Sons set for more misery

Ex-scotland player David Hopkin takes his Livingston side, currently second in the Championship table, to Dumbarton who have had a week to forget.

The Sons were beaten by a last-minute goal in the Challenge Cup final and were then thumped 5-0 at St Mirren.

Livi at 4-5 (Hills) is this week’s banker bet.

Newcastle can take another stride away from relegation from the English Premier League by beating Huddersfield at St James’ Park (8-11, general).

Portsmouth away to Walsall, at 5-4 with Betfair, is also advised.