There are nine games taking place in the Championship on Tuesday, with all of the top four sides in action. The top two teams in the division, Southampton and West Ham, will both be confident of picking up points from home – but nearest-challengers Crystal Palace will be hot on their heels. Here’s our suggestions for a Championship treble …

The round of last-16 of the Carling Cup continues on Wednesday night with four all-Premier League ties. Stoke play host to Liverpool in what could turn out to be a torrid night for the Reds, while Everton will be out for revenge against Chelsea. Wolves face Man City and Blackburn host Newcastle to complete the night.

The Carling Cup last-16 games get underway with four matches taking place on Tuesday evening with the pick being League Two Aldershot attempting to heap more misery on Manchester United just two days after their 6-1 Old Trafford thumping against Manchester City.

The second batch of Carling Cup third round matches continue on Wednesday night with two all Premier League encounters and holders Birmingham at big-spending Manchester City, but the stand-out tie is Brighton playing host to Liverpool.

There are some tasty looking fixtures on Tuesday night as the Carling Cup becomes the focus once more, with two all Premier League clashes as well as an old rivalry renewed.

The remaining two Carling Cup second-round ties take place on Tuesday evening with Premier League side Wigan facing a tricky trip to Championship outfit Crystal Palace aiming to bounce back from Saturday’s 3-0 drubbing at Manchester City, while League One rivals Charlton and Preston go head-to-head at the Valley (Carling Cup – totesport).

There are three games in the secnd round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday evening as Paolo Di Canio’s Swindon host Southampton in the pick of the three ties. Elsewhere League Two side Aldershot host Carlisle, whilst Bristol Rovers travel to League One club Leyton Orient.

There are plenty of Carling Cup ties to get stuck into on Wednesday night with several Premier League teams in action. There will doubtless be many fringe players on view, and it will be a chance for the lesser lights to carry out a giant-killing act (totesport – Carling Cup).

There are a number of Carling Cup clashes on Tuesday night with a few Premier League clubs in action. We will take a look at the top games and try to pick out a few winners.

There have been plenty of upsets in the first round of the Carling Cup so far and Thursday throws up the opportunity for one more, as League One outfit Sheffield Wednesday host Championship side Blackpool at Hillsborough (Sheff Wed 8/5, draw 12/5, Blackpool 13/8).