City look too strong for cash-strapped Hatters.

Stockport v Norwich The Canaries are flying high under the guidance of Paul Lambert and look good things to beat struggling Stockport at Edgeley Park this afternoon.

Norwich have been substantially backed throughout the week, but there is still value in the 10-11 - 8-11 or 4-6 looks more of a true reflection of their chances.

City have won five of their last six in all competitions and the only blip during the hot streak was a desperately unlucky 2-1 injurytime defeat at leaders Leeds. The fact Norwich outplayed United at Elland Road suggests promotion is possible for a side who are strong all over the pitch.

Grant Holt and Chris Martin have been among the goals, while playmaker Wes Hoolahan is finally starting to deliver in a yellow shirt and Lambert has worked hard to improve the defence.

Four clean sheets in six is testament to Lambert's ability to make teams difficult to beat and in Holt and Hoolahan he has match-winners at this level.

Just staying up will be an achievement for cash-strapped Stockport, who are packed with youngsters and a novice firstteam manager in Gary Ablett. County try to play nice football, but they really struggle against the better teams in League One - they have not scored in five games against the current top nine.

Stockport have lost four of their last five games and their last league goal from open play came on September 29. The Hatters hold the worst home record in the division and Norwich's excellent support will probably mean they have as many fans in attendance as the hosts.

Just in case you were wary of getting involved at odds-on away: County have lost both of their games against teams in the top six which does not bode well for the visit of fifth-placed Norwich.

Recommendation Norwich 3pts 10-11 general Bournemouth v Rochdale It's not often that you get 11-4 about the form team in a division and Rochdale are worth backing at League Two leaders Bournemouth.

Dale have collected 18 points in their last eight fixtures and are dangerous customers on the road as a record of three wins from seven trips would suggest.

Keith Hill's team must bounce back from a disappointing home defeat to Accrington last time out, but that result only goes to prove that teams regularly beat each other in the basement.

Bournemouth have managed to reach the summit despite an horrendous run of injuries and consistency is the name of the game for the plucky Cherries.

However, their two league defeats have come in their last five outings as the absentee list begins to catch up with them and the away side are the value call.

Recommendation Rochdale 1pt 11-4 Ladbrokes Hereford v Darlington There is no doubt Darlington are the worst team in the Football League, but they are slowly improving after Steve Staunton signed a number of new players over the past couple of weeks.

Darlo have triumphed just once in League Two this term, but they performed with great credit at Barnet last time out before losing 3-0 in a game where the final score was not a fair reflection.

Staunton said Darlo missed eight chances at Underhill and if they can be more ruthless in front on goal then 7-2 could be a decent bet for them to win at Hereford this afternoon.

Youngster James Collins (Aston Villa) and David Davis (Wolves) have been borrowed to add quality to the Darlo ranks and much is expected of former Ibiza striker Mo Diop, who makes his debut at Edgar Street today.

Recommendation Darlington 1pts 7-2 Bet365

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Paul Lambert's Norwich have won five of their last six