BARNSLEY v MK DONS 3pm
Scott Taylor, the forward, should make his debut for MK Dons against the club who were once keen to sign him. Craig Morgan, the defender, returns from suspension. Dale Tonge is out for six weeks for Barnsley, who are also missing Antony Kay, the defender. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
BLACKPOOL v BRISTOL CITY 3pm
David Fox, a midfield player, could start for Blackpool after completing his move from Manchester United. Fox, a regular in the reserves at United, is a former England youth player. Adam Green, the defender on loan from Fulham, should make his debut for City. PREDICTION: DRAW
BRENTFORD v HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 3pm
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Martin McIntosh, the defender, has responded to treatment on a groin injury but remains a doubt for Huddersfield. Brentford will be buoyed by the news that Bees United, the Brentford supporters’ trust, has acquired the majority shareholding in the club. PREDICTION: DRAW
CHESTERFIELD v WALSALL 3pm
Kevan Hurst is in the Chesterfield squad after the midfield player joined on a three-month loan from Sheffield United. Daniel Fox, the defender, is suspended for Walsall, for whom Chris Westwood will replace Ian Roper in the back four. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
COLCHESTER UNITED v PORT VALE 3pm
Chris Birchall is expected to return from a hamstring injury for Port Vale and Mark McGregor, who has joined from Blackpool, may be on the substitutes’ bench against a Colchester team who have won 15 of their past 17 matches. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
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OLDHAM ATHLETIC v GILLINGHAM 3pm
Ronnie Moore, the Oldham manager, has doubts over Andy Liddell, the leading scorer (Achilles), and Guy Branston, the defender (calf). For Gillingham, Darren Byfield is suspended and Paul Shields, a fellow forward, is struggling with a thigh injury. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
ROTHERHAM UNITED v NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3pm
Stephen Quinn, 19, the midfield player signed on a month’s loan from Sheffield United, could make his Rotherham debut. Gary Megson, the Forest manager, is mulling over who will replace Julian Bennett with the left back starting a three-match suspension. PREDICTION: DRAW
SCUNTHORPE UNITED v DONCASTER ROVERS Noon
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Steve Foster, the Scunthorpe central defender, should make his first appearance against the club he left by mutual consent this month. Ross McCormack, 19, the Rangers striker signed on loan, is keen to make a good first impression for Doncaster. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
SWANSEA CITY v HARTLEPOOL 3pm
Lee Trundle could return for Swansea after a three-week layoff with ankle problems. He is also on the verge of signing a new contract. Hartlepool hope to welcome back Eifion Williams, the forward, after his recovery from a back injury. PREDICTION: HOME WIN
SWINDON TOWN v BOURNEMOUTH 3pm
Lee Peacock, the forward who joined from Sheffield Wednesday, and Albert Jarrett, the winger on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, could start for Swindon. Bournemouth have rejected a six-figure bid from Bristol City for James Hayter, the forward. PREDICTION: AWAY WIN
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TRANMERE ROVERS v SOUTHEND UNITED 3pm
Brian Little, the Tranmere manager, hopes to extend Dino Seremet’s loan spell from Luton Town because John Achterberg, the goalkeeper, has had a groin operation. Duncan Jupp, the defender, is expected to make his 100th appearance for Southend. PREDICTION: AWAY WIN
YEOVIL TOWN v BRADFORD CITY 3pm
Les Afful, the forward, has moved to Yeovil on loan from Exeter City. “He will give us some new options up front,” Steve Thompson, the Yeovil manager, said. Danny Cadamarteri is likely to replace Joe Brown up front for Bradford City. PREDICTION: DRAW
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LEADING SCORERS
13: D Kitson, right (Reading)
12: A Akinbiyi (Burnley), C Jerome (Cardiff), M King (Watford)
11: K Doyle (Reading)
10: D Ashton (Norwich)
9: S Howard (Luton), R Hulse (Leeds), A Johnson (Crystal Palace), S Kabba (Sheff Utd), A Young (Watford), C Cort (Wolverhampton), N Shipperley (Sheff Utd), D Webber (Sheff Utd)
8: J Koumas (Cardiff), D Healy (Leeds), G McSheffrey (Coventry)