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Town boss Paul Lambert says he always knew the second half would open up in the Blues’ 2-0 home victory over Accrington Stanley, admitting the first period had been tougher for his top-of-the-table, still-unbeaten side.
Top-of-the-table Town will be aiming to continue their 100 per cent League One home record when Accrington Stanley visit Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.
Midfielder Jon Nolan is over the calf strain which saw him miss last week’s 4-1 win at Blackpool but Stephen Ward has not yet quite recovered from the achilles problem he suffered in the 1-1 draw away against the MK Dons a fortnight ago but shouldn’t be sidelined for too long.
Blues boss Paul Lambert has been delighted with the start striker Oli Hawkins has made to his Town career, even if the former Portsmouth man is yet to score his first goal for the club.
Gwion Edwards scored twice and skipper Luke Chambers and Teddy Bishop once as Town beat Blackpool 4-1 at Bloomfield Road to return to the top of the League One table. Chambers gave the Blues the lead with a brilliant strike on 16, Edwards made it two in the 37th minute before Bishop added the third just before the break. Gary Madine pulled one back for the Tangerines on the hour but Edwards sealed it with his second with 10 minutes remaining.