
Morecambe could clinch promotion to League One with victory against Bradford City
Morecambe could stage a sensational promotion to League One if they beat Bradford and results elsewhere go their way.
Morecambe could stage a sensational promotion to League One if they beat Bradford and results elsewhere go their way.
With the final weekend of the regular EFL season fast approaching many teams still have all to play for, particularly in League Two.
Mansfield Town were not messing about and went all guns blazing and blew Oldham to smithereens with an impressive 4-1 victory.
The Stags play their final home league match this weekend with Nigel Clough’s men looking to get back to winning ways against Keith Curle’s Oldham Athletic.
After a wretched opening 45 minutes against strugglers Barrow, Keith Hill changed personnel and formation at half time to great effect as his side kept their automatic promotion hopes alive.
Tranmere play host to Barrow on Saturday with both sides looking for a win to boost their vastly different aims going into the crunch period of the season.
Now the pressure is off for the Stags and they are able to enjoy their final three games without the worries of relegation, their penultimate away game of the season is against promotion-pushing Salford City.
If Cambridge United secure three points against local rivals Stevenage on Saturday afternoon, the U’s will secure a return to the third tier for the first time since 2002.
What a way to ensure League Two status for another year. A dominant game from the amber and blues saw finally get over the line with three games to go.
Mansfield Town are within touching distance of the 50-point mark as they face fellow survival hopefuls Scunthorpe United with both sides needing a positive result.
Colchester dominated in what was a must-win game for the U’s. For Walsall, questions have once again been raised about interim manager Brian Dutton, as they look set for their lowest finish in 100 years of league football.
Rampant Rovers overcame a spirited second-half display from Scunthorpe to relight their promotion hopes in a thrilling game in Gloucestershire.
After midweek results did not go in Mansfield Town’s favour, the amber and blues dropped down to fourth from bottom and still need a couple of points to stay in League Two for next season.
While it looks increasingly likely that both Leyton Orient and Barrow will remain in League Two, they could be two divisions apart by the start of next season.
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.
The Stags lacked the cutting edge as they were unlucky not to win the game. Stephen Quinn and Tyrese Sinclair both saw efforts cannon back off the post but the youngster proved the star man that helped the amber and blues earn a point.
While both sides have managed to score 60 league goals this season, Cambridge and Exeter have very different aspirations ahead of their clash at The Abbey.
The Saddlers welcome Forest Green Rovers to the Banks’s Stadium as both sides look to stamp out worrying winless runs.
Mansfield Town have six games to get enough points on the board and not get dragged into a relegation scrap as Newport County travel to the One Call Stadium in the hunt of solidifying their place in the Play-Offs.
After some personnel and formation tweaks Tranmere bounced back from the Good Friday defeat to Cheltenham and more than matched leaders Cambridge to earn a bank holiday point.
Alex Jones analyses how Cambridge United’s new diamond formation has made cemented their position as one of League Two’s promotion favourites.
After an uninspiring performance against Leyton Orient, the Stags are back on the road to face Play-Off hunting Exeter City at St James’ Park.
Over the last few weeks, Essex’s football scene in the EFL has been threatened by relegation in League Two as both Southend United and Colchester United fight for survival as they bid to stay in the Football League.