Welcome to the first Last Word On Football EFL League One preview of the season. Every week we\u2019ll bring you a closer look at some of the key fixtures from each matchweek, as well as having a go at predicting the weekend\u2019s results.<\/p>\n
There is plenty of anticipation surrounding this fixture as two of the League’s early promotion favourites go head-to-head in Suffolk.<\/p>\n
Ipswich Town began their league campaign with a 1-0 victory at Burton Albion last weekend; on the other hand, Sunderland<\/a> were only able to muster a 1-1 draw at Oxford United.<\/p>\n The Lads were behind after Tarique Fosu’s early opener for Oxford; however, Layden Gooch levelled the scores from the penalty spot early in the second half.<\/p>\n Town boss Paul Lambert appeared a character full of frustration in Friday’s press conference ahead of the trip to Burton; however, the former Norwich City manager oozed confidence after the Tractor Boys opened their League One campaign with a hard-earned victory thanks to Luke Garbutt<\/a>‘s deflected shot.<\/p>\n Town will be keen to continue their early season form with back-to-back victories; meanwhile, Ross’ side will be desperate to claim maximum points for the first time this season against one of their firm promotion rivals but we can see Lambert’s side having enough to hold off their Geordie opponents.<\/p>\n Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland<\/strong><\/p>\n There will be a lot riding on this meeting between promotion favourites Portsmouth and newly-promoted Lincoln City.\u00a0Neither Kenny Jackett’s or Micky Mellon’s sides were able to register victories on the opening day of the season.<\/p>\n Wolves loanee Ryan Giles delivered the points for Shrewsbury against Portsmouth as his 30-yard shot flew into the top corner. Portsmouth’s cause was not helped by Ross McCrorie<\/a>‘s late red card for a second bookable offence.<\/p>\n It was an unfortunate start to life in League One for Tranmere too. Rochdale captain Ian Henderson<\/a> netted twice, including one from the penalty spot, before Rhys Norrington-Davies<\/a> added a third for the visitors.<\/p>\n Stephen Dooley netted an own goal before Connor Jennings<\/a>‘ stoppage-time striker narrowed the deficit; however, Dale held on after Rushian Hepburn-Murphy<\/a> was then sent off.<\/p>\n Portsmouth boss Jackett will be keen to prove that, after the sale of Jamal Lowe<\/a> to Wigan Athletic, Pompey’s opening day defeat was only a blip in form. On the other hand, Micky Mellon will aim to register his first three points of the season and reduce the risks of Tranmere becoming an early relegation contender but we don’t see the Wirral-based side as having enough to overcome Jackett’s side.<\/p>\n Portsmouth 2-0 Tranmere Rovers<\/strong><\/p>\n There is another battle between one newly-promoted side, Lincoln City, and a promotion favourite, Rotherham United, this Saturday at the New York Stadium. The Millers sit among the top six in the early League One table after a 2-1 victory at AFC Wimbledon.<\/p>\n The Yorkshire side seemed destined to earn only a point after Freddie Ladapo<\/a>‘s opener was cancelled out by Joe Pigott<\/a>‘s header; however, Clark Robertson<\/a> fired the Millers ahead with six minutes left.<\/p>\nPortsmouth v Tranmere Rovers<\/h4>\n
Rotherham United v Lincoln City<\/h4>\n