We will need a combination of most things going our way. Looking at the game on paper there should be no way we can win. We have a small squad with some key injuries and suspension and were playing in L2 last season. Huddersfield have a large, relatively expensive squad that played in the PL only a few months ago. When combined with DC’s stated aims for the game, with not getting thrashed only third priority, it does n’t look promising.
However,
1 Huddersfield are used to losing and have a crowd ready to get on their back. Key is to give the crowd that opportunity. Defend for our lives in the first twenty minutes and make sure we are still in the game.
2 Get JAS on the pitch, in a position he can influence the game in. Our best chance is on the counter and to win his pace may have to be a factor. Grab a goal on the counter and you never know.
3 Hope the conditions are appalling, the referee is of the same standard, maybe an early red card for a home player and a decisive wrong decision goes our way.
With this combination and the grit, determination and resilience of a DC side, you never know.