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Premier League Matchweek Preview: Fixtures, Tickets & Match of the Week (23–25 October 2026)
Written by Aviran Zazon
Manchester City lead the Premier League by three points heading into the weekend of 23–25 October, with Arsenal trying to keep pace and Brighton sitting third. Further down, Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Sunderland are already scrapping for points, while a London derby at Stamford Bridge brings its own edge.
Here is the full breakdown of all ten fixtures, including our Match of the Week, the players to watch and links to compare seats at each ground. Ticket-Compare.com brings together options from pre-vetted resale sites and official hospitality partners; it is a comparison platform rather than a ticket seller, and supporters complete purchases with the respective marketplace.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest – Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich (Friday 23 October 2026)
Friday football at Portman Road gives Ipswich the chance to put even more distance between themselves and the bottom three. The Tractor Boys are tenth with nine points; Nottingham Forest are nineteenth on five, so a home win would stretch the gap between them to seven. Looking good in the top flight, Leif Davis should give Ipswich an attacking outlet from the left, while, if fit, Morgan Gibbs-White is a player Forest will look to for a moment of invention. A tight Friday-night crowd could make this an awkward trip for the visitors. If you're comparing prices and seat areas, it's easier if you start with the fixture listings.
Portman Road seating plan
Aston Villa vs Manchester City – Villa Park, Birmingham (Saturday 24 October 2026)
Fighting for fitness, Erling Haaland could be one of the main attractions when leaders Manchester City visit Aston Villa. City have 21 points from the opening stretch and cannot afford to give Arsenal an opening at the top; Villa, twelfth on eight, would welcome a win that pushes them towards the top half. John McGinn's drive in midfield could be important for the hosts, especially with City likely to demand plenty of concentration without the ball. The Holte End should be in full voice at Villa Park, where the longside stands offer a broader view of how the match unfolds. For late availability, it's worth a quick look at the remaining listings.
Villa Park seating plan
Arsenal vs Everton FC – Emirates Stadium, London (Saturday 24 October 2026)
Three points behind City, Arsenal know a home slip would make the gap harder to close. The Gunners have 18 points in second place, while Everton arrive eighth with ten and an opportunity to frustrate another side near the top. Still finding his feet a little, Bukayo Saka should feature prominently in Arsenal's attacking plans, with Jordan Pickford likely to have a demanding afternoon in the visitors' goal. At the Emirates Stadium, seats along the touchline give a good view of Arsenal's movement across the pitch, while the ends bring you closer to the noise when they attack. If you're looking for seats, you can check the options below.
Emirates Stadium seating plan
Coventry vs Fulham – Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry (Saturday 24 October 2026)
The gap between these sides is just one point, which makes this a particularly useful home fixture for Coventry. The Sky Blues sit seventeenth on six, immediately above the relegation places; Fulham are eighteenth with five. A Coventry win would move them four points clear of the Cottagers, whereas an away victory would reverse their positions. Jack Rudoni should be involved in the hosts' midfield, with the young Josh King offering Fulham invention from midfield. At the Coventry Building Society Arena, expect the home support to respond to every tackle and chance.
Coventry Building Society Arena seating plan
Match of the Week: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Stamford Bridge, London (Saturday 24 October 2026)
A London derby at Stamford Bridge rarely needs much introduction, and the league table adds an unusual twist this time. Chelsea are fourth on 13 points, seven clear of sixteenth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. A home win would strengthen Chelsea's place in the top-four conversation; Spurs, fresh from their first win of the season, need more points to pull away from the bottom three. Cole Palmer should be central to Chelsea's attacking threat, while Sandro tonally has been an ever-present in the middle this season. The close stands and sharp derby atmosphere make this our Match of the Week, regardless of the gap in the table. To compare what's still available, check the match listings on Ticket-Compare.com.
Stamford Bridge seating plan
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – Selhurst Park, London (Sunday 25 October 2026)
There is only one point between these stuttering sides before Sunday's meeting at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace are fourteenth with seven; Newcastle United are eleventh on eight, and either side could put some welcome space between themselves and the relegation places. Adam Wharton will be pulling the strings in midfield, while Lewis Hall has become key down the left for Newcastle. The Holmesdale Road End can turn a promising Palace spell into a proper surge of noise, particularly if the match stays close. For late availability, it's worth looking through the seats offered for this fixture rather than assuming a particular section is still available.
Selhurst Park seating plan
Hull City vs Brentford – MKM Stadium, Hull (Sunday 25 October 2026)
Few supporters would have expected Hull City and Brentford to be separated by a single point in the early Premier League table. Hull are ninth with nine points, while the Bees are sixth on ten, making this a chance for either club to consolidate a place in the top half. Lewie Coyle should help set the tone for the Tigers, and Mikkel Damsgaard is capable of creating openings for Brentford between the lines. A Sunday afternoon at the MKM Stadium will feel even better for the home fans if Hull can take the lead. Seats along the sides suit supporters who prefer a full-pitch view.
MKM Stadium seating plan
Liverpool vs Brighton – Anfield, Liverpool (Sunday 25 October 2026)
Brighton travel to Anfield sitting third on 16 points, four ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool. That turns this into a direct test of whether the Seagulls can maintain their early advantage over one of the usual contenders for European places. Alexander Isak should provide Liverpool's main penalty-area threat, while Brighton have multiple weapons, from Kostoulas to Diego Gómez, to ask serious questions of the home defence. The Kop will expect a response if the Reds fall behind, and the view from the longside tiers at Anfield is particularly good for following the movement of both sides.
Anfield seating plan
Manchester United vs Bournemouth – Old Trafford, Manchester (Sunday 25 October 2026)
The Old Trafford crowd will be looking for a convincing performance, with Manchester United thirteenth on seven points and only one above Bournemouth in fifteenth. Bruno Fernandes should be involved in trying to unlock the visitors, but the Cherries have attacking players of their own, including Marcus Tavernier, who has scored four from seven this season. A United victory would open up a four-point cushion over Bournemouth; an away win would put the visitors two points above their hosts. The Stretford End is the obvious place to soak up the home atmosphere, while central side-on seats make it easier to follow play at both ends. If you're looking for seats, check the options for this match.
Old Trafford seating plan
Sunderland vs Leeds United – Stadium of Light, Sunderland (Sunday 25 October 2026)
The Stadium of Light should be lively for a meeting between two clubs with travelling support that rarely needs encouragement. Sunderland are bottom on four points and need a result to close the gap on the teams above them; Leeds United sit seventh with ten and have a chance to keep their place in the top half. Wilson Isidor may offer the Black Cats a goal threat, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin gives Leeds a presence near the penalty spot. The home crowd at the Stadium of Light will be impatient for a breakthrough, particularly if Leeds enjoy long spells on the ball. For late availability, check the match's remaining listings.
Stadium of Light seating plan
Which Premier League Matches Are Worth Watching This Weekend?
Chelsea against Tottenham is our Match of the Week for the derby atmosphere and the seven-point gap between them. Arsenal's pursuit of Manchester City gives the Everton visit extra interest, while Coventry against Fulham and Ipswich against Forest could reshape the early relegation fight. Ticket options will differ from ground to ground and may change as the fixtures approach. Ticket-Compare.com lets supporters compare listings from vetted resale sites and official hospitality partners in one place before clicking through to the website of your choice.
