Bristol Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton will be pleased to be getting a game away from the Withdean after their latest defeat there but might find it hard going at the Memorial Stadium against a Rovers side firing on all cylinders. Chris Dickson will fancy his chances of getting on the score sheet again.
Prediction; 2-0
Carlisle United v Southampton
A second successive home game against a south coast club as Saints follow Pompey's victory in last night's League Cup game. Brighton have already won at Brunton Park, so Southampton go looking for an unlikely treble. They got their first win of the season last week and might be strong enough to make it two in-a-row which would put them on a positive points total for the first time this season.
Prediction;1-2
Charlton Athletic v Exeter City
Our players should be out to win this game with something to spare after letting the lead slip in the table last week. I think we will need to stretch the play and to keep up the momentum for the 90 minutes. We need to break the cycle of slowing games down where we invariably hand the initiative to the other side. You can't always go at pell-mell and need to be professional at times but it would also be good to thrash a few sides this season for the goal difference and the confidence.I am expecting Exeter to come and defend in depth so we may need to be patient and to concentrate in defence for the ninety minutes.
Prediction; 2-0
Gillingham v Norwich City
City will be buoyed by a big turnout in Kent but the Gills took a four-goal at Elland Road last week and need a win here to stay in touch with the pack. Looks like a draw to me.
Prediction;1-1
Hartlepool v Walsall
Pools have yet to win at home and they face a Walsall side playing much better away from home. In Deeney Walsall have a match-winner and he could do the damage again.
Prediction; 0-1
Huddersfield Town v Stockport County
Town were rolled over surprisingly easily at the New Den last week and will expect to recover here. Stockport look solidly mid-table at the moment but might find this difficult.
Prediction; 3-1
Leyton Orient v Millwall
The East End derby is back and an early opportunity for Millwall hooligans to throw their weight around in an East London postcode after coming second best at Upton Park recently. Lots of overtime for her majesty's finest on Saturday. Surprisingly, the O's have yet to win at home and the Lions yet to win away.
Prediction;1-1
MK Dons v Leeds United
Leeds' toughest game yet on paper. I expect the Dons to get after them and try to capitalise on tired legs. Leeds have a big squad though and may cope well with the additional game this week.
Prediction; 1-1
Southend United v Oldham Athletic
The Shrimpers will want to follow-upon their last minute 3-2 win at the Withdean by keeping their unbeaten home form going. Oldham will struggle here methinks.
Prediction; 3-0
Swindon Town v Wycombe Wanderers
Swindon have made a decent start to the season and entertain a Wycombe side who have only managed a point away from home. Hard to see beyond a home win.
Prediction;2-1
Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United
It never rains but it pours. John Barnes finds himself second bottom only to Southampton with the worst goal difference in the division. Colchester have slowed down of late but Kevin Lisbie will be tipping himself to score here.
Prediction; 1-2
Yeovil Town v Brentford
The Bees will be disappointed after conceding three at home last week but face a Yeovil side who went down at St Mary's last week. A point would probably do both sides.
Prediction; 1-1
Come on Charlton, let's keep our unbeaten run intact and let Leeds know we are going to chase them all the way.
I'd rather it were Leeds chasing us!
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