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Oxford United: The ‘Nearly’ Case
Oxford United’s 0-0 stalemate against Charlton Athletic proved one key thing – Oxford are close to being a top League One side, but aren’t quite there yet.
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Lincoln City look to continue their promotion charge when they face Crewe Alexandra at Sincil Bank
Two straight defeats have seen the Imps slump down to third, but can they turn their form around when mid-table Crewe Alexandra come to visit Sincil Bank?
Oxford United and Charlton Athletic look to boost Play-Off chances in crunch match at the Kassam
Only a point separates Oxford United in 10th and Charlton Athletic in 9th, with a win for either side being crucial in their Play-Off chase.
Is now the time for Hull City’s Tigers to pull away from the promotion pack?
Hull City entertain Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers at the KCOM this weekend with both clubs angling for a big result for differing reasons. Whilst City once again brushed aside doubts over their automatic promotion credentials in midweek, Rovers are still looking to firm results up under their new manager to see off the threat of relegation.
Pompey’s promotion push faces another setback and raises concerns over their fortunes this season
For the fourth consecutive season Pompey are setting their sights on a return to the Championship, but it hasn’t been plain sailing for the seaside city.
Burton Albion look to escape the relegation zone as they host Bristol Rovers
Burton look to propel themselves out of the relegation zone as they host Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night
Rock bottom Northampton host promotion hopefuls Plymouth
After recent results not going their way, the Cobblers now sit 24th in Sky Bet League One with 26 points. Even though the gap is only two points, Northampton Town are winless in 2021 and have only picked up two points from a possible 15.
This is the best we have seen from Ferguson at Posh – the numbers don’t lie
Toby Noakes reviews Darren Ferguson’s 100th game of his third spell in-charge at Peterborough United
Crewe Alexandra welcome Sunderland to the Alexandra Stadium as they go head-to-head in a League One clash
Crewe welcome Sunderland with both teams looking to strengthen their Play-Off hopes.
The Robbo Derby: Karl Robinson’s Oxford travel to Milton Keynes to face the resurgent Dons
MK Dons host red-hot Oxford United at Stadium MK in League One, with both teams looking to respond quickly to midweek defeats.
Posh set to end the month in pole position but face tricky season run-in
The Posh host second-from-bottom Latics on Saturday but then face the hardest run-in out of their promotion rivals.
Alex Gorrin-shaped hole costs Oxford dearly in Portsmouth defeat
Oxford United missed the chance to put even greater pressure on the top six in League One after falling to defeat against Portsmouth in a tight game at the Kassam Stadium. Midfield anchor Alex Gorrin may well have been in position to prevent the only goal of the game had he been on the pitch, but reconfiguring an engine room that appears to have lost it’s way in recent games will be important heading into a testing month of fixtures.
Lincoln City’s Jorge Grant aims to lead the Imps to League One glory
Lincoln City’s answer to Paul Scholes, Jorge Grant, has 15 goal contributions in just 28 appearances this season – as his side sit pretty at the top of England’s third tier.
Blackpool will look to continue their positive momentum as they face Play-Off rivals Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road
Blackpool will look to carry the momentum of their victory at Fratton Park to Bloomfield Road where they have not lost since mid-October against playoff rivals Doncaster.
Beating teams above them could go along way to getting Oxford United promoted
Oxford United host Portsmouth on Tuesday night, hoping to improve their record against fellow top-half sides in order to strengthen their promotion credentials
Northampton look to build on promising performances as they host fellow strugglers Rochdale
Despite losing 4-3 to MK Dons previously, the Cobblers have shown positive signs under temporary manager Jon Brady and will look to get the first three points under their new management against Rochdale.
Travis Johnson’s up-and-down afternoon an important part of the Crewe development process
Crewe Alexandra fell to a late defeat at Swindon after a first half own goal from academy youngster Travis Johnson saw them throw away a first half lead. Despite the full-backs error, he went on to have a good game and Crewe’s policy of developing young players should mean he has plenty more good games in the future.
Strugglers Rochdale host an in-form Plymouth side at The Crown Oil Arena
After their midweek loss away to Blackpool, Dale manager Bryan Barry-Murphy will be looking for a positive response as Plymouth visit The Crown Oil Arena this Saturday.
Can Northampton Town end their scoring drought away at MK Dons?
MK Dons will be hoping to inflict further misery on managerless Northampton Town this Saturday as they face the Cobblers at Stadium MK.
Charlie Wyke crucial to Sunderland’s hopeful promotion back to the Championship
The Black Cat’s currently sit just outside the playoffs in the league but as of recent, the club have secured a place in the Papa John’s trophy final to play Tranmere Rovers. This is another trip to Wembley after losing in the Checkatrade trophy two years ago and they will look to bring silverware back to the Stadium of Light.
Grant McCann’s faith repaid as Hull City’s Tigers look to inflict another mauling
Hull City were in unstoppable form on Wednesday evening as they crushed Wigan Athletic 5-0 at the DW Stadium. Following a disappointing defeat to MK Dons at the weekend, Grant McCann’s men once more responded to a setback to move into the League One automatic promotion places, travelling to faltering Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
Ng is gone and Pickering is going, but the Crewe production line shows no signs of slowing
Crewe Alexandra travel to Swindon Town on Saturday hoping to keep their play-off ambitions alive. Despite two of the brightest products of their famed academy singing for Championship clubs in January, they look set for an exciting future under the stewardship of David Artell
Crewe Alexandra: The pioneers of youth development
Crewe Alexandra are one of the Football League’s finest producers of youth talent, with Dario Gradi the mastermind behind their success. Rhy Pountain discusses.
The Posh must learn from their promotion rivals’ mistakes if they wish to maintain their title-winning ambitions
Toby Noakes previews Peterborough United’s League One clash with AFC Wimbledon at the Western Homes Stadium on Saturday