Southend United v MK Dons
The Shrimpers go early again this weekend when they take on an MK Dons side with something to prove on Friday evening. Until their trip to the Valley, the Dons had conceded only six goals away from home and the Shrimpers had only scored nine. Looks close to me and a goal apiece might be as good as either side can hope for.
Prediction; 1-1
Brentford v Walsall
The league table and current form would suggest that Walsall will be favourites in this one. I suspect Brentford might upset the applecart here and get their fifth win of the season.
Prediction; 2-1
Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United
Gus Poyet has something of the Midas Touch when it comes to joining new clubs and having seen his new Seaside charges win two out of two, this is his big test. Leeds didn't play last Saturday and they responded very strongly after the last international break. I fancy them to go again here but Brighton might just come close to an upset.
Prediction; 2-2
Bristol Rovers v Gillingham
Chris Dickson's days on loan at Rovers look numbered unless he can spark again. Ironic that Gillingham is the club he needs to perform against but that might re-affirm the Gills own interest in him. Rovers look to have got over their recent bad patch and a win here could push them back into play-off contention. The Gills have climbed the table again but they are the only side in the league other than bottom placed Wycombe who haven't managed an away win.
Prediction; 2-0
Carlisle United v Swindon Town
The Borderers have found a bit of form in recent weeks and will be seeking their third home league win on the spin. You can guarantee it will be played in a downpour if it goes ahead and that will suit them. Danny Wilson might have his work cut out to motivate his boys for a result here.
Prediction; 2-0
Huddersfield Town v Hartlepool
Hudders are fire right now and playing after hitting Wycombe for six last time out will expect to see off Pool. Hartlepool might start off looking on a damage limitation mission.
Prediction; 2-0
Leyton Orient v Tranmere Rovers
Not an appetising fixture this. The O's will see this as good a chance for their third home win of the season as they will get. They will need to reverse the performance they gave in the first round of the F A Cup when Tranny beat them 1-0 at Brisbane Road. Home win this time around for me.
Prediction; 2-0
Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers
Kenny Jackett will be rubbing his hands here in anticipation here. the divisions' whipping boys are in town and the Lions could well build on their plus 10 goal difference.
Prediction; 3-0
Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Oldham have lost three in-a-row and this looks fated for four. Colchester needed a late goal at home to Exeter last week to salvage a point but I suspect they will win here to maintain the pressure on us.
Prediction; 0-2
Southampton v Norwich City
My match-of-the-day here and I'll take Norwich to upset the odds and inflict a second successive home defeat on Alan Pardew's upstarts.
Prediction; 2-3
Stockport County v Exeter City
Stockport have managed one win at home and Exeter one away. Exeter came within five minutes of an unlikely win at Colchester and this will be a great chance to go one better. It would be good for County to be softened up before we visit on 12th December.
Prediction; 1-2
Yeovil Town v Charlton Athletic
Two weeks ago this looked like a bear-trap in the dark. An impressive home win over third-placed MK Dons and we travel with high hopes of recording our first away win since putting four in at Tranmere. We will need to be bold and take the game to them but with Bailey prompting from central midfield and restored confidence in our scoring ability, I am going for us to win here and put another 1,000 on Tuesday's home gate.
Prediction; 1-2
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