From the stands
Match reports, previews and opinion from fans who were there, written by people who care who wins.
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Norwich are flying after three consecutive Championship wins, but can they make it four against a Bristol City side desperately searching for answers? We break down the form, key matchup and betting angle ahead of Saturday’s clash at Ashton Gate.
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Two promotion hopefuls, two managers on the brink of a meltdown, and one potentially dreadful game of football. Bristol Rovers host Swindon Town in this week’s Big Bet, but can Steve Evans get the Gas back on track, or will Ian Holloway’s Robins pull off another unlikely escape?
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MK Dons are still searching for their first league win, while Luton can’t decide whether they’re title contenders or a defensive disaster. Two unpredictable sides, two managers under pressure, and goals seemingly guaranteed. Who comes out on top in this week’s Tipple Big Bet?

The international break is finally over, and Championship football returns with a bang as Southampton host bitter rivals Portsmouth at St Mary’s. Saints have been ruthless at home, Pompey are three unbeaten, and derby-day chaos could throw everything we know out the window. It’s the perfect Big Bet.
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Chesterfield host a new-look Tranmere Rovers in this weekend’s Big Bet. The Spireites are creating chances for fun but struggling to finish them, while Tranmere’s summer rebuild has made them one of League Two’s toughest sides to beat. With Louie Marsh and Tom Ince among the players to watch, who takes the points at the SMH Group Stadium?

It’s Lower League Special weekend, and Oldham vs Salford takes centre stage for the Big Bet. Two underwhelming starts, one Greater Manchester clash and five crucial bonus points on the line.

The Black Country Derby is back with Wolves and West Brom separated by just three points near the top of the Championship. Form, hatred and local bragging rights collide in this week’s Big Bet.

West Brom host QPR in this weekend’s Tipple Big Bet, with two of the Championship’s early promotion contenders going head-to-head at the Hawthorns. Can the Baggies stay top, or will QPR upset the league leaders?

Arsenal and Chelsea put their perfect starts on the line in a huge London derby. Can Xabi Alonso finally break Chelsea’s Arsenal curse, or will the champions march on?

A local derby, two promotion hopefuls, and two sides we still can’t quite work out. Crewe head to Vale Park with a perfect record, while Port Vale are still searching for their first win. Something has to give in this week’s Tipple Big Bet.

Lincoln City host Portsmouth in GW2’s Tipple Big Bet, with both sides searching for their first Championship win of the season. Can the newly promoted Imps make home advantage count, or will Pompey’s experience prove decisive?
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Bolton Wanderers return to the Championship with a fiery Lancashire derby against Preston North End. With both sides tipped for a difficult season, can Steven Schumacher’s newly-promoted Trotters make a statement on opening day?