Championship Fixtures 11th September 2010 Part 3

Reading v Crystal Palace
Both teams have won just one match this season. Reading struggled initially before finding their first win last week. Palace, on the other hand, started with a win before slipping down the table. To win, Palace need to score their first away goal of the season.
With Reading struggling for goals, maybe a change of striker would do the trick. Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu and Jake Taylor have spent most of the season so far sitting on the bench. If one of them gets his chance, it’s probably most likely to be Simon.
Andy Dorman and Lewis Price shared the bench last week but maybe Palace will bring Andy back and give Lewis a go in goal. They probably do need to change something (other than their results).

Scunthorpe United v Bristol City
Scunthorpe probably won’t be overburdened with wins this season – although to be fair to them, they’ve started the season well – so they’ve got to take three points wherever they can. And a match against winless Bristol City could be just the place to pick up points.
Bristol City will probably be without Lewin Nyatanga (knee), James Wilson (knee) and Sam Vokes (hamstring) while Christian Ribeiro, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, might not be sufficiently match-fit to play. With Lewin, James and Christian out, it’s no wonder Bristol City have the weakest defence in the league.
Gavin Williams has followed my advice and rejoined Yeovil Town on loan so he won’t play for Bristol City either but Brett Pitman is likely to start.

Watford v Doncaster Rovers
Watford are searching for their first home win of the season. If Doncaster win, this will be their best start to a league season for fifteen years.
Brian Stock missed Wales with a back injury but he’s fine now. John Oster seems to have suffered no adverse reactions following his comeback from knee surgery last weekend. I’d expect him to start again but perhaps not complete the match.