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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject: League 1 Preview (15/09/07) |
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Yeovil Town host top of the table Leyton Orient on Saturday and if Russell Slade's side can amass a two-goal advantage and results go their way, they could be League One leaders for the first time in their history.
In-form Orient will be a tough test for Yeovil, and Slade's men will have to be on the top of their game if they are to enter the history books.
Bournemouth v Northampton Town
(Home 5/4, Draw 9/4, Away, 7/4)
Bournemouth striker Sam Vokes will be added to an otherwise unchanged squad, after returning from international duty.
On-loan Burnley midfielder Garreth O'Connor is still missing (thigh), while Marvin Bartley is still not 100 per cent fit.
Northampton duo Ian Henderson and Joe Burnell are both rated very doubtful for the clash.
Captain Chris Doig could feature after recovering from his groin injury, but Danny Jackman is definitely out.
Gillingham v Brighton
(Home 11/8, Draw 11/5, Away, 13/
Gillingham are boosted by the return of skipper Andrew Crofts, who is back from international duty with Wales.
Nicky Southall and Efe Sodje are both suffering from minor knocks and a late decision is set to be made on their fitness.
Brighton are without defender Joel Lynch (fibula), while it is too soon for Adam Hinshelwood to make a return.
Hartlepool v Swindon Town
(Home 8/11, Draw 9/4, Away, 10/3)
Hartlepool duo Anthony Sweeney and Willie Boland are out with hamstring injuries, but Matty Robson is available after returning from a groin problem.
Swindon's Christian Roberts is a slight doubt (knee), while Andy Nicholas, Ady Williams, Barry Corr and Steve Adams are definitely out.
Billy Paynter could be in line for his Town debut after an impressive run-out for the reserves.
Huddersfield v Cheltenham
(Home 4/6, Draw 12/5, Away, 7/2)
Huddersfield's Michael Collins and Richard Keogh are expected to return to Andy Ritchie's starting line-up, after returning from international duty.
Nathan Clarke is still out, while Robbie Williams faces a further three weeks on the sidelines.
Robins midfielder Scott Brown remains sidelined, while Michael Townsend seems to have overcome an ankle injury.
On-loan forward Jennison Myri-Williams should be fit for the clash after receiving treatment.
Millwall v Walsall
(Home 8/11, Draw 9/4, Away, 10/3)
Millwall hope to have veteran defender Richard Shaw (hamstring) available, while on-loan midfielder Jamie O'Hara returns from suspension.
Walsall are without strikers Tommy Mooney (calf) and Carlos Carneiro (shoulder), but defender Alan Picken is available and should make the bench.
Oldham v Southend
(Home 6/5, Draw 11/5, Away, 15/
Oldham manager John Sheridan will decide on whether to start either Mark Crossley or Les Pogliacomi in goal.
Crossley has shaken off a thigh strain, Pogliacomi has recovered from a knee injury, while striker Michael Ricketts is available after a groin problem.
Southend's Steve Collis is expected to keep his place in goal with Darryl Flahavan out with a back injury, and striker Charlie MacDonald is available after recovering from a groin injury.
Port Vale v Nottm Forest
(Home 7/4, Draw 9/4, Away, 5/4)
Port Vale striker Luke Rodgers could be set for a place on the bench with Marc Richards and David McGoldrick preferred in attack.
Winger Paul Edwards should continue at left-back after performing well in Vale's last two games.
Forest duo Matt Lockwood and Lewis McGugan are unavailable, but Grant Holt is back in contention after serving his suspension.
Former Yeovil midfielder Chris Cohen could make his debut, following several impressive displays for the reserves.
Yeovil Town v Leyton Orient
(Home 11/10, Draw 9/4, Away, 2/1)
Yeovil welcome back captain Terry Skiverton, but Paul Warne is a doubt (ankle).
Marc Bircham, Gary Dempsey and Lee Morris are all sidelined, but Wilfried Domoraud could get a place on the bench.
Yeovil striker Marcus Stewart is a doubt after suffering an ankle injury during last Sunday's win at Swindon.
The Os are without defender Clayton Fortune (shoulder), forward Jabo Ibehre (ankle) and defenders Brian Saah and Stephen Purches (hamstring).
Doncaster v Crewe
(Home 5/6, Draw 9/4, Away, 11/4)
Doncaster's Kevin Horlock (shoulder), Matthew Noble (wrist) and Gordon Greer are all out, but James Coppinger returned to training on Thursday and could feature.
Crewe have doubts over the fitness of Gary Roberts and Daniel O'Donnell, while Chris McCready is available after recovering from injury.
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