League Two
Bromley can win League 2 with victory over Walsall
Saturday afternoon brings the final day of the League Two season, and with it comes drama at both ends of the table.
Automatic promotion, play-off places, and relegation are all still to be decided, meaning every goal could prove decisive. With so much riding on these fixtures, expect tension, urgency, and plenty of twists as the campaign reaches its conclusion.
Here, William Hill News provides score predictions for every game, and full previews for the key clashes.
League Two predictions – Final day:
Barrow 1-2 Newport
Bromley 2-0 Walsall
Cheltenham 2-1 Colchester
Crawley 1-2 Salford
Crewe 1-2 Cambridge
Fleetwood 3-3 MK Dons
Gillingham 1-0 Shrewsbury
Harrogate 2-1 Barnet
Notts County 0-0 Bristol Rovers
Oldham 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Swindon 1-1 Chesterfield
Tranmere 3-1 Grimsby
Barrow v Newport – Saturday, 3pm
Barrow – 2/1
Draw – 9/4
Newport – 5/4
Barrow AFC host Newport County in a fixture that could confirm relegation for the home side.
Barrow sit bottom of the table and require a remarkable swing in goal difference, alongside a loss for Crawley, to have any chance of survival. Realistically, their fate looks sealed, but they will still aim to sign off with a strong performance.
For Newport, the equation is far simpler. A win guarantees their safety, removing any doubt heading into the final whistle. That clarity of purpose, combined with the pressure on Barrow, could work in their favour.
Given the circumstances, Newport’s motivation and composure may prove decisive.
Bromley v Walsall – Saturday, 3pm
Bromley – 17/20
Draw – 27/10
Walsall – 13/5
Bromley FC take on Walsall FC knowing the title is still within reach.
Bromley can win the league, but only if they better the result of Milton Keynes Dons. If both sides win, MK Dons will lift the trophy, meaning Bromley not only need three points but potentially a strong performance as well.
Walsall, meanwhile, are comfortably mid-table with little at stake. That lack of pressure could make them unpredictable, but Bromley’s incentive is far greater.
Expect the hosts to do their part and pile pressure on their title rivals.
Harrogate v Barnet – Saturday, 3pm
Harrogate – 7/5
Draw – 23/10
Barnet – 13/8
Harrogate Town face Barnet FC in one of the most intriguing fixtures of the day.
Harrogate are in the relegation zone and must win to have any chance of survival. Even then, they may still fall short if Crawley also secure victory due to an inferior goal difference. It’s a high-pressure scenario where only three points will do.
Barnet, however, are chasing the play-offs. A win here, combined with a slip from either Swindon or Chesterfield, could see them sneak into the top seven.
With both sides desperate for a result, this could be one of the most open and entertaining matches of the afternoon, but Harrogate’s urgency might just give them the edge.
Swindon v Chesterfield – Saturday, 3pm
Swindon – 9/5
Draw – 12/5
Chesterfield – 5/4
Swindon Town host Chesterfield FC in a straight shootout for the play-offs.
Both sides know that a win guarantees their place in the top seven, while defeat could see them drop out, especially with Barnet waiting to capitalise.
That pressure could lead to a cagey encounter, with neither side wanting to make the decisive mistake. At the same time, the prize on offer may force both teams to take risks as the game progresses.
A draw could open the door for Barnet, but it feels like a result that neither side will want, making this a fascinating tactical battle to close out the season.
