Football

A flat day on return. But Matuhi is definitely one to keep in mind for future. Just the football today.

5pm Nigeria (2/9) & Darlington (8/13) & Stockport (11/8) Treble 3.69/1 (LOST +25.63 - Nigeria and Darlington won convincingly but Stockport drew 2-2 in what seemed a fair result)
Nigeria have performed below par so far but benin are a poor outfit and so Nigeria should register their first victory.
Darlington have taken 10 points from their last 4 games and Dave Penney is looking to recreate what he did at Doncaster as the Quakers edge into 3rd spot. Accrington meanwhile have conceded 15 goals in their last 4 including losing 8-2 to Peterborough last time out! They will get enough points to stay up which must have been their aim, but I don't see any coming tonight.
Stockport have won their last four games, while Chesterfield's push for a playoff spot has faltered taking only 3 points from their last four games, so Edgeley Park would not be the ideal place to be going right now. Take Stockport to add value to our treble.

8pm Sunderland to draw with Birmingham 9/4 (LOST +24.63 - Sunderland picked up a key three points with a 2-0 victory)
The relegation battle now seems to be one from 6 with Derby and Fulham as good as gone. And so neither side will want to lose this one. Sunderland's goal difference at home is zero in 11 games, and while Birmingham have lost 8 of 12 away games, they have lost 1-0 after hard fought efforts at Old Trafford and the Emirates in recent weeks. I expect their efforts to be worth a point tonight, and was tempted by 0-0, but I'll stick with just the draw.