With the next banana skin rapidly approaching, time for a look at this weekend's League One fixture list.
Charlton Athletic v Gillingham
We have been squeaking results at home whilst not playing particularly well. Stockport would have got something with a little bit more ambition and fortune. Gillingham should have the motivation and in Simeon Jackson they have the goal-scorer we lack. We should see a Charlton playing reaction to the embarrassment of last week but I have an overwhelming sense of deja vu about this game, reminiscent of Pardew's last days. It could get ugly.
Prediction; 1-2
Leyton Orient v Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield have been matching our slip point-for-point and need something to steady the ship and kick-start their play-off push. The O's could do us a favour here.
Prediction; 2-1
MK Dons v Southampton
Swindon all but ended the Southampton charge on Tuesday evening by winning at St. Marys. MK Dons look like they might be re-focusing their play-off ambitions and I'll stick my neck out for a second successive defeat for Pardew's boys.
Prediction; 2-1
Oldham Athletic v Brighton & Hove Albion
Both of these sides look safe for another year. Brighton had their best home win of the season in the week and they have been good away from the Withdean. They might have enough for a seventh win on the road here.
Prediction; 0-2
Southend United v Carlisle United
Shit or bust for the Shrimpers. Carlisle don't travel well and might not have enough fight to get anything here.
Prediction; 1-0
Stockport County v Brentford
Stockport haven't scored in their last four games and they are counting down the matches to mathematical relegation. This will be another off the list.
Prediction; 0-2
Swindon Town v Norwich City
Great win for Swindon at Southampton after a jittery few weeks. This would be a great scalp but Norwich are playing relaxed football and have the fire-power in Holt and Martin to get the goals to keep on winning.
Prediction; 2-3
Walsall v Colchester United
Colchester play their game-in-hand on us on Tuesday evening at home to Brentford. I expect them to win that but they might find this a much tougher prospect. After losing at Carlisle on Saturday, my money's on Troy Deeney downing them here.
Prediction; 2-1
Wycombe Wanderers v Exeter City
The Grecians beat Bristol Rovers with a last-ditch goal on Wednesday and that should put them in a relaxed mood for a trip to relegation-haunted Wycombe who haven't won since beating Millwall five matches ago. A draw might be the best either side can hope for.
Prediction; 0-0
Yeovil v Brentford
Defeat at Norwich apart, Yeovil have been scoring and winning of late. Should have more than enough to see off the Bees.
Prediction; 3-0
Leeds United v Millwall
Monday's hooligan grudge match. The four coachloads of Millwall's finest will be escorted up the M1 to collect their match tickets at a secret venue before being shepherded into the cauldron at Elland Road. Millwall have a good recent record against Leeds and they will be up for this. A no-lose for Charlton fans, so it will probably finish a draw.
Prediction; 1-1
"It could get ugly."
ReplyDeleteJesus weeps. Not Iain Dowie?
No, only Hull City are that ugly. Surely it's his last chance and it will be gone in half-a-dozen games?
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