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Previews, reviews, and predictions from the full 92.
MK Dons 1-3 Barnet: Dons Worried, Bees Happy
Barnet stunned promotion-chasing MK Dons with a clinical 3-1 victory at Stadium MK, overturning early adversity to keep their play-off hopes alive and throw serious doubt over the hosts’ automatic promotion push.
Newcastle vs Sunderland: Big Bet Preview
Newcastle and Sunderland collide in a fiery Tyne-Wear derby with pride, momentum, and faint European hopes on the line. With both sides struggling for consistency, expect a chaotic, hard-fought clash where form goes out the window and rivalry takes over.
TWITS Picks GW31: A Close Call
Gameweek 30 delivered drama, late heartbreak, and a crucial swing in the standings as Schoey closed the gap at the top. With the Tyne-Wear derby headlining Gameweek 31, all three tipsters are backing Newcastle in their BIG BET—but will it pay off?
Notts County 2-3 Chesterfield: In Meadow Lane, There Is A Player Throwing Football Boots
Ten-man Notts County pushed Chesterfield to the brink in a chaotic Meadow Lane clash, but a moment of pure madness—Ollie Norburn launching an opponent’s boot into the stands—proved decisive in a 3–2 defeat that could shape the promotion race.
Oxford vs Charlton: Big Bet Preview
Oxford United’s survival bid gathers pace as they host Charlton Athletic at the Kassam Stadium. With three straight wins lifting them back into the Championship relegation fight, Matt Bloomfield’s side know another victory could finally push them out of the bottom three. Charlton arrive with little pressure but plenty of pride, and Nathan Jones’ organised side could prove a stubborn obstacle in a tight, low-scoring clash.
Luton 2-3 Reading: We Need To Talk About Kelvin
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan chose the perfect moment to rediscover his scoring touch. With Reading’s top striker unavailable, the out-of-form forward stepped up with a sensational hat-trick at Kenilworth Road, sealing a dramatic 3–2 win over Luton Town and thrusting the Royals firmly into the League One play-off race.
TWITS Picks GW28 + GW29: No Research, Big Risks And A Huge Lincoln–Cardiff Clash
The TWITS league is tighter than ever with just 30 points separating the three of us heading into Gameweek 29. After a solid but unspectacular Gameweek 28, the pressure is on with big calls, risky away picks and a huge top-of-the-table clash between Cardiff and Lincoln set to shake things up.
Cardiff vs Lincoln: Big Bet Preview
Cardiff City host Lincoln City in a huge League One showdown with the title race heating up. The Bluebirds sit top with a formidable home record, while the in-form Imps are pushing their fairytale campaign to new heights. With two of the division’s best attacks and months of unbeaten form between them, this weekend’s Big Bet could decide who lifts the trophy.
Oxford 2-1 West Brom: Albion’s Winless Year Rolls On
Oxford United reignited their survival hopes with a seismic six-pointer win over West Bromwich Albion, blowing the Championship relegation battle wide open. With just eleven games left and only three points separating 23rd from safety, the fight to avoid League One is heading for a dramatic finale.
Birmingham vs Middlesbrough: Big Bet Preview
Middlesbrough F.C. travel to Birmingham City F.C. on Monday night (2 May, 8pm UK, Sky Sports) in a huge Championship clash that could shape the automatic promotion and play-off races. Boro are fighting to keep their top-two hopes alive, while Blues are desperate to close the gap to the play-off places. With recent history favouring the visitors and both sides under pressure, who handles the weight of expectation under the lights at St Andrew’s?
Peterborough 3-3 Exeter City: Eight Minutes Of Madness
An uneventful first half exploded into one of League One’s most chaotic contests as Peterborough United and Exeter City played out a breathless 3-3 draw at the Weston Homes Stadium. Seventeen-year-old Patryk Sykut netted his first senior goal before Jayden Wareham struck a devastating eight-minute hat-trick to turn the game on its head. But Posh’s young side showed resilience, battling back through a Harry Leonard brace to rescue a point in a game that had everything.
TWITS Picks GW27: It’s Been Coming…
After weeks of claiming we know exactly what we’re talking about, Gameweek 26 proved otherwise as Schoey officially entered the Hall of Shame with a brutal -10. Coventry’s big win shook up the standings, Will climbed to the top, and Kieran kept delivering quality over quantity. Now all eyes turn to Gameweek 27 as the lads look to bounce back with fresh picks across the EFL and Premier League. Can they recover their credibility… or should you really be fading every selection?
Wycombe vs Stevenage: Big Bet Preview
It’s crunch time in League One as Wycombe Wanderers host Stevenage in a pivotal clash for the final play-off place. With both sides battling inconsistency at key moments of the season, momentum could define who stays in the promotion hunt. Will Wycombe’s resurgence under Michael Duff continue, or can Stevenage rediscover their early-season steel?
Reading 3-2 Wycombe: Roses Are Red, Reading Wear Hoops, Marriott’s Hat-Trick Aids Promotion Pursuit
Those who chose to spend their Valentine’s Day amongst the romantic scenery of the Select Car Leasing Stadium were treated to a pulsating display of League One action as Wycombe travelled to face Reading, with both sides poised to make a late run for the final play-off position. Jack Marriott fired himself right back to the top of the scoring charts with a sensational hat-trick, simultaneously sending his Reading side up into 7th and within touching distance of a shot at promotion back to the Championship after financial issues have left them marauded in the third tier for the past three seasons.
TWITS Picks GW26: The Run In
The TWITS League title race is heating up with just 43 points separating the top three as we head into Gameweek 26. After a dramatic week that saw late winners, big bet heartbreak, and double-figure hauls, the pressure is on. Here’s our full Gameweek 25 review and the all-important picks for Gameweek 26.
Coventry vs Middlesbrough: Big Bet Preview
Championship leaders Middlesbrough travel to the CBS Arena for a blockbuster Monday night showdown with Coventry City. With the top two separated by fine margins and promotion to the Premier League at stake, can Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues reclaim top spot, or will Kim Hellberg’s in-form Boro take a giant step toward the title?
Luton 2-1 Bradford: Top Hatters Keep Play-Off Chase Alive
A wet Kenilworth Road staged a pivotal League One showdown as promotion-chasing Luton Town edged past play-off rivals Bradford City. Goals from teenage star Jake Richards and Shayden Morris kept the Hatters’ hopes alive, while Bradford were left to rue missed chances in another damaging away defeat.
TWITS Picks GW25: Still Anyone’s League
Gameweek 24 delivered chaos, shockers, and a brutal zero-point week that’s blown the Tipple TWITS title race wide open. With just three points separating the top two and confidence fragile across the board, Gameweek 25’s Big Bets could define the season.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Big Bet Preview
Anfield hosts another high-stakes chapter in one of the Premier League’s defining rivalries as Liverpool and Manchester City put their seasons on the line. Neither side is at their imperious best, but with Champions League qualification, a fading title chase and managerial legacies all hanging in the balance, this weekend’s Tipple Big Bet is truly all or nothing.