Pools tips for this weekend October 9-10

Pick of the draws: Seventh-placed Wycombe are unbeaten away in League Two and are fancied to retain that record at Burton, who have yet to lose at home. Crewe, who have drawn their past two home matches, look likely to make it three in a row against Torquay, who rediscovered their form by drawing at Shrewsbury last weekend. Altrincham, although bottom of the Blue Square Bet Premier, have begun to pick up points and can hold Histon, who are also struggling. Promotion contenders Mansfield look good for a point at Rushden & Diamonds and AC Wimbledon are backed to share the spoils at Wrexham.


Away days: Peterborough to strengthen their League One promotion challenge by beating Hartlepool, who are weak at home. Similarly, Charlton could exploit Plymouth’s frailties at Home Park. Accrington are one of the surprise packets of the season. Having scored seven against Gillingham last Saturday, take a chance on them winning at Bury, who are one place higher in fifth. Grimsby, who are steadily climbing the Blue Square Bet Premier, should continue their progress with victory against middle-of-the-table Kidderminster.


Homes sweet homes: Sheffield Wednesday stopped the rot with a good win at Notts County and ought to account for lowly Leyton Orient at Hillsborough. Southampton are also on the upgrade and should be backed to defeat Tranmere. As I predicted, Barnet won the battle of the League Two strugglers against Hereford last Saturday and they can again collect maximum points against Bradford City, who just cannot get going. Have a gamble on France, under their new manager Laurent Blanc, to come good against Romania in the European Championship qualifier. 


Treble chance (home teams): Brentford, Burton, Crewe, Morecambe, Gateshead, Histon, Rushden & Diamonds, Wrexham, Lewes, Redditch.


Best draws: Burton, Crewe, Histon, Rushden & Diamonds, Wrexham.


Aways: Peterborough, Charlton, Accrington, Port Vale, Grimsby.


Homes: MK Dons, Rochdale, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Barnet, Chesterfield, Rotherham, France, Buxton.