Huddersfield’s 17-match unbeaten run in the Championship came to an end on Wednesday night as they lost 2-0 away at Millwall.
It was their first league defeat of 2022 and in truth they could have lost by more as the Lions hit the post and Lee Nicholls was forced into a couple of impressive saves.
Given that they have played three more games than Bournemouth, Carlos Corberan’s side must surely win on Saturday to keep their hopes of automatic promotion alive.
The Terriers are still unbeaten in their last nine home matches since the end of November and they have won four of their last five games at the John Smith’s Stadium in all competitions.
It has been a tricky fortnight for Bournemouth, who have taken just one win from their last four games and have dropped points against struggling Peterborough United and Reading.
The Cherries drew 1-1 at home against the Royals on Tuesday night and were second-best for much of the encounter after taking the lead through Dominic Solanke.
Nonetheless, victory for Scott Parker’s side in Yorkshire would be a huge step towards a return to the Premier League.
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Bournemouth have suffered just four defeats on the road this season, but three of those have come in their last six away trips.
The Cherries – who have the Championship’s best defensive record – have won five successive matches against Huddersfield and were comfortable 3-0 victors in this season’s reverse fixture at the Vitality Stadium
