The Latics are in eighth and have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five away games, scoring just four goals but conceding only five. They have won, drawn and lost in the Capital so far this season to the O's, the Bees and the Lions respectively. Elsewhere they were beaten at Carlisle but won at Southend. Hardly outstanding but we need to be wary and cannot afford the casualness displayed at times in the week.
I am going for us to win again and cap a return to winning ways in the league. Two-nil is probably as much as we can hope for. Here's who's playing who and my take on things...
Hartlepool v Brentford
Horrible Friday night trip this for loyal Bees fans. Brentford are blowing hot and cold right now and this might be a cold night by the North Sea as Hartlepool seek to recover their home form.
Prediction; 2-0
Southend United v Southampton
Another Friday evening kick-off for the Shrimpers, although I suspect there will be a considerable Saints following making a night of it on the town. Pardew has yet to see a win away and I think he might wait a while longer.
Prediction; 2-0
Carlisle United v Norwich City
Norwich have steamed up to seventh under Paul Lambert and have been free-scoring at home. It's been a lot tighter for them away from Carrow Road but this is a match Lambert will see as one his side could win. A draw is probably the safest bet.
Prediction; 1-1
Charlton Athletic v Oldham Athletic
Oldham will come to the Valley defending a four match unbeaten run and Dave Penney will be hoping top scorer Pawell Abbott can add to his four goal tally. Deon Burton is due a goal and Izale McLeod might also fancy his chances from the bench.
Prediction; 2-0
Gillingham v Wycombe Wanderers
Gillingham's home form is keeping them out of the relegation places but Wycombe's away by comparison has them second bottom. Routine home win here.
Prediction; 3-1
Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
The Terriers are unbeaten at home but have suffered set-backs at Walsall, Millwall and Colchester in recent weeks. Time they picked up a win before slipping in their next away game.
Prediction; 2-0
Leyton Orient v Colchester United
Not a game for the faint-hearted this one. A winnable match for Aidy Boothroyd, I can see them edging this.
Prediction; 1-2
Mk Dons v Walsall
A derby of sorts I suppose. Walsall will be hoping to further dent MK Dons unimpressive home form and I think they could scrape a draw here.
Prediction; 1-1
Swindon Town v Millwall
A side that has yet to lose at home plays one who hasn't won away. Millwall's injury list is shortening and they are picking up results as a consequence. A draw looks on the cards to me.
Prediction; 1-1
Yeovil Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Basement scrap here and Yeovil should be looking forward to their third win of the season.
Prediction; 2-1
Come on Charlton, let's win the next two and put ourselves in the frame for a memorable victory at Gillingham that would probably enough to see us go top of the table again.
I don't think Leeds are playing this weekend.
ReplyDeleteCA - Thanks. That might explain why they are missing from the fixture list, although I note they are missing rather than "Off." We just have to thump Oldham by three or four goals then...
ReplyDeleteCA - Just checked Leeds site and their game with Rovers has been rescheduled for 27th October. I am assuming they have mpore than three intenrationals on duty this weekend?
ReplyDeleteThink they had 4 players called up but Snodgrass pulled out of your Jocky squad :-)
ReplyDeleteCA - Along with the dozen others. Stupid idea to go all that way for a friendly in October but it doesn't bode well for Burley.
ReplyDeleteWe have two games before Leeds play again. Their next match is Monday 19th...at home to Norwich.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope we make something of the games...
and that it's not too far for Burley.