East Anglian Derby: A Clash of Titans and Twisted Fates

Norwich vs. Ipswich reignites one of England's oldest rivalries on Sunday. Ipswich, winless against Norwich since 2009, seeks redemption under the shadow of Oasis' reunion tour nostalgia. Norwich-born boss Liam Manning faces a tactical nightmare: his Canaries boast a dismal home record (5 losses) but thrive as road warriors (7 away games unbeaten). Watch for Marcelino Nunez – the £10m summer signing who scored Norwich’s winner in April 2024 – now wearing Ipswich blue. Key stat: 3 of last 4 Suffolk meetings ended in draws.

McBurnie’s Revenge Mission: Hull vs. Sheffield United

Oli McBurnie (6 goals, 4 assists in 8 games) faces former club Sheffield United in a personal grudge match. The Scotsman’s red-hot form contrasts sharply with the Blades’ nightmare start (7 losses in 8 games). Hull’s MKM Stadium braces for fireworks as Chris Wilder’s side fights to avoid becoming EFL’s crisis club. Did you know? McBurnie scored just 13 Championship goals across 5 seasons at Bramall Lane.

Bedfordshire Bragging Rights: Luton vs. Stevenage

12-mile rivals collide for the first time since 2018 with Stevenage riding high (2nd in League One) and Luton scrambling for consistency. Alex Revell’s Boro have won 7 of 9 games, while Matt Bloomfield’s Hatters show defensive cracks (4 losses in 8). History favors Stevenage: unbeaten in 3 home meetings since 2016. Wildcard factor: Stevenage’s 3-0 penalty shootout win in 2021 League Cup still haunts Kenilworth Road.

Lowe’s Homecoming: Plymouth vs. Wigan

Ryan Lowe returns to Home Park – where he masterminded Plymouth’s 2020 League Two promotion – now managing 14th-placed Wigan. Both clubs sit on 12 points, turning this into a six-pointer for playoff ambitions. Lowe’s last visit with Preston (1-0 win in 2024) proved he still knows how to silence Devon crowds. Subplot: Tom Cleverley’s Argyle seek revenge for Lowe’s abrupt 2021 exit.

League Two Chaos: The 16-Horse Race

Walsall leads a logjam where 16 teams are separated by 8 points. Last season’s playoff heartbreak fuels Mat Sadler’s Saddlers against Bristol Rovers. Meanwhile, Gillingham (3rd) aims to rebound at MK Dons, and Salford-Grimsby (4th vs. 5th) could reshape the top seven. By the numbers: 14 clubs boast positive goal difference – a statistician’s nightmare.

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