League One Weekend Preview, Game 32

Only 15 games left to go - seven at home and eight away - and Saturday's home game against Tranmere will leave us with two to make up on the road. Like most everyone else, I am not particularly looking forward to this one. I have already posted on the way I see it going. 


For completion and reasons of integrity, I am forcing myself to consider the other fixtures, but I'm really not interested.


AFC Bournemouth v Oldham Athletic
The Cherries need a win here to keep Huddersfield off in third place. They have been very hard to beat at Dean Court all season and will likely close this one out too which does us a favour as we hang to the cling to the target of finishing sixth.
Prediction; 2-0


Brighton & Hove Albion v Carlisle United
I fully expect Brighton to show us how it's done here. Chris Powell's day might be better spent at the Withdean than the Valley.
Prediction; 2-0


Bristol Rovers v Dagenham & Redbridge
Relegation dogfight and I expect the Pirates to win it. Bye-bye Daggers.
Prediction; 2-0


Charlton Athletic v Tranmere Rovers
Poor quality, nervy affair with both sides probably content to play out a draw.
Prediction; 0-0

Colchester United v Southampton
Could be a good game here. Saints will fill the visitors end and their team will have a go. Colchester remain in the chase and will have a go.
Prediction; 2-2


Hartlepool United v Brentford
Mid-table non-event and that should be enough for Pools.
Prediction; 1-0


Leyton Orient v Notts County
I have been wondering what Barry Hearn has been on in recent weeks by threatening legal action over West Ham's proposed move to the Olympic Stadium. I would have thought he was delighted that Spurs weren't muscling in on his patch - they have always been dominated by the Hammers, and probably owe as much to west Ham fans who use them as a second club. I thought he was maybe after a few bob but yesterday learnt that there has been no decision yet on the re-use of the 15,000 capacity hockey stadium. Expect a Hearn-pitch for this before much longer.
Prediction; 2-1


Peterborough United v Exeter City
Oh to have been a season ticket holder at London Road this season.
Prediction; 5-0


Rochdale v MK Dons
This should be a hard fought contest and they might have to settle for a share of the points would which be ideal from a Charlton viewpoint.
Prediction; 1-1


Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Argyle
Looks like a home banker this one.
Prediction; 3-0


Swindon Town v Walsall
So Swindon have turned to Paul Hart to save their bacon. I'm wondering whether Peter Ridsdale has rocked up in the background to lend a hand. I really can't see Walsall winning this but they could well add to Town's woes.
Prediction; 1-1


Yeovil Town v Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield have hung in there all season and battled back a couple of times having dropped down the table. They are fighting hard to stick with Bournemouth and if the Cherries slow down, I can see Huddersfield overhauling them, if Southampton don't manage it.
Prediction; 0-1