Huddersfield Town face a daunting trip south to face promotion-chasing Bournemouth this weekend, intent on exacting revenge for the 4-0 humbling dished out by the Cherries in the reverse fixture on day one.

That defeat led to the end of Mark Robins' tenure as Town manager, so this will be Chris Powell's first match against Eddie Howe's high-fliers and he will hope for a response from his Town side after a setback in midweek with the 4-1 home defeat to Wolves.

Town's recent inconsistency came back to haunt them once more as they failed to back up a 3-1 weekend win at Millwall, going down to goals from Nouha Dicko (2), former loan Terrier Benik Afobe and a Conor Coady own-goal despite a James Vaughan consolation sandwiched in between.

But what are the key questions for Town ahead of their visit to the former league leaders?

Here are just some things to think about as Powell's men aim to avenge their opening-day humiliation.

In pictures: Huddersfield Town 0-4 Bournemouth

Can Powell's defence stop such a fearsome frontline?

To put into some form of perspective how difficult the task in hand is for Town on Saturday, you have to look no further than the Cherries' enviable goalscoring record, which sits at a stunning 64 goals from the 30 games played so far.

That equates to 2.1 goals on average per game for Eddie Howe's free-scoring charges this season and they have already plundered eight, six, five and four goals across respective matches this term and Town know just how much firepower they possess with the latter total a case in point.

Although that four-goal haul arrived in mitigating circumstances, it was clear from the very outset that this side had the potential to be right in the mix for promotion, with Callum Wilson scoring twice for the visitors in a 4-0 romp at the John Smith's Stadium.

In fact, Bournemouth have only failed to find the back of the net in just three of their 37 matches in all competitions during 2014/2015 and each of those examples were away from home - encompassing trips to leaders Middlesbrough and third-placed Derby County - a phenomenal and frightening statistic ahead of Town's visit.

Town chose the worst possible time to concede more than two goals at home for only the second time this season to Wolves in midweek and he will have to hope they can tighten up, and quick, to keep their slick hosts at bay.

Bournemouth in 2014/2015 (league only)

64

Goals

27

Games scored in

2.1

Average goals per game

Will Town be as cavalier in midfield after the midweek showing?

The main statistic to come out of that Wolves setback was the amount of shots Town posted against their clinical hosts, 31 to be exact.

But they came at a cost as Town often over-committed and the 4-4-2 experiment - one which felt designed to support fans' pleas for a more exciting brand of football - was dismantled in impressive fashion by a Wolves side who showed great pace in the transition and quality finishing too.

The potential return of Jonathan Hogg could be crucial to Town's hopes this weekend but, if not, don't be surprised to see David Edgar back in a defensive midfield slot if he fails to make it, after Conor Coady and Jacob Butterfield both endured difficult nights against the Molineux outfit, a rarity for the midfield duo.

The gaps between defence and midfield and midfield and attack would have set alarm bells ringing for manager Powell and that is something he will look to combat to frustrate Howe's side.

If a flat four with two attacking, dynamic wingers and two ball carriers in the centre is fielded once again, Bournemouth will fancy their chances of picking off Town and adding to their laudable goals for column.

Huddersfield Town shots v Wolves

31

Total shots

13

Shots on target

11

Blocked shots

How much have Town moved on since the last time these two sides met?

The opening day saw the now released young Matt Crooks surprisingly selected as one third of a back three and an opening-minute goal from Marc Pugh which gave Town an uphill battle before the contest had even started.

The 3-5-2 system and a disjointed display had fans booing incessantly throughout and it was an uncomfortable atmosphere for the Terriers and their boss Mark Robins, who left by mutual consent shortly afterwards.

Put simply, it failed to offer a realistic representation of what this Town side are all about and they will approach this game keen to put the record straight as that defeat was initially used as a stick to beat with until consistency and serenity was found in the early stages of Powell's reign.

The manager accepted in the wake of his side's defeat to Wolves that setbacks of that nature should be expected for the level Town are at, but their recent record of WLWLWLWL highlights the Jekyll and Hyde form they are currently experiencing.

They will be actually be keen to maintain that record this weekend as a win is apparently due, but their primary mission will be to give an account of themselves which makes up for the very first game of the season and show Bournemouth they will not return to the top of the league as easily as they would like, if at all.