Alternative League One Team Of The Week 19/12

Weekend Overview

Leeds left it late against in-form Southampton at Elland Road with Robert Snodgrass’ 77th minute strike ensuring the Whites extended their lead to four points with a game in hand. Charlton lost ground on Leeds after being pegged back late on in an eight-goal thriller to 10-man Millwall.

Norwich cemented third spot after getting the better of Huddersfield 3-0. Bristol Rovers missed the chance to leapfrog Huddersfield in the table after losing 2-0 to lowly Tranmere. Swindon have climbed to sixth in the table after seeing off Brighton 2-1. Charlie Austin’s second-half goal settled the encounter.

Paul Ince’s MK Dons have dropped to ninth in the standings after slipping to a late 1-0 home defeat to Brentford. The points were shared at Victoria Park as Andy Monkhouse’s second-half goal earned Hartlepool a point after Yeovil led through Sam Williams’ effort.

Stockport have now lost nine league games on the bounce after losing 3-1 at Gillingham. Exeter saw off Southend in a game which saw both teams have a man sent off. Troy Deeney’s second-half brace earned Walsall a 2-2 draw after Leyton Orient took a 2-0 lead within half an hour at the Bescott Stadium.

10-man Wycombe salvaged a last-gasp draw at home to Oldham. High-flying Colchester United’s home game against Carlisle United was called off on Friday due to heavy snow fall.

Team of the Week

GK: Foster – Norwich 8/10
Def: Bromby – Leeds 8/10
Def: Balkestein – Brentford 7/10
Def: Doherty – Norwich 8/10
Def: Bentley – Gillingam 8/10
Mid: Till – Walsall 8/10
Mid: Hartley – Exeter 7/10
Mid: Bailey – Charlton 8/10
Mid: Snodgrass – Leeds 9/10
Att: Burton – Charlton 8/10
Att: Deeney – Walsall 8/10

Star Man

Robert Snodgrass 2nd half strike was the only thing separating Leeds United and Southampton when the final whistle blew at 4:45 Saturday evening. The young Scot has made a big impression at the Yorkshire club since his move from Livingston in 2008.

Snodgrass is a vital member of the Leeds team racking up 25 appearances this season with 6 goals and 10 assists. This results with Snodgrass being involved in 1 goal every 2 games.