With the Premier League on pause, international action takes centre stage and the top-flight’s September award winners are announced.
Monday
While their senior counterparts head off to represent their countries, the week begins with the final Premier League 2 (PL2) fixtures of the Matchweek. Reading host Norwich City and Sunderland welcome Derby County, both at 19:00 BST.
Tuesday
A number of Premier League Under-21 sides are in Bristol Street Motors Trophy group stage action, including Wolves’ trip to Wrexham, Arsenal’s visit to MK Dons and Newcastle United taking on Rotherham United.
Elsewhere, Birmingham are at home to Charlton in the Premier League Cup at 19:00 BST.
The group stage of the National League Cup also continues, pitting Premier League 2 sides against clubs from the National League. Blackburn Rovers’ Under-21s head to Altrincham at 19:30 BST.
Wednesday
In the National League Cup, Manchester United’s Under-21s travel to Forest Green Rovers at 19:00 BST.
Thursday
A busy period of international football begins with a host of UEFA Nations League group stage fixtures. Interim England manager Lee Carsley’s reign began with two wins last month and his side will be full of Premier League stars as they host Greece at 19:45 BST.
Other European teams in action featuring Premier League players include Republic of Ireland, France, Italy, Belgium and Norway.
Players will be jetting across the globe in a bid to help their nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with group stage qualification fixtures taking place in Asia, South America, Oceania and North/Central America.
Meanwhile, the group stage of the qualification process for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations continues, while there are also a number of UEFA Under-21 Championships qualifiers.
Friday
September’s Premier League monthly award winners are announced, with the best player, manager, goal and save up for grabs, along with PL2 Player of the Month, who will be revealed at 10:00 BST.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer is one of eight in with a chance of being crowned EA Sports Player of the Month at 11:00 BST, after he became the first player ever to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match.
Arne Slot is among the contenders for the Barclays Manager of the Month award, having overseen three victories from four matches as Liverpool ended the month top of the table. That winner is named at 12:00 BST, with the Guinness Goal of the Month announced at 13:00 BST and Save of the Month revealed at 14:00 BST.
The international fare continues, with Wales, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands and Turkey among the teams in UEFA Nations League group stage action.
Countries from South America, Oceania and North/Central America will also play 2026 World Cup qualification fixtures, while a number of their African counterparts continue their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bid.
England’s Under-21 side is full of young Premier League talent as they take on Ukraine at 19:45 BST in their UEFA Under-21 Championships qualifying group stage match.
Saturday
The traditional Saturday sight of Premier League fixtures is replaced by more international football. Scotland, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Denmark are among countries in UEFA Nations League group stage action.
There are also Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures, and a smattering of World Cup qualification matches worldwide.
On the domestic front, Burnley’s Under-21 side take on their Brighton & Hove Albion counterparts in the Premier League Cup at 15:00 BST.
Sunday
England continue their UEFA Nations League campaign with a trip to Finland at 17:00 BST, while other countries in action include Republic of Ireland, Austria and Norway.
A handful of international friendlies also take place worldwide.
