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/ Alan Dudman / 01 September 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Former Bury forward Ryan Lowe has just joined Sheffield Wednesday
"The Owls have finally got their goal-getter in Ryan Lowe, and he should link up well with the big forward Gary Madine, whose hold-up play is good, and is magnificent in the air."
League One takes centre stage during the international break, and Alan Dudman believes Sheffield Wednesday can upset title favourites Charlton in front of the Sky cameras on Monday evening.
Charlton [1.98] v Sheffield Wednesday [3.4]; The Draw [3.5]
(Monday 5th September, Live on Sky Sports One, 19:45)
An intriguing match in front of the cameras, with a case to be made for both. Charlton are now a force to be reckoned with in the division, and trade as title favourites at [5.0], having picked up 13 points from an excellent start to their season. They remain unbeaten.
Sheffield Wednesday have won all three of their home games this term, but haven't been as good on their travels (losing both). However, manager Gary Megson has got them trying to pass the ball, and he's also landed the much needed striker in the transfer window.
Charlton sealed a 2-1 win at Bury on Saturday, but found themselves soaking up lots of pressure from the hosts. The Shakers can be quite a physical side, and the Addicks found themselves sitting far too deep, forcing themselves to go long. Bury's forward Ryan Lowe caused the Londoners lots of problems last weekend, and he's just signed for Sheffield Wednesday.
The Owls have finally got their goal-getter in Lowe, and he should link up well with the big forward Gary Madine, whose hold-up play is good, and is magnificent in the air. Lowe will be the craftier of the two, in a potentially decent strike force.
Wednesday are showing good signs, and Saturday's 3-2 win against Scunthorpe showed some improvement, in particular the ball out from wide. It might be enough to tempt in small wager on the away side, with a cover on the Over 2.5 Goals - as both are capable of scoring.
Back Sheffield Wednesday to beat Charlton @ [3.4]
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ [2.04]
Back Johnnie Jackson First Goalscorer @ [13.0] or bigger
Scunthorpe [2.34] v Colchester [3.2]; The Draw [3.6]
Scunthorpe have not enjoyed the best start to life in League One, although one or two of those games were harsh on the Iron. They have been unlucky yes, but manager Alan Knill is fed up of the 'unlucky' moniker.
Knill's problem has been his side's inability to keep possession, whilst the defence has been making far too many individual errors. On the plus side, Scunthorpe have got goals in them, and they do look dangerous in the opponents half - having showed that in the 3-2 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
Those two factors lead me to believe goals will be scored in this game. The fact they are playing Colchester seals the deal.
The Essex outfit have scored 15 goals in the seven league and cup games they've played this season, and have hit the Over 2.5 Goals make-up five times already. Colchester are hugely entertaining, and like to attack especially on their travels. There is no chance manager John Ward will go for a 0-0, as his team are brimming with confidence having blasted away Oldham last weekend.
Colchester's Anthony Wordsworth is playing the best football of his career, whilst Ian Henderson has already bagged four. Hopefully some more entertainment is in store.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ [1.85]
Back Over 3.5 Goals @ [3.2]
Back 2-2 @ [10.0] & 2-3 @ [22.0]
Notts County [2.18] v Bournemouth [3.8], The Draw [3.4]
Bournemouth look a side struggling at the moment, and Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Walsall is miles away from last term's exciting play under Eddie Howe. The Cherries can't seem to break teams down at the moment, not surprising considering their best strikers have all been sold.
Manager Lee Bradbury has got his team plugging away, but they lack any kind of goal threat, and worryingly trade at [3.5] in the relegation market.
Notts County look a far more rugged and resilient outfit. Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Preston was harsh, considering both goals were late (and one from the goalkeeper). The Magpies defended really well at Deepdale, and kept out a dangerous side for long periods.
Back Notts County to beat Bournemouth @ [2.18]
Back Under 2.5 Goals @ [2.0]
Back 1-0 Correct Score @ [9.2]
Back Notts County Clean Sheet @ [3.1]
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