Starting with the hosts, while Hull might have been left frustrated earlier in the week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss away at Derby, the Tigers have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the Championship this season. Despite only just dragging themselves over the finishing line last year as they clung to their second-tier status, Sergej Jakirovic's men have made plenty of improvements this time around.
Missing out on the chance to skyrocket their way to the top of the Group A standings, the Falcons will know the importance of immediately dusting themselves down. Nevertheless, getting their World Cup qualifying campaign underway with a famous 2-0 victory at home against European icons Germany, Francesco Calzona's side have put six points on the board from their first three qualifying appearances.
"We are just not ruthless enough turning the dominance we have into wins," Postecoglou said after the Sunderland loss. "From our perspective, that's for me to sort. The players have the right mindset and clear heads. A lot has happened over the last three and a half weeks. "I have been stressing we can't dwell on whatever changes we are making and to be fair the players are embracing it. "It is up to me to turn dominance into wins."
Despite losing three of their opening four National League appearances, the Lambs have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen over the weekend landing a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Yeovil, the Staffordshire-based outfit find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Continuing to climb up the table, Tamworth are desperate to extend their stay in the play-off places.
Starting with the hosts, left frustrated last season as they eventually had to settle for a downbeat bottom-half finish, Amiens are seeking some crucial stability this time around. Despite getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a frantic 2-2 stalemate against Reims on August 11th, Omar Duf's side came roaring back last time out. Putting in what was a dominant performance as they cruised their way to a 3-1 romp away at Red Star, the Unicorns will be desperately seeking a repeat display here.