Is Wednesday too early for a match thread?! I think I may be too excited to wait any longer so here goes..
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The match
Saints meet Orient on Saturday at Brisbane Road (aka The Matchroom stadium due to those pesky sponsors..) in a crucial match for both sides. Orient are looking to leapfrog Rochdale and gain ground on Bournemouth in their chase for the play-offs, whilst Saints have very obvious reasons for wanting the 3 points! This game is now sold out for Saints fans, as is coach travel.
Team news
Dale Stephens to be assessed ahead of the match after he was stretchered off in the win over Charlton. Richard Chaplow is likely to deputise if Stephens doesn't make it. Dan Harding could return.
Ben Chorley will be assessed by Orient after missing the game against Plymouth on Tuesday night with a thigh problem. Matthew Spring is suspended.
The form
Orient have lost three of their last six League One matches. Their win against Plymouth on Tuesday ended their run of four games without victory, a run which included a 5-1 home demolition at the hands of relegation-threatened Yeovil Town. Orient have only lost three times on home turf this term.
Saints go into this game sitting top of the form table, having recorded five wins in their last six matches, and remaining undefeated in seven games. They have a good away record, especially against teams in the top half, though have recorded three defeats in six games away from home.
The history
The two teams met last season for the first time in 31 years. The corresponding fixture last term ended in a 2-2 draw, with Saints coming from two behind, whilst the return fixture ended in a 2-1 victory for Saints on Easter Monday. The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 at St Mary's, with Forbes netting the equaliser for Orient three minutes after Lambert's opener. In all, Saints have won 19 meetings, Orient with 16 victories, and 12 draws.
The referee
Mr Mark Clattenburg takes charge of Saturday's match. It is his first match since his self-imposed break from football. He will be assisted by Mr S. Beck and Mr S. Child.
The odds
Orient priced at 11/4 for the win with SkyBet, with Saints at 10/11. A draw is offered at 13/5.
The prediction
I predict a hard-fought, tense encounter.
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The match
Saints meet Orient on Saturday at Brisbane Road (aka The Matchroom stadium due to those pesky sponsors..) in a crucial match for both sides. Orient are looking to leapfrog Rochdale and gain ground on Bournemouth in their chase for the play-offs, whilst Saints have very obvious reasons for wanting the 3 points! This game is now sold out for Saints fans, as is coach travel.
Team news
Dale Stephens to be assessed ahead of the match after he was stretchered off in the win over Charlton. Richard Chaplow is likely to deputise if Stephens doesn't make it. Dan Harding could return.
Ben Chorley will be assessed by Orient after missing the game against Plymouth on Tuesday night with a thigh problem. Matthew Spring is suspended.
The form
Orient have lost three of their last six League One matches. Their win against Plymouth on Tuesday ended their run of four games without victory, a run which included a 5-1 home demolition at the hands of relegation-threatened Yeovil Town. Orient have only lost three times on home turf this term.
Saints go into this game sitting top of the form table, having recorded five wins in their last six matches, and remaining undefeated in seven games. They have a good away record, especially against teams in the top half, though have recorded three defeats in six games away from home.
The history
The two teams met last season for the first time in 31 years. The corresponding fixture last term ended in a 2-2 draw, with Saints coming from two behind, whilst the return fixture ended in a 2-1 victory for Saints on Easter Monday. The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 at St Mary's, with Forbes netting the equaliser for Orient three minutes after Lambert's opener. In all, Saints have won 19 meetings, Orient with 16 victories, and 12 draws.
The referee
Mr Mark Clattenburg takes charge of Saturday's match. It is his first match since his self-imposed break from football. He will be assisted by Mr S. Beck and Mr S. Child.
The odds
Orient priced at 11/4 for the win with SkyBet, with Saints at 10/11. A draw is offered at 13/5.
The prediction
I predict a hard-fought, tense encounter.
How thick am I .........get in the queue, get in the queue................
) being serious though i think it'll be 1 - 1