Strong Southend selection should coast to win over Crawley

Southend v Crawley FA Cup first round

Southend manager Chris Powell promised to take the FA Cup seriously and has selected a strong team who should register a comfortable victory over League Two Crawley at Roots Hall.

Crawley have shipped nine goals in their last two matches and are without influential centre-back Bondz N'Gala, who is only fit enough to make the bench.

Recommendation
Southend -1 on Asian handicap
1pt 15-16 188Bet

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Reading v Ipswich Sky Bet Championship

Reading showed character to win 3-2 at home to Bristol City last Saturday and their lively front three of Modou Barrow, Sam Baldock and Yakou Meite could help them see off Ipswich at the Madejski Stadium.

Ipswich dug out a 1-1 draw at home to Preston in their first match under Paul Lambert but may be heading for defeat in Berkshire.

Recommendation
Reading
1pt 7-5 Betfred, Betway, Hills

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