Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall
Millwall were my favourite tip for the play-offs and they have finally arrived in the zone this week following a home over Southend. Albion are fighting for their lives at the bottom and it will be a mini-disaster if they have to start life at their new stadium in League Two. They will need to overcome their appalling home form to get anything here and I suspect the Lions may be too strong for them.
Prediction; 0-2
Bristol Rovers v Wycombe Wanderers
Rovers are in danger of falling too far behind in the race for the play-offs. Wycombe's away form is poor - one win all season - and this doesn't look like number two.
Prediction; 2-0
Carlisle United v Leyton Orient
Buoyed by their success in front of the cameras this week, the O's will leave London in good mood but I suspect the long journey may take it out of them. Carlisle are into the top half of the table and have a home game against Leeds coming up which may see them make a Wembley final albeit the JPT. Too much incentive for Carlisle.
Prediction; 2-0
Charlton Athletic v Tranmere Rovers
Surely the horror shows of the last two home games will be banished and we will set about Tranmere and get the job done comfortably inside 90 minutes?
Prediction; 2-0
Gillingham v Walsall
The Gills failure to score against Colchester at the Priestfield last week cost me £636.76 on my five match accumulator last week but I wasn't counting any chickens with the other four safely in the bag after 80 minutes. Expect them to go one better here.
Prediction; 1-0
Leeds United v Colchester United
Potentially League One match-of-the-day. Leeds are showing every sign of cracking and Colchester might have a real go here. They have nothing to lose as they chase the trio at the top and a win would put them within five points of their hosts. I can't forget how well Leeds knocked the ball around at White Hart Lane, even if they rode their luck at times in that match. They are better than some of their results of late but they have a JPT second leg semi-final approaching and will need maximum concentration. A first home league defeat might be too much to hope for.
Prediction; 1-1
MK Dons v Exeter City
The Grecians are in need of a result to halt their slide down the table. Can't see it here as MK Dons maintain their play-off challenge.
Prediction; 2-0
Norwich City v Hartlepool United
The run Norwich are on is reaching epic proportions. Their win at Walsall in the week after falling behind shows immense character and you can't see them fluffing this one even without Grant Holt.
Prediction; 2-0
Oldham Athletic v Brentford
The Bees battled back for a home point against Southampton in the week and they have been improved of late and harder to beat. Oldham are in a desperate struggle to avoid the drop and a point here might satisfy both managers.
Prediction; 1-1
Southampton v Stockport County
I am surprised to keep hearing talk of Southampton cruising into the play-offs. they are much improved of late but the gap to sixth remains a relatively huge 13 points. Alan Pardew is using his financial resources to take advantage of the insecurity of other clubs and the Saints should start next season as one of the favourites for promotion from League One. In the meantime, they will have to satisfy themselves with finishing close but no cigar.
Prediction; 3-0
Southend United v Swindon Town
Our match at swindon is looking daunting at the moment. They will be full of zip after thumping Leeds and I can see them picking up maximum points here against a faltering Southend side.
Prediction; 0-2
Yeovil Town v Huddersfield Town
The terriers paltry away return of two wins and two draws has cost them this season and this looks like a hard ask against a Yeovil side who fight hard at home. Huddersfield may need to regroup in the Summer.
Prediction; 2-0
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