Pools tips for this weekend 25-26 September

Pick of the draws: Premier League newcomers Blackpool have already suffered heavy defeats at Arsenal and Chelsea but will surely find Blackburn less formidable opponents at Bloomfield Road. In the Championship, Leeds will have their work cut out at Elland Road against Sheffield United, who are managed by the former Leeds player Gary Speed. Nottingham Forest have drawn all three of their home matches in their surprisingly sluggish start. Don't be surprised if they make it four against Swansea, who are tipped to gain their first away point of the season.  Scotland could provide its fair share of draws this weekend with Hamilton v Kilmarnock (Scottish Premier) and Cowdenbeath v Dundee (Scottish First) the most likely stalemates.


Away days: Ipswich are riding high in the Championship and will feel confident of handing Scunthorpe their third home defeat of the season. Huddersfield's remarkable second-half comeback against Yeovil took them to the top of League One. They are capable of staying there by winning at Swindon. Southend should be too strong for League Two strugglers Hereford while Bradford City are showing signs of emerging from their trough and can climb the table with victory at Northampton.


Homes sweet homes: Watford's 6-1 triumph at Millwall last Saturday was the result of the weekend and marks them out as Championship promotion contenders. They are overdue a home win and will probably get it against Gordon Strachan's Middlesbrough. In League One, Bristol Rovers have not done themselves justice so far but should rectify that when they entertain Notts County. Morecambe can make life more painful for bottom club Barnet. Stockport are on the upgrade and Aldershot have good reason to be apprehensive when they visit Edgeley Park.


Treble chance (home teams): Blackpool, Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Rochdale, Rotherham, Hamilton, St Mirren, Cowdenbeath, Raith.


Best draws: Blackpool, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Hamilton, Cowdenbeath.


Aways: Tottenham, Ipswich, Huddersfield, Southend, Bradford City.


Homes: Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Norwich, Watford, Bristol Rovers, Crewe, Morecambe, Stockport.