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A first half goal from David Norris saw the Blues to a 1-0 victory at Blackpool and their first back-to-back wins of the season. Town deserved the three points and came close to a second when sub Jon Stead hit the bar within seconds of being introduced.
Town manager Roy Keane looks set to start with strike pair Pablo Couñago and Tamás Priskin after the duo impressed when coming off the bench against Derby last week. Skipper Jon Walters is likely to switch to a midfield role.
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Town’s winless league run finally ended at the 15th attempt as Derby County were defeated 1-0 at Portman Road. David Wright netted the vital goal with a header in the 66th minute.
A late Nicky Bailey goal secured Charlton a 1-1 draw at Portman Road in a game the Blues should have won comfortably. Owen Garvan put Town in front in the first half, but after the break the Blues missed a succession of chances with Pablo Couñago failing to convert a penalty.