League One stats and tips
Burton v Port Vale - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's the task facing Burton Albion boss M. Paterson on Saturday. His side face Port Vale having been beaten in each of their last 3 League One games.
Carlisle v Stevenage - Win / Draw / Win - away win
It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's the task facing Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson on Saturday. His side face Stevenage having been beaten in each of their last 4 League One outings.
Northampton v Derby - Double Chance - away win or draw
What a miserable run of results for Northampton Town and their fans, with their last League One success now coming 5 games ago. Boss Jon Brady has to find a remedy, and quickly. Will Derby County at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday come too soon, or be a turning point?
Barnsley v Cambridge - Double Chance - home win or draw
Being a football fan can be hard going, and Cambridge United’s dogged old follows know that better than most right now. Their team, led by G. Monk, has now failed to win any of their last 7 League One matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Barnsley at Oakwell on Friday afternoon. Backing opposition gaffer Neill Collins to add to their misery by inspiring his team to either a win or draw can be backed at top odds of 1.14.
Exeter v Charlton - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Charlton Athletic have enjoyed meeting Exeter City in the League One in recent years, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. G. Caldwell will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while Nathan Jones will be expecting more of the same on Friday afternoon.
Fleetwood v Cheltenham - Double Chance - home win or draw
Following your favourite footy team year after year can be a pretty dispiriting experience at times, and Cheltenham Town’s hardy follows know that better than most right now. Their club, led by Darrell Clarke, is now winless in their previous 6 League One matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Friday afternoon. Backing opposition boss C. Adam to extend the run by leading his lads to a positive result can be backed at top odds of 1.33.
Lincoln v L Orient - Half Time / Full Time - home / home
Those that favour the half time/full time market will be keeping their eye on Lincoln City. M. Skubala's side has been incredibly dominant in recent League One games, holding the lead at HT in each of their last 3 and going on to win them all at FT. Leyton Orient on Friday afternoon will be one to watch.
Peterborough v Carlisle - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Carlisle United will be hoping not to add to the 14 matches they have already been losing at both HT and FT this season when they square off against Peterborough United on Friday. Paul Simpson's players already lead the rest of League One in that area, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss D. Ferguson may not feel the same way, however.
Reading v Northampton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Reading's recent League One matches have been brimming with goalmouth excitement. All of their last 5 have had over 2.5 goals, and Friday against Northampton Town could well deliver more of the same. Neutrals will be hoping that R. Sellés Salvador and Jon Brady send their lads out to push forward again.
Shrewsbury v Oxford Utd - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Friday afternoon, then the clash between Oxford United and Shrewsbury Town could be worth checking out. Des Buckingham's team lead League One in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 26 of their League One games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from Paul Hurst's men could keep the score down.
Wigan v Burton - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It may not be a record they're particularly enamoured with, but Burton Albion currently lead all opponents in League One when it comes to fixtures where they've been drawing at both HT and FT this season, with their tally now at 8 in 38 games. They will put that unwanted consistency on the line against Wigan Athletic at DW Stadium on Friday, in a fixture that could see yet another tie.
Wycombe v Portsmouth - Double Chance - away win or draw
We all dream of our club suddenly becoming invincible, and for some fans that dream comes true. It has been weeks since Portsmouth’s merry fans watched their team suffer defeat in League One. J. Mousinho’s boys are now unbeaten in 12 matches, and he'll be expecting that they can keep going against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on Friday afternoon. Best value odds of 1.40 are available to back Portsmouth to either win or draw.
Peterborough v Port Vale - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Expect entertainment, excitement and plenty of goalmouth action when Peterborough United and Port Vale face off on Tuesday evening in League One. D. Ferguson and A. Crosby's squads have ample talent in attacking areas, and our smart tipsters are backing them to show that at ABAX Stadium. 14 of them have saved a bet the match to contain over 2.5 goals during the 90 mins. 1.67 is the highest price among the UK's top bookmakers for this bet, and it's definitely one we like the look for too.