The stage is set for one of the most memorable ends to a County Championship season with the battle for the Division One title and relegation places still very much alive heading into the final round.

Nottinghamshire put themselves in pole position to win their first title in 15 years after snatching a 20-run win over three-time reigning champions Surrey last week.

They need a maximum of 10 points against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge to be crowned champions but Surrey will be waiting for any slip ups and will be going all out for the win they need against Hampshire.

Hampshire, who could welcome back talisman Liam Dawson from England duty, have plenty to play for themselves as one of five counties that head into the final round looking to avoid relegation alongside One Day Cup winners Worcestershire.

Division One

Chelmsford: Essex v Somerset

Utilita Bowl: Hampshire v Surrey

Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire

Worcester: Worcestershire v Sussex

Headingley: Yorkshire v Durham

Division Two

Cardiff: Glamorgan v Lancashire

Canterbury: Kent v Derbyshire

Lord's: Middlesex v Gloucestershire

Northampton: Northamptonshire v Leicestershire

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Good morning and welcome along to our coverage of the final round of County Championship matches this year.

We started the season way back in early April when the spring bulbs were flowering and 173 days on and after 117 matches, the championship season reaches its conclusion as the leaves fall and the weather takes on a more autumnal vibe.

Like any good four day game, this season has kept us entertained until the last and we have plenty of excitement to come with either Notts or Surrey to be named Division One champions by Saturday and several teams still in the relegation mix.

So without further ado, let's get into it.