League One preview

Canaries aim to bounce back; Grayson will demand improvement

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League One preview

Lambert: Will want a response

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Charlton v Brighton
Colchester P Brentford P
Exeter v Bristol Rovers
Gillingham v Leyton Orient
Hartlepool v Carlisle
Leeds v Oldham
MK Dons v Millwall
Norwich v Southend
Swindon v Stockport
Tranmere v Huddersfield
Walsall v Yeovil
Wycombe v Southampton

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League One leaders Norwich will aim to get back to winning ways against Southend, while Leeds host Oldham.

Charlton welcome Brighton, troubled Stockport visit Swindon, Huddersfield make the journey to Tranmere and play-off-chasers MK Dons and Millwall meet.

Wycombe will continue their bid for survival against a buoyant Southampton and Hartlepool aim for vital points against Carlisle.

Exeter have eyes on safety ahead of the arrival of Bristol Rovers, while Walsall and Yeovil cross swords and Gillingham and Leyton Orient face one another.

Paul Lambert's Norwich have climbed to the top of the table, but the recent curse for shocks at the summit hit the Canaries at the weekend as they lost at home to Southampton.

Lambert will therefore demand a response against relegation-threatened Southend at Carrow Road as the battle to reach the Championship continues.

Leeds' slump continued on Saturday as they grabbed a draw against Brighton at Elland Road and Simon Grayson will not expect a repeat when an inconsistent Oldham arrive in West Yorkshire.

Charlton recorded a much-needed win over Yeovil at The Valley on Saturday and hopes will be high ahead of 22nd-placed Brighton's trip to London.

Rock-bottom Stockport are in disarray both on and off the field and a match against high-flying Swindon would not be on any supporter's wish list.

Huddersfield occupy the last of the play-off spots and manager Lee Clark will not want any slip up at Tranmere, which could allow Millwall to move up the table if Kenny Jackett's side defeat rivals MK Dons.

Southampton are on a high after upsetting Norwich, which could spell trouble for second-from-bottom Wycombe at Adams Park, while Hartlepool will want to increase the gap on the drop zone against Carlisle.

Exeter sit in 21st spot and host Bristol Rovers, mid-table rivals Gillingham and Leyton Orient meet at the Priestfield Stadium and Walsall will continue an optimistic pursuit of the play-offs against Yeovil.

Third-placed Colchester's meeting with Brentford has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

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