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Goal-shy Brighton and Hove Albion host Leeds United on Saturday in the Premier League in search of a win to help ease any tentative fears of being dragged into a relegation fight, but the visitors’ new found defensive resilience is likely to make it a testing afternoon.
Portsmouth kept their hopes of finishing in the League One play-off places alive with a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers on Saturday, and it was in no small part thanks to their dynamic managerial duo.
Play-off chasing Portsmouth host a Bristol Rovers side that are all but relegated from League One at Fratton Park on Saturday, hoping for a victory to begin a renaissance in form to keep their promotion dreams alive.
AFC Wimbledon beat Oxford United 2-1 on Tuesday night to strengthen their hopes of avoiding relegation from League One this season, and the significance of the victory was only magnified by the crumbling of the breakaway Super League project in the wider football world.
Oxford United travel to Plough Lane on Tuesday hoping to extend their winning run and hold on to their place in the League One play-off places, although AFC Wimbledon have been in fine form themselves and are still searching for points to ensure they will be playing in the third tier next season.
Even though Lincoln City’s exciting front four largely misfired in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over League One relegation-strugglers Bristol Rovers, January signing Regan Poole excelled at right-back as he attempts work his way back up the EFL pyramid five years on from his Manchester United debut
Promotion-chasing Lincoln City travel to relegation-threatened Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon searching for another positive result to further consolidate their place in the play-offs.
Newport County’s goal-less draw against Carlisle Untied on Tuesday night saw them move another step closer to securing a League Two play-off place in what would be another impressive achievement for young manager Mike Flynn
Newport County host Carlisle United on Tuesday evening at Rodney Parade with the Exiles looking for a win in order to hold on to the final play-off place in League Two with just a handful of games of the season remaining.
Watford brushed aside fellow promotion-chasers Reading on Friday night at Vicarage Road in what was another impressive showing from winger Ismaila Sarr as he scored twice in the space of two first half minutes
Watford host Reading on Friday night in search of a win to move another step closer to securing an immediate return to the Premier League, however Veljko Paunovic’s Royals are in need of points of their own to make sure they hold on to a play-off spot
Despite selecting possibly their most attacking line-up of the season, Karl Robinson’s Oxford United fell to a 2-1 defeat against Accrington Stanley at the Kassam Stadium on Easter Monday, leaving their hopes of reaching the League One play-offs hanging by a thread.
After a frustrating afternoon at Sunderland last time out, Oxford United are looking to get back to winning ways against an out-of-sorts Accrington Stanley in order to stay in touch with the League One play-off places.
Despite Barry Bannan’s best efforts, Sheffield Wednesday fell to a 1-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road in their Good Friday Championship fixture. Even though the Hornets were not at their best, Will Hughes once again impressed in an unfamiliar role that Bannan has become something of a specialist in.
Watford take on Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road in their Good Friday fixture, hoping that Will Hughes can continue his fine recent form and inspire them to another three points to reaffirm their grip on the Championship’s final automatic promotion place.
Matt Jay continued his impressive break-out season for Exeter City by scoring the winning goal in their 1-0 victory over Salford City on Saturday, the fact it came just two days after Jay’s close friend and fellow Exeter academy graduate Ollie Watkins had scored on his England debut made it all the more enjoyable for manager Matt Taylor.
Salford City appointed their third manager of the season in former Blackpool and Bradford boss Gary Bowyer on Monday, and his opening fixture against fellow play-off chasers Exeter City is unlikely to be an easy one.
Swindon Town made it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 victory at Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night. A change in their defensive structure has helped them to consecutive clean sheets and the return of Anthony Grant has been a key aspect of it.
Bristol Rovers host Swindon Town at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night with Joey Barton’s side still searching for a level of consistency that could drag them away from the relegation zone
Oxford United made an impressive statement in the League One play-off race with a 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers. Their first half performance was practically faultless, even if head coach Karl Robinson was unwilling to say so.
Doncaster Rovers travel to Oxford United on Tuesday night in search of a win to re-ignite their hopes of promotion to the Championship after an indifferent run of form following the departure of manager Darren Moore.
Conor Hourihane’s early goal helped Swansea to another unconvincing win, this time against Luton at Kenilworth Road. Even though the Irishman is only showing his brilliance in flashes, he appears to be just what Steve Cooper’s side need.
Swansea City travel to Luton Town on Saturday lunchtime looking for a win to move into the Championship’s automatic promotion places. Nathan Jones’ side have already shown a capacity to upset the odds this season though and are unlikely to give the visitors a comfortable afternoon.
Oxford United reclaimed the bragging rights in the A420 derby with a 2-1 win at the County Ground on Tuesday, although the evening was far more significant than simply beating rivals Swindon to claim three points.