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Day 12: We're backing Sheffield Wednesday to lead Notts County at half-time and full-time at [2.78]
One positive that fans of teams relegated from the Championship can fall back on that those dropping out of the Premier League or League One can't is that they get to enter a new competition that provides the prospect of a trip to Wembley.
The Johnstone's Paint Trophy provided Southampton with a great day out last year and though Sheffield Wednesday's main priority is the league, which isn't going too badly given that they're top already, they won't field too weak a team as they are obliged by trophy rules to play six regulars.
The Owls have won all three of their home games so far this season without conceding a goal, leading by the interval in both league encounters, so have to be fancied at [2.78] to be ahead at half-time and full-time against recently promoted Notts County.
The visitors, led by former Sheffield United player Craig Short to add extra spice to the tie, are enjoying a strong run in the Carling Cup but have gone out in the first round of this competition in each of the last eight years, and have also shipped three goals in each of their league away matches.
Our bet: We're backing Sheffield Wednesday to lead Notts County at half-time and full-time at [2.78], meaning that - before commission is considered - we stand to win £17.80. The same bet pays only £13.75 with Ladbrokes. Get a free bet and back this now!
Profit so far: £15.80
Published: 1 Sep 2010
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