League 1 > Sat 17th August

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[TR] [TH=class: firstColumn]Saturday 17 August 2013[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.75[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.78 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Carlisle United v Coventry City (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.37[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.1[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.78 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Crawley Town v Rotherham United (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.14 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.25[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.27 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Gillingham v Brentford (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.37[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]102.77 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Peterborough United v Oldham Athletic (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.66[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.18 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Port Vale v Bradford City (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.87[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.86 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Preston North End v Milton Keynes Dons (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.1[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]106.04 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Sheffield United v Colchester United (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.72[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.75[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5.25[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.61 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Shrewsbury Town v Swindon Town (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.7[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.62[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.44 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Stevenage v Leyton Orient (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.62[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.62[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]106.49 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Walsall v Notts County (15:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.1[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.81 %[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[Jase82]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August Carlisle V Coventry Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80 - bet365. There's a few games that screeams overs to me in this league. Firstly - Carlisle and Coventry have been leaking goals this season.... Carlisle conceded 5 on opening day against Orient, three midweek in the cup, and another four away to Bradford at the weekend. Coventry in their desperation to claw back the minus ten points deduction awarded them have been playing some very very open football. They conceded four on Sunday against Bristol City in a pulsating 5-4 victory. Crawley Town V Rotherham Over 2.5 goals @ 1.9 - bet365. Crawley have been all at sea so far defensively, with them making several mistakes per game it seems. They conceded and scored three away to Tranmere at the weekend. While Rotherham played out a 0-0 draw with Preston at the weekend they've still scored four goals across the three games played so far, and conceded five with that 3-3 draw on opening day against Crewe. Crewe Alexandra V Tranmere Over 2.5 goals @ 2 - bet365. Crewe are traditionally a bit of an overs side, at least over the past few seasons in League One and Two. They started this season off with a 3-3 draw against Rotherham and are yet to win this season having also been knocked out of the Carling Cup by Bury, in a 3-2 reverse. Tranmere have also been playing pretty open football this season and as mentioned above, drew 3-3 with Crawley at the weekend. I just can't see any of these games not being open and subsequently ending with a few goals each. The prices seem fairly generous given the circumstances.

[swindonfan]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August :unsure Swindon price has shortened significantly into 2.37 Ladbrokes best price. Unless Shrewsbury have some problems that I dont know about it now seems a very very short price. Swindon have started ok but are not at this point one of the top league 1 sides. Maybe Swindon could be marginal favourites here away from home but 2.37? no way.

[kusagwa]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August

:unsure Swindon price has shortened significantly into 2.37 Ladbrokes best price. Unless Shrewsbury have some problems that I dont know about it now seems a very very short price. Swindon have started ok but are not at this point one of the top league 1 sides. Maybe Swindon could be marginal favourites here away from home but 2.37? no way.

Public favourite probably. People remember the di Canio era

[Jase82]

:unsure Swindon price has shortened significantly into 2.37 Ladbrokes best price. Unless Shrewsbury have some problems that I dont know about it now seems a very very short price. Swindon have started ok but are not at this point one of the top league 1 sides. Maybe Swindon could be marginal favourites here away from home but 2.37? no way.

I think the Shrews don't have a big playing budget and have a small squad, with a few injuries. Hammered 3-0 at the weekend by Orient it looks like they'll be bottom ten. Swindon for me are still top ten and Luongo looks a class above this league so I can understand why Swindon are being given a bit of attention. Although 2.37 seems a bit premature.

[RedDevil92]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August

Carlisle V Coventry Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80 - bet365. There's a few games that screeams overs to me in this league. Firstly - Carlisle and Coventry have been leaking goals this season.... Carlisle conceded 5 on opening day against Orient, three midweek in the cup, and another four away to Bradford at the weekend. Coventry in their desperation to claw back the minus ten points deduction awarded them have been playing some very very open football. They conceded four on Sunday against Bristol City in a pulsating 5-4 victory. Crawley Town V Rotherham Over 2.5 goals @ 1.9 - bet365. Crawley have been all at sea so far defensively, with them making several mistakes per game it seems. They conceded and scored three away to Tranmere at the weekend. While Rotherham played out a 0-0 draw with Preston at the weekend they've still scored four goals across the three games played so far, and conceded five with that 3-3 draw on opening day against Crewe. Crewe Alexandra V Tranmere Over 2.5 goals @ 2 - bet365. Crewe are traditionally a bit of an overs side, at least over the past few seasons in League One and Two. They started this season off with a 3-3 draw against Rotherham and are yet to win this season having also been knocked out of the Carling Cup by Bury, in a 3-2 reverse. Tranmere have also been playing pretty open football this season and as mentioned above, drew 3-3 with Crawley at the weekend. I just can't see any of these games not being open and subsequently ending with a few goals each. The prices seem fairly generous given the circumstances.

Definitely agreeing on your thought, Jase. All are worth some money with the first match being the match that has caught my eyes the most.

[laneystain]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August

Carlisle V Coventry Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80 - bet365. There's a few games that screeams overs to me in this league. Firstly - Carlisle and Coventry have been leaking goals this season.... Carlisle conceded 5 on opening day against Orient, three midweek in the cup, and another four away to Bradford at the weekend. Coventry in their desperation to claw back the minus ten points deduction awarded them have been playing some very very open football. They conceded four on Sunday against Bristol City in a pulsating 5-4 victory. Crawley Town V Rotherham Over 2.5 goals @ 1.9 - bet365. Crawley have been all at sea so far defensively, with them making several mistakes per game it seems. They conceded and scored three away to Tranmere at the weekend. While Rotherham played out a 0-0 draw with Preston at the weekend they've still scored four goals across the three games played so far, and conceded five with that 3-3 draw on opening day against Crewe. Crewe Alexandra V Tranmere Over 2.5 goals @ 2 - bet365. Crewe are traditionally a bit of an overs side, at least over the past few seasons in League One and Two. They started this season off with a 3-3 draw against Rotherham and are yet to win this season having also been knocked out of the Carling Cup by Bury, in a 3-2 reverse. Tranmere have also been playing pretty open football this season and as mentioned above, drew 3-3 with Crawley at the weekend. I just can't see any of these games not being open and subsequently ending with a few goals each. The prices seem fairly generous given the circumstances.

Also pays to remember that Steve Evans is making his return to Crawley and will surely have his Rotherham side up for it on Saturday. Those first two games stood out to me when I looked through the fixtures list.

[andypaps28]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August Bristol City v Wolves

• In a run stretching back to last season, Bristol City are winless in their last five home matches (D2 L3).
• Wolves have scored 17 goals in their last five trips to Bristol, averaging at 3.4 goals per game.
• Bristol City have gone 10 league games without beating Wolves, losing seven times (D3).
• Wolves have not won any of their last four away matches in the league (D1 L3).
• The Robins have the best shooting accuracy in the division so far (61%).

Carlisle v Coventry

• Carlisle enjoyed victories in both their matches against Coventry in the 2012/13 campaign.
• Coventry's 5-4 over Bristol City on Sunday ended a six-match winless run in the league (D2 L4).
• The Cumbrian side are unbeaten in their last three league fixtures against the Sky Blues, winning twice (D1).
• Carlisle have shipped more goals (nine) than any other side in League One this season, including three from outside the area.
• Callum Wilson has netted in consecutive league appearances for the first time in his career and is the division's joint-top scorer with three so far.
• Carlisle's last home victory came in March, since then they have lost two and drawn three at Brunton Park.

Crawley v Rotherham

• Crawley Town have not lost at home in the league since February; since then, they have won four and drawn four.
• Rotherham have not lost a match since April 6th. They ended last season with five consecutive wins and have drawn two so far this term.
• This will be the first time the two clubs have met since the 2011/12 season, when Crawley beat the Millers on both occasions (2-1 & 3-0).
• Last season, no League One side had a higher percentage of second half goals than Crawley (68%; 40 of 59 goals).

Crewe v Tranmere

• Crewe are unbeaten in six home games against Tranmere, winning four of those (D2).
• Tranmere have been on target with just 29% of their attempts at goal so far this season, the worst shooting accuracy in the league.
• Since 1999/2000, only one of Tranmere's six league victories against Crewe have occurred at the Alexandra Stadium.
• Rovers' last victory in the league came on the 24th March. Since then, they have lost six and drawn two of their eight League One matches.

Gillingham v Brentford

• Gillingham have gone four league games without victory over the Bees (D2 L2) and have also failed to score in their last two.
• Brentford have lost just one of their last eight league games (W3 D4).
• The Bees have scored in each of their last eight games against the Gills. However, they've won only two of those (D4 L2).
• Gillingham are one of three teams yet to find the back of the net this season in League One despite their nine shots on target.

Peterborough v Oldham

• Peterborough have scored five times in each of their last two matches against Oldham.
• Oldham have conceded more than one goal in just two of their last eight away matches.
• Peterborough are currently enjoying a four-match unbeaten streak against the Latics, winning the last three on the bounce.
• The Posh were last defeated at home in February, since then they have won four and drawn three.

Port Vale v Bradford

• Both teams have netted in each of Port Vale's last six home league games.
• Bradford have lost just one of their last 11 league games, winning six and drawing four in this run.
• The Bantams have failed to beat Port Vale in nine attempts, losing six and drawing three.
• The Vale have not scored in five of their last eight home league matches against Bradford.
• Stretching back to 2012/13, Port Vale are unbeaten in five home matches (W2 D3).

Preston North End v MK Dons

• The two sides have met just four times in the league with Preston yet to taste defeat, winning once (D3).
• MK Dons have shut out their opponents in both of their league games so far and have not conceded in 329 minutes of league football in total.
• Neither side has managed to score more than one goal in each of the four previous matches between them.
• Preston have mustered just 11 shots so far this season (excluding blocked). Only Carlisle (10) have had fewer efforts at goal.
• Preston's opening day draw with Wolves stretched their unbeaten record at Deepdale to eight matches (W5 D3), with their last defeat coming on February 2nd.

Sheffield United v Colchester United

• Sheffield United have not lost to Colchester in six league games (W2 D4).
• Colchester have won only one league match at Bramall Lane in their history (D1 L4).
• Sheffield United have lost just one of their last nine games at Bramall Lane (W3 D5).
• Colchester have kept two clean sheets either side of the end of last season. In total they have gone 372 minutes of league football without conceding.

Shrewsbury v Swindon Shrewsbury have won two and lost four of their last eight matches in all competitions (D2). Swindon have managed to score in each of their last seven league matches against Shrewsbury. The Shrews have lost eight of the last 10 matches against the Robins (W2). Swindon have not drawn a league game since March, since then they have won three and lost five (excluding play-offs). Stevenage v Leyton Orient Stevenage's last league victory came on April Fools' Day, since then they have drawn one and lost the last five. Stevenage have scored just once in the four league matches in which they've faced the Orient. Leyton Orient have attempted more shots at goal (33; excluding blocked) than any other side so far this season in League One and are also the division's top scorers with eight. The two sides have met just four times in the league, with Stevenage winning once and Leyton Orient winning twice (D1). With their 100% start to the season, the O's have now won four and lost none (D1) of their last five league matches in total. Walsall v Notts County Walsall have picked up one victory in their last six league matches against the Magpies (L3 D2). Both teams have netted in seven of Notts County's last eight league matches. After winning four consecutive home games against Notts County, Walsall have failed to win in three matches at the Bescot Stadium (D1 L2). Including a League Cup victory, the Saddlers have won three on the bounce at the start of this season. It is their best run of form since January, when they won four on the trot.

[swindonfan]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August Swindon have signed Nile Ranger:unsure. Will be interesting. Even though he often seemed out of his depth at Newcastle. Somehow he played 52 times for them scoring just twice. In league 1 he could be a good player.

[Jase82]

Preston V MK Dons Under 2.5 goals @ 1.72 - Bet Victor. One game the screams unders for me here. All four head to heads between these two sides have gone under 2.5 goals. Both sides have given nothing away this season so far..... Preston are even yet to score or concede in the league. Even winning a goal to nil in the cup against Blackpool. Mk Dons are equally as tight, having scored once and conceded no goals so far. The dons will welcome back Jon Otsemebor at right bsck , while Captain Dean Lewington remains absent. Preston "should" welcome back strikers Iain Hume and Stuart Beavon.

[RedDevil92]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August

Preston V MK Dons Under 2.5 goals @ 1.72 - Bet Victor. One game the screams unders for me here. All four head to heads between these two sides have gone under 2.5 goals. Both sides have given nothing away this season so far..... Preston are even yet to score or concede in the league. Even winning a goal to nil in the cup against Blackpool. Mk Dons are equally as tight, having scored once and conceded no goals so far. The dons will welcome back Jon Otsemebor at right bsck , while Captain Dean Lewington remains absent. Preston "should" welcome back strikers Iain Hume and Stuart Beavon.

Not to forget that Milton will miss their important offensive players Bowditch and Powell.

[malabgd]

Re: League 1 > Sat 17th August Injuries and suspensions Peterborough v Oldham Athletic Peterborough: - Oldham Athletic: Jose Baxter (2/2 f), Jonson Clarke-Harris (1/0 f) (both doubtful), David Mellor (2/0 m) Shrewsbury v Swindon Town Shrewsbury: Akwasi Asante (0/0 f), James Tavernier (1/0 d) (both doubtful), John Marsden (1/0 f), Dave Winfield (0/0 d) Swindon Town: Ryan Mason (1/0 m)