The Cricketer provides all the information as the pressure at either end of the table in both divisions intensifies....
Where: The Ageas Bowl
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: Kent can overtake their hosts and snatch fourth place from Hampshire here with victory.
One to watch: Bludgeoned his way 173 against Warwickshire, 22-year-old Welshman Aneurin Donald has another opportunity to demonstrate his undoubted batting marvel.
Weather: Interchanging conditions between cloud and sunny spells throughout the match so a full four days should be possible if needed.
Tickets: £16 Adults, £5 Under-17 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Hampshire
Where: Chelmsford
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: Essex will be looking to keep the pressure on table-topping Somerset when facing a dogged Warwickshire side.
One to watch: A century in both innings against Hampshire, Sam Hain demonstrated why he really is one of the stars of the future.
Weather: Cloud to play a predominant part on all four days but there will be some clearer, brighter spells amongst the overcast conditions.
Tickets: £13 Adults, £5 Under-18 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Essex
Where: Headingley
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: Third plays first with Somerset looking to continue the charge towards a title as Yorkshire return to Headingley after their horrendous loss to Essex.
One to watch: Dom Bess was once again in fine form with bat and ball and was instrumental in reversing Nottinghamshire's fightback.
Weather: Overcast for much of play with some sunny spells expected late on on the first day.
Tickets: £18 Adults, £5 Under-18 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Somerset
Sam Hain enhanced his growing reputation last time out
Where: Trent Bridge
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: A real bottom-of-the-table clash with both sides coming into the game of the back of defeats despite spirited performances in patches.
One to watch: Notts are squeezing every last bit out of Ravi Ashwin with bat and ball and that is likely to continue here for the India spinner.
Weather: Again overcast conditions for large portions of the match with some sunny spells expected on days two and three.
Tickets: £18 Adults, £9 Under-16 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Nottinghamshire, but only just.
Where: Chester-le-Street
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: The visitors must demonstrate similar doggedness as they did against Glamorgan and Derbyshire if they are to stand a chance against a rejuvenated Durham side.
One to watch: Ben Raine's match figures of nine for 96 were the best of his career and he is surely the danger man that Worcestershire must look out for.
Weather: Cloudy starts to all four days but conditions will change to sunny intervals by the late afternoon.
Tickets: £12 Adults, £5 Under-16 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Durham
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Where: Cardiff Wales Stadium
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: Eventful stories at both ends of the table, with Middlesex lifting themselves off the foot of the table with victory over Gloucestershire while Glamorgan will be looking to tighten the squeeze on Lancashire at the summit.
One to watch: Economical in the first innings and devastating in the second, Tim Murtagh could cause plenty of problems to Glamorgan's premier batsmen.
Weather: Mild and cloudy for the opening two days but brighter weather should take over for the game's conclusion.
Tickets: £15 Adults, £3 Under-17 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Glamorgan
Will Ben Raine dump further misery on Worcestershire?
Where: Old Trafford
When: Saturday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 16
Lowdown: Injury-hit Lancashire will need an improvement on their performance against Northants to remain top of the table, but the visitors also fell to the same side in their last game.
One to watch: How badly will the injuries to Saqib Mahmood, James Anderson and Liam Livingstone affect Lancashire? Graham Onions will be key in Lancashire's desire for cool heads.
Weather: Some rain possible on day one but otherwise cloudy and sunny spells expected throughout the match.
Tickets: £10 Adults, £8 Under-18 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Sussex to pull of the almightiest of shocks
Where: Queen's Park, Chesterfield
When: Sunday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 17
Lowdown: An all-Midlands affair but a victory for the visitors would make the race to finish in the top four even tighter.
One to watch: A first County Championship century of the season for Temba Bavuma, there may be more to come yet from the South African.
Weather: Cloudy and sunny spells make way for some possible rain on the final day.
Tickets: £12 Adults, £4 Under-16 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Draw
Where: College Ground, Cheltenham
When: Monday, July 15 - Thursday, July 18
Lowdown: Seven points separate eight-place Gloucestershire from bottom club Leicestershire in the next instalment of the battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
One to watch: Chris Wright went from hero to zero against Durham so will need to bounce back here.
Weather: Cloudy and sunny spells make way for some light rain on the final two days.
Tickets: £15 Adults, £3 Under-18 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Gloucestershire
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