Championship Fixtures 2nd October 2010 Part 2

Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest
Both these teams are unbeaten at home and as Doncaster are the team at home, Forest could be in trouble. Or at least in for yet another draw.
I’d assumed Brian Stock was being kept on Doncaster’s bench because he’s not quite recovered from a back injury – but he’s also having trouble with agreeing a new contract and maybe that’s the reason.
If he does come back into the team, it’s unlikely to be in place of John Oster, who’s been excellent.
Robert Earnshaw will almost certainly miss out again due to his thigh injury but Chris Gunter should be fine.

Hull City v Coventry City
It sounds a bit obvious (although that doesn’t stop many commentators from pointing it out) but Coventry can’t win if they don’t. And Hull’s defence is as stingy as a Scotsman – they haven’t conceded a single goal this season, and they’re unbeaten at home. On the other hand, Coventry haven’t failed to score in a single game this season.
Freddy Eastwood has had a knee operation so I wouldn’t expect him to be ready to come back yet.

Ipswich Town v Leeds United
Ipswich and Leeds are two of many teams jostling for a place in the top six come Saturday night. Ipswich have only lost twice this season but as they’ve both happened in the last four games, I imagine Roy Keane isn’t overly happy. If he ever is overly happy. As for Leeds, they will be feeling really glad they don’t have to play Preston North End again after the midweek 4-6 humiliation. Or maybe Preston are exactly the team Leeds want to play.
Troy Brown had a knock in midweek but he’s expected to be fit for this game.
Jason Brown has been spending far too much time on the bench lately but it’s thought he could starts this match for loan club Leeds. Sanchez Watt could also start.

Leicester City v Scunthorpe United
Managerless Leicester are desperate for points and hosting Scunthorpe does sound like a reasonable way of getting some. But Scunthorpe have sprung a few surprises this season so tomorrow could be another one. If it’s still surprising when Leicester wins a match.
Andy King will hope to keep his place in Leicester’s midfield. When something goes right for Leicester, he usually has something to do with it.

Middlesbrough v Portsmouth
Middlesbrough are probably quite looking forward to this match. This was a match they could actually win. Portsmouth have started winning games but none of them have been away. They haven’t even got one point away. So maybe Boro will start winning and shoot up the table. Or maybe Portsmouth will.
I would love to see Danny Coyne back in goal for Boro but I’m just not sure it’ll happen. Rhys Williams is probably back in Middlesbrough now but he won’t be nearly ready to play.

Millwall v Burnley
The last time Millwall won a match, it was August. So it must be their turn again now. And it’s not as though it’s been all bad results – they’ve got some draws against some very good sides. And Burnley are yet to win away this season.
Steve Morison should start up front for Millwall.