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Brighton v Wimbledon
at The Withdean Stadium
ko - 15-00 |
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Brighton midfielder Simon
Rodger is fighting to be fit after he received a bad knock on Boxing Day
against Norwich City, meanwhile ex-Hammers striker Paul Kitson
(back) was a very surprise substitute last Saturday and could feature against
the Dons at the Withdean Stadium.
The Dons can welcome back Lionel
Morgan after recovering from a virus, the Dons are more or less full
strengthen apart from Darren Holloway who will miss the game.
One To Watch Patrick
Agymang - Wimbledon
Prediction Brighton
0 Wimbledon 3
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Crystal Palace v Coventry
at Selhurst Park
ko - 15-00 |
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The Eagles will be without Darren
Powell after limping off against Preston last Saturday; Dougie
Freeman is still out and will also miss the clash. Andrew Johnson
is suffering with a broken toe and will too miss the game.
The Sky Blues will be defiantly be without Craig
Hignett after Blades Midfielder Peter Ndlovu’s shot
smashed against his leg when Hignett attempted to block which left him with a
fractured shin.
One To Watch Tommy
Black - Palace
Prediction Eagles
0-0 Sky Blues
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Gillingham v Norwich
Match Off |
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Match Posponed Due To Waterlogged pitch
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Grimsby v Bradford
at Blundell Park
ko - 15-00 |
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The Mariners will be without John
Oster after Sunderland boss recalled Oster from his loan spell at
Blundelll Park. Welsh International Darren Barnard could be out
through a thigh strain where as Jason Gavin is defiantly out.
Bantams goalkeeper Gary Walsh is
backing training but will probably not start against Grimsby, Nicky Law
is likely to start the team that beat Wolves 2-1 at Molineux.
One To Watch Andy
Gray- Bradford
Prediction Mariners
2-0 Bantams
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Ipswich v Millwall
at Portman Road
ko - 15-00 |
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The Blues will be without Tommy
Miller who is suffering with tendonitis, other that Joe Royle
is likely to start the same side than that of Walsall.
After a one match suspension Dennis Wise
will be back, Richard Sadlier (hip) and Joe Dolan
(knee) remain along-term injuries and will miss the trip to Portman Road.
One To Watch Darren
Ambrose - Ipswich
Prediction Blues
1-0 Lions
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Nottm For v Walsall
at The City Ground
ko - 15-00 |
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Forest will now have available, forward Marlon
Harewood. Maybe he can hit back for Nottingham after their 2-1 defeat by
Pompey during the weekend. Paul Hart may have to re-look at his defence though
with key figures missing due to injury.
Walsall will have the services of James
Walker, who has missed the last two games because of suspension. Late
fitness tests will be given to Danny Hay after his groin injury.
One To Watch Marlon
Harewood - Nottm For
Prediction Forest 3 Walsall
1
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Reading v Leicester
at Madeski Stadium
ko - 13-00 |
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Alan Pardew has a few decisions to
make before the visit of Leicester. Reading had a number of injuries after last
weekends clash with Derby. Andy Hughes was ill for that game, but
could now be fit for this New Year Clash.
Micky Adams has a few less decisions
to make, he has the return of Frank Sinclair after a four match
ban. Callum Davidson could help the foxes continue Leicester's
good run of success, after returning from a hernia operation.
One To Watch Paul Dickov
- Leicester
Prediction Reading 1
Leicester 2
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Rotherham v Sheff Wed
at Millmoor
ko - 12-00 |
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The Millers will be without Rob Scott
now for the rest of the season due to a shoulder problem and Darren
Byfield may replace Richard Barker, in a tactical change
for Ronnie Moore.
Sheffield Wednesday will be without long standing
goalie Kevin Pressman after a calf injury put him out of the game
with Stoke. Turner may also have to add Matt Hamshaw to the long
term injury list after he suffered cruciate ligament damage in the last
3-2 defeat.
One To Watch Alan Lee -
Rotherham
Prediction Rotherham 2 Sheff
Wed 0
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Sheff Utd v Burnley
at Bramall Lane
ko - 15-00 |
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The Blades will be pining after
there New Years Day clash with Clarets as it will be left-back Jon Harley’s
last game at the Bramall Lane Club. United will be without striker Carl
Asaba who has a good scoring record against Burnley, he will miss the
game through a calf injury.
Burnley boss Stan Turnent has a test has he sees
ex-Wednesday midfielder Lee Briscoe (groin) and Graeme
Branch (hamstring) major doubts and to make life more difficult for the
Clarets boss, Steve Davis (knee), Paul Cook (shoulder)
and Andy Payton (hernia) out as well.
One To Watch
Michael Tonge - Sheffield United
Prediction Blades
2-0 Clarets
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Stoke v Preston
at Brittania Stadium
ko - 15-00 |
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Stoke are expecting to add to their win on the
weekend by putting out an unchanged side and putting behind them, their 16 game
winless run. They will have to do without Andy Cooke, as he is out
though knee ligament damage.
Rob Edwards and Colin Murdock
will be the worries or Craig Brown before their visit to the
Potteries, so Craig may have to recall Brian Barry-Murphy from
Hartlepool to cover.
One To Watch Richard
Cresswell - Preston
Prediction Stoke
1 Preston 2
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Watford v Portsmouth
at Vicarage Road
ko - 17-35 |
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Sean Dyche still has fitness problems
even though he has recovered from a foot injury. This time he has an achillies
problem. Stephen Glass is still out injured treating a calf strain picked
up on international duty for Scotland B.
Paul Merson may be back in the firing
line for an in-form Pompey. Can they extend their excellent form that they have
showed and put some light between them and the other title chasers.
One To Watch Matthew
Taylor - Pompey
Prediction Watford 1 Pompey
3
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Wolves v Derby
at Molineux
ko - 15-00 |
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Wolves will now be without their two main strikers
after Dean Sturridge was ruled out or up to eight weeks. Alex
Rae will return after being suspended for the defeat by Bradford on the
weekend. Can Dave Jones team produce the same form as they did in
this opposing fixture in August.
John Gregory will be hoping to put
the 4-1 defeat at home behind them and add to the hapless christmas that Wolves
have been having so far. He will have Danny Higgenbottom available
after an ankle injury has ruled him out for the past two weeks.
One To Watch Alex Rae -
Wolves
Prediction Wolves 1 Derby 1
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