Scunny tomorrow and I am hoping the sun stays out to boost what should be a bigger crowd than we managed for Bournemouth. On the basis that the visiting Iron support will probably be 500 light of what Bournemouth brought, any improvement on 16,111 will be a result. Getting any newcomers to return is the key and, for that, all we need to do is to put on another display of attacking and winning football. Easier said than done but it's what I am expecting.
How do you top three wins where we have scored 3, 2 and 2? By scoring 4...
My early season predictions could probably not have been worse but I have called the Addicks right so far.
Brentford v Leyton Orient
The first League One derby of the season and the O's will go in short of confidence after losing all three to date. Normally I would favour a 1-1 but the Bees are buzzing and that may be enough here.
Prediction; 2-1
Carlisle United v AFC Bournemouth
Carlisle have picked up four points on the road and will be confident of getting their first home win here against a Cherries side who have a long trip in front of a handful of fans.
Prediction; 2-0
Charlton Athletic v Scunthorpe United
They have yet to win, we have yet to lose. However, they have kept it relatively tight and we should be ready for a slow down of sorts. Bradley-W-P to score again and give us all the transfer jitters before the window closes.
Prediction; 2-0
Huddersfield Town v Colchester United
Clash of the blue and white stripes and I would favour Town heavily after seeing Colchester in the week. However, Huddersfield have only managed draws so far and they may play under something of a cloud. Colchester will need to be as ambitious as they were at Preston on the opening day. A draw would be an upset.
Prediction; 2-2
MK Dons v Chesterfield
These two sides have quickly found the levels I expect them to be operating at this season which should point to a convincing home win.
Prediction; 3-0
Oldham Athletic v Rochdale
Not the most glamorous derby in England. Both of these sides are languishing and I fancy Paul Dickov's charges to have enough determination here.
Prediction; 1-0
Preston NE v Exeter City
PNE have recovered from their opening day shocker at home to Colchester with four points on the road and a win here will steady the boat. The Grecians have lost both home games very uncharacteristically and might be in for a year of turmoil.
Prediction; 3-0
Sheffield Wednesday v Notts County
Our win at Notts County looked even better after they saw off fast-starters Tranmere in the week. This will be a test but Wednesday have slumped to defeat in both aways and Gary Megson might not find this season as straightforward as he might have expected.
Prediction; 1-1
Stevenage v Hartlepool United
Stevenage will be pleased with their start and this could be a great opportunity to cement it, although Hartlepool are very unpredictable and I'll take them to get something this time out.
Prediction; 1-1
Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield United
Decent match in prospect here. Addicks fans will be hoping Tranny can continue their decent start and recover after an added-time goal at Notts County cost them a point in the week. United are buzzing though and should have a sizeable and vociferous following.
Prediction; 1-2
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Home win for me. Walsall managed a couple of goals at Bramall Lane in going down to United in the week whereas Yeovil slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by MK Dons.
Prediction; 2-0
Wycombe Wanderers v Bury
Another League Two fixture from last year. Perhaps the Fixture Computer is being helpful in handing the new boys opportunities to get some confidence-building points on the board Wycombe will fancy it after a positive beginning.
Prediction; 2-1
How do you top three wins where we have scored 3, 2 and 2? By scoring 4...
My early season predictions could probably not have been worse but I have called the Addicks right so far.
Brentford v Leyton Orient
The first League One derby of the season and the O's will go in short of confidence after losing all three to date. Normally I would favour a 1-1 but the Bees are buzzing and that may be enough here.
Prediction; 2-1
Carlisle United v AFC Bournemouth
Carlisle have picked up four points on the road and will be confident of getting their first home win here against a Cherries side who have a long trip in front of a handful of fans.
Prediction; 2-0
Charlton Athletic v Scunthorpe United
They have yet to win, we have yet to lose. However, they have kept it relatively tight and we should be ready for a slow down of sorts. Bradley-W-P to score again and give us all the transfer jitters before the window closes.
Prediction; 2-0
Huddersfield Town v Colchester United
Clash of the blue and white stripes and I would favour Town heavily after seeing Colchester in the week. However, Huddersfield have only managed draws so far and they may play under something of a cloud. Colchester will need to be as ambitious as they were at Preston on the opening day. A draw would be an upset.
Prediction; 2-2
MK Dons v Chesterfield
These two sides have quickly found the levels I expect them to be operating at this season which should point to a convincing home win.
Prediction; 3-0
Oldham Athletic v Rochdale
Not the most glamorous derby in England. Both of these sides are languishing and I fancy Paul Dickov's charges to have enough determination here.
Prediction; 1-0
Preston NE v Exeter City
PNE have recovered from their opening day shocker at home to Colchester with four points on the road and a win here will steady the boat. The Grecians have lost both home games very uncharacteristically and might be in for a year of turmoil.
Prediction; 3-0
Sheffield Wednesday v Notts County
Our win at Notts County looked even better after they saw off fast-starters Tranmere in the week. This will be a test but Wednesday have slumped to defeat in both aways and Gary Megson might not find this season as straightforward as he might have expected.
Prediction; 1-1
Stevenage v Hartlepool United
Stevenage will be pleased with their start and this could be a great opportunity to cement it, although Hartlepool are very unpredictable and I'll take them to get something this time out.
Prediction; 1-1
Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield United
Decent match in prospect here. Addicks fans will be hoping Tranny can continue their decent start and recover after an added-time goal at Notts County cost them a point in the week. United are buzzing though and should have a sizeable and vociferous following.
Prediction; 1-2
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Home win for me. Walsall managed a couple of goals at Bramall Lane in going down to United in the week whereas Yeovil slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by MK Dons.
Prediction; 2-0
Wycombe Wanderers v Bury
Another League Two fixture from last year. Perhaps the Fixture Computer is being helpful in handing the new boys opportunities to get some confidence-building points on the board Wycombe will fancy it after a positive beginning.
Prediction; 2-1
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