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League One Opta Facts – September 14-15





Bradford v Colchester

The Bantams have gone four league games without beating Colchester, drawing three (L1).

The two sides last met in the FA Cup back in November 2010, with Colchester progressing into the next round courtesy of a 4-3 win.

Nahki Wells has netted 15 goals in his last 15 games (all comps) for Bradford.

The Bantams are yet to concede a league goal on home soil this season; a joint-league-low alongside Leyton Orient.



Bristol City v Peterborough

The Robins won both matches last season in the Championship, scoring six and conceding three.

After netting just one goal in 21 appearances for Peterborough last season, Tyrone Barnett has netted three times in six league games this term.

Bristol City striker Sam Baldock scored a brace in both matches against the Posh last season.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has netted five goals in eight games (all comps) for the Robins this term.



Carlisle v Sheff Utd

The Cumbrians have won two of their last three home league games against the Blades (L1).

Last season, Sheffield United were undefeated against Carlisle in League One, winning 3-1 away and drawing 0-0 at home.

The Blades haven't won since the opening day of the season, losing five and drawing two in all competitions.

The Cumbrians have failed to score in four of their six league games so far this season.



Crawley v Shrewsbury

Crawley are unbeaten at home in the Football League against Shrewsbury, winning once and drawing the other.

The Shrews have scored in each of their four previous league meetings with Crawley, scoring eight in the process.

Crawley's Billy Clarke has scored four times in five league games this season.

Crawley's Nicky Adams has attempted 11 shots without scoring; more than any other player.



Crewe v Walsall

Crewe are unbeaten in their last eight league matches against Walsall, winning three (D5).

Walsall have gone five games without a win at Crewe, losing four (D1).

The Saddlers are without a win in three league games, losing two (D1).

The Railwaymen have failed to score in three of their six league games this season.



Leyton Orient v Port Vale

Leyton Orient have lost seven of their last nine league meetings with Port Vale, winning the other two.

Port Vale have won six of their last eight trips to Leyton Orient in the league (L2), scoring in each of the last four games.

David Mooney has netted five times in five league appearances for Leyton Orient this campaign.

Tom Pope has scored four goals in his last three games (all comps) for Port Vale.



MK Dons v Notts County

The MK Dons have never lost at home in the league to Notts County, winning four (D1).

Notts County's only previous victory over the Dons came back in 2010, as they claimed a 2-0 victory at Meadow Lane.

In the previous 10 league meetings between the two clubs there has never been a nil-nil draw.

Patrick Bamford has netted five goals in nine appearances (all comps) for MK Dons this season.



Preston v Stevenage

Preston have never lost to Stevenage in the league, winning two (D2).

Stevenage are yet to score a league goal at Deepdale but have conceded just two.

Stevenage have notched up more yellow cards than any other side in the Football League this season (19).

Stevenage have failed to score in four of their last five away matches in the league.



Rotherham v Oldham

Kieran Agard has netted three times in his last four league games for the Millers this season.

In 2006/07, the sides met on three occasions (all comps), with Oldham winning both league games.

After winning four consecutive league ties and keeping three clean sheets, Rotherham have lost their last two in the league against the Latics.

Kieran Agard has managed to score six goals in his last 10 league games, including the back end of last season.



Tranmere v Brentford

Tranmere are unbeaten in their last four league matches against Brentford, winning twice (D2).

The Bees are unbeaten in their last three league trips to Tranmere, winning once (D2).

No player has picked up more yellow cards in League One than Max Power this season (4).

The Bees have picked up two red cards in their last two league fixtures.



Wolves v Swindon

Wolves are unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Swindon, winning four (D3).

Swindon's most recent victory over Wolves came in the League Cup in August 2001, as the Robins won 2-1, courtesy of goals from Bobby Howe and a Keith O'Halloran penalty.

Leigh Griffiths has struck four times in his last four league games for Wolves.

Alex Pritchard has netted twice in his last three games (all comps) from midfield for the Robins.



Coventry v Gillingham

Callum Wilson has netted eight and assisted three goals in 2013/14, no other player in the Football League has been involved in more goals.

Danny Kedwell has scored all 13 penalties he has taken for the Gills in league competition.

Gillingham are unbeaten in their last six meetings at Coventry, drawing five (W1).

The Sky Blues have picked up just one league win in their last five meetings with the Gills (D3 L1).