangers v Celtic derby takes center stage, with Will Magee on liveblog duty and Ewan Murray reporting. Celtic trail Rangers by two points and face a season-defining fortnight, including midweek and cup fixtures. Rangers, under Danny Rohl, seek to build on their 3-1 win in January, which marked Wilfried Nancy's last match in charge.
Premier League Matches on Sunday
At 2pm, Manchester United v Crystal Palace features, with Daniel Harris hosting the live blog. United have surged under Michael Carrick, topping the form table since January, while Palace ended an eight-game winless run with a victory over Wolves. Palace have a strong recent record against United, winning three of their last five encounters.
The weekend culminates with Arsenal v Chelsea at 4.30pm, hosted by Scott Murray. Arsenal aim to beat Chelsea three times in a season for the first time since 2004, a portent of their last title win. Mikel Arteta's side have wobbled recently but bounced back with a 4-1 win over Spurs, and he has lost just one of 15 games against Chelsea since his first defeat.
This weekend's football action offers high stakes and intense rivalries, with live coverage ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the drama.
