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Ten draws: Bolton v Newcastle, Derby v Leeds, Leicester v Ipswich, Nottingham Forest v Peterborough, Aldershot v Southend, Bradford City v Crewe, Cheltenham v Shrewsbury, Northampton v Burton, Torquay v Swindon, Inverness v Aberdeen.
Best draws: Derby v Leeds, Leicester v Ipswich, Aldershot v Southend, Bradford City v Crewe, Northampton v Burton.
Five aways: Blackpool, Cardiff, Charlton, Oxford, Port Vale.
Nine homes: Liverpool, Manchester United, Stoke, Birmingham, Burnley, Coventry, Huddersfield, Oldham, Wycombe.
Pick of the draws: Leeds' better results in the Championship have come away from home and they can collect a valuable point at Derby in their quest for promotion. Ipswich have come alive in their past two matches and I fancy them to hold Leicester, whose recent results have been disappointing. In League Two, Southend's progress has come to a shuddering halt, but I believe they will gain their first away draw of the season at inconsistent Aldershot. Lowly Bradford City caused an upset against Southend last Friday and that should give them encouragement against Crewe, who held leaders Crawley despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. Northampton are having a terrible time but they could get something from the visit of Burton.
Away days: Blackpool continue to play enterprisingly under Ian Holloway and have the ability to unlock Barnsley's suspect defence. I am confident promotion-seeking Cardiff will recover from their weekend defeat by Middlesbrough by beating Watford. League One leaders Charlton have dropped only five away points all season and I cannot see Yeovil threatening that record. Oxford will probably take advantage of AFC Wimbledon's slide down League Two, and Port Vale, 4-0 winners last Saturday, will be looking forward to their trip to Hereford.
Homes sweet homes: Birmingham boast the only unbeaten home record in the Championship and I've a hunch they will surprise second-placed West Ham, who have admittedly done well on the road. It's time Coventry, rooted to the bottom, had a break and they may get it against Bristol City, who are in relegation trouble themselves. Oldham gained a creditable point at The Valley in League One last Saturday and should take all three against Hartlepool, who are in some disarray after sacking their manager Mick Wadsworth. Wycombe are showing the kind of spirit they will need to avoid relegation and look a good bet to defeat Exeter.
Ten draws: Blackburn v West Brom, Everton v Norwich, Wolves v Stoke, Ipswich v Derby, Portsmouth v Southampton, Stevenage v Tranmere, Crewe v Crawley, Swindon v Morecambe, Kilmarnock v Dundee United, Hamilton v Morton.
Best draws: Everton v Norwich, Ipswich v Derby, Portsmouth v Southampton, Stevenage v Tranmere, Crewe v Crawley.
Five aways: Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley, Leicester, Brentford.
Nine homes: Tottenham, Blackpool, Bristol City, Peterborough, West Ham, Bournemouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Burton, Plymouth.
Pick of the draws: Norwich are surpassing expectations back in the Premier League and look a good bet for at least a point at goal-shy Everton. Ipswich and Derby halted their slide down the Championship with much-needed wins last Saturday and I predict a point each at Portman Road. Leaders Southampton have stumbled recently and I'm taking fierce rivals Portsmouth, who are formidable at home, to deprive them of another two points at Fratton Park. League One newcomers Stevenage have already drawn four times at home. I think they'll make it five against mid-table Tranmere, who are due a good result. Although Crawley are overwhelming favourites to be promoted from League Two, don't be surprised if their progress is checked at Crewe, who look a more compact unit since Steve Davis took over as manager.
Away days: Liverpool have won more matches away than at home in the Premier League this season and are tipped to add to their tally at Aston Villa. Chelsea have dug themselves out of a hole with three consecutive victories and will feel confident of making that four at Wigan, who are weak at home. As Burnley have already recorded away Championship victories at Hull and West Ham, they won't be intimidated by a trip to promoted Brighton. Leicester must fancy themselves at relegation-threatened Doncaster while in League One, Brentford should benefit from their fine away form when they visit erratic Bury.
Homes sweet homes: Championship strugglers Bristol City have been boosted by new manager Derek McInnes and should see off labouring Nottingham Forest. Home results have been Bournemouth's Achilles heel in League One but their triumph at Huddersfield last Saturday will encourage them to believe they can beat Sheffield United. Sheffield Wednesday are flying and should account for Huddersfield, who are having a blip. Plymouth have hauled themselves off the bottom of League Two and can take another step nearer safety by defeating Hereford, who are only four points ahead of them.
Ten draws: Norwich v Newcastle, Leicester v Peterborough, Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace, Southampton v Blackpool, Scunthorpe v Carlisle, Tranmere v Milton Keynes Dons, Bradford City v Plymouth, Cheltenham v Southend, Morecambe v Oxford, Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Dundee United.
Best draws: Norwich v Newcastle, Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace, Southampton v Blackpool, Tranmere v MK Dons, Bradford City v Plymouth.
Five aways: Hull, Cardiff, Notts County, Accrington, Shrewsbury.
Nine homes: Arsenal, Bolton, Manchester United, Sunderland, Barnsley, Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield United, Bristol Rovers.
Pick of the draws: Defeats by first Manchester City and then Chelsea may have dented Newcastle's confidence and they will do well to gain more than a point from their trip to Carrow Road. Nottingham Forest were desperately unlucky to lose to Brighton last Saturday and they are capable of holding Carling Cup semi-finalists Crystal Palace. Championship leaders Southampton have not dropped a point at home all season but that could change against Blackpool, who can match anybody on their day. League One promotion contenders Milton Keynes Dons are one of the form teams and I fancy them to keep their run going at Tranmere. I expect revitalised Plymouth, bottom of League Two, to share the spoils at Bradford City, who are only three points better off.
Away days: Although unsettled by the departure of manager Nigel Pearson, Hull should still have too much for bottom-of-the-table Coventry, who are being cast adrift of the other Championship clubs. Promotion contenders and Carling Cup semi-finalists Cardiff are on a roll and must be backed at Millwall, who are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. League One promotion candidates Notts County can inflict more misery on Yeovil, who have already lost six matches at home. Accrington can gain their first away victory of the League Two campaign when they travel to erratic AFC Wimbledon. In-form Shrewsbury look an even better bet to prevail at Aldershot.
Homes sweet homes: Relegation-threatened Bolton are due a change of luck, so don't be surprised if they triumph against Aston Villa, who are ninth in the Premier League but convincing nobody. I expect Martin O'Neill to begin his tenure at Sunderland with victory over troubled Blackburn and their under-fire manager Steve Kean. Derby halted their slide down the Championship with a well-merited draw at Crystal Palace and I'm taking them to return to winning ways against improving Bristol City. Bristol Rovers appear to have a difficult assignment against Swindon, who are riding high in League Two, but their 6-1 victory at AFC Totton in the FA Cup second round will have given them confidence and I'm predicting an upset here.
Ten draws: Wolves v Sunderland, Blackpool v Reading, Bristol City v Middlesbrough, Hull v Leicester, Ipswich v Watford, West Ham v Burnley, Buxton v North Ferriby, Hamilton v Dundee, East Fife v Stenhousemuir, Elgin v Stranraer.
Best draws: Wolves v Sunderland, Hull v Leicester, Ipswich v Watford, Hamilton v Dundee, East Fife v Stenhousemuir.
Five aways: Manchester United, Swansea, Arsenal, Marine, Ayr.
Nine homes: Everton, Manchester City, Queens Park Rangers, Tottenham, Peterborough, Bradford PA, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Partick.
Pick of the draws: Wolves and Sunderland are out of form and out of luck at the wrong end of the Premier League and it is difficult to separate them. In the Championship, Hull will be keen to do well against their former manager Nigel Pearson, who is now in charge at Leicester. Ipswich's confidence is shot after six consecutive defeats but I think they will gain at least a point against Watford, who are also precariously placed. Dundee keep climbing in the Scottish first division and should come away from Hamilton with a draw. In the Scottish second division, stalemate is the most attractive option when East Fife (4th) host Stenhousemuir (3rd).
Away days: Manchester United have a fantastic record at Villa Park and, given Aston Villa's patchy form, I cannot see that changing at the weekend. Blackburn's season took a further turn for the worse when they went out of the Carling Cup at Cardiff and Swansea will be fancying their chances of gaining their first away victory in the Premier League this season. Arsenal unexpectedly dropped two points at home to Fulham last weekend and they will be anxious to get back on the winning track when they visit second-bottom Wigan. I'm backing Marine to take advantage of Mickleover Sport's poor home form in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier and I believe Ayr will prevail in their bottom-of-the-table clash against Queen of South in the Scottish first division.
Homes sweet homes: Queens Park Rangers are coping well in the Premier League and I expect them to be too strong for West Bromwich Albion. Peterborough outscore most teams at home and will probably do the same to Barnsley in this mid-table Championship fixture. Hearts have been shaping up better in the Scottish Premier recently and can see off St Johnstone, who are one place and one point above them. Kilmarnock had a terrific win over leaders Rangers last Sunday and will be confident of sending relegation-threatened Aberdeen packing. I have a hunch that Partick, in the Scottish first division, will beat Livingston, who aren't the same force on their travels.
Ten draws: Bolton v Everton, Norwich v Queens Park Rangers, Blackpool v Birmingham, Bristol City v Southampton, Hull v Burnley, Ipswich v Reading, Peterborough v Middlesbrough, Bury v Preston, Plymouth v Northampton, Dunfermline v Aberdeen.
Best draws: Bolton v Everton, Blackpool v Birmingham, Bristol City v Southampton, Ipswich v Reading, Bury v Preston.
Five aways: Tottenham, Watford, Leicester, Sheffield United, Tranmere.
Nine homes: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Brighton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Hartlepool, Crewe, Oxford.
Pick of the draws: Bolton have not drawn at home; their Premier League opponents, Everton, have not drawn away. I expect that statistic to change on Saturday. Birmingham, under manager Chris Hughton, are making a good impression in the Championship and well capable of collecting a point at Blackpool. Leaders Southampton seem unassailable at the moment but lowly Bristol City are thriving under the managership of Derek McInnes and I fancy them to get something. Neither Ipswich nor Reading is setting the Championship alight this season and a stalemate appears the best bet. In League One, Bury's home form is none too convincing and visitors Preston should be able to halt their dismal run.
Away days: Tottenham are playing as well as anybody and will probably be too strong for West Brom. Watford deserved their Championship win over Portsmouth last Saturday and are expected to carry on the good work against bottom-of-the-table Doncaster. Leicester thumped Crystal Palace last Sunday and, reunited with manager Nigel Pearson, are fancied to mete out similar punishment against Portsmouth. Promoted Chesterfield are struggling to adapt to life in League One and I cannot see their luck changing when they host Sheffield United. Tranmere played well despite losing to Sheffield Wednesday last Saturday and should be confident of prevailing at Exeter.
Homes sweet homes: Brighton have had their problems in the Championship lately but have an excellent opportunity of returning to winning ways against relegation-haunted Coventry. In League One, I'm taking Bournemouth to recover from their midweek FA Cup defeat by Gillingham when Oldham come visiting. Crewe's home form has held them back in League Two but they will be eager to reverse the trend against Hereford, who snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last Saturday. Third-placed Cheltenham keep winning but they may come unstuck at Oxford, who have yet to lose at home this season.
