League Two
League Two Predictions and Betting Tips: Salford to secure their spot at the top
William Hill News preview Matchday 11 of League Two on Saturday, with two lunchtime kick-offs and ten matches at 3pm.
Salford City head the table on 19 points, with Barnet and Crewe Alexandra a point behind on 18. Eight clubs are separated by just four points, so a single weekend can reshuffle the top half. Here are our predictions and best bets for every game.
Fleetwood vs Rotherham – Saturday, 12:30pm
- Fleetwood – 6/5
- Draw – 23/10
- Rotherham – 2/1
Fleetwood have lost three of their last five league games, including 1-0 at Salford and 3-1 at Barnet. Rotherham are no better on the road, having drawn 1-1 with Crewe and 3-3 with Salford in recent weeks. Neither side is firing, so a share of the spoils looks the likeliest result.
Prediction: Fleetwood 1-1 Rotherham – 5/1
Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers – Saturday, 12:30pm
- Shrewsbury – 2/1
- Draw – 11/5
- Bristol Rovers – 5/4
Bristol Rovers have won four of their five home games but just one of five away from home. That road record makes them vulnerable here, even with 15 points on the board. Shrewsbury have the chance to take advantage and look good value at home.
Prediction: Shrewsbury 1-0 Bristol Rovers – 8/1
Accrington vs Gillingham – Saturday, 3pm
- Accrington – 13/10
- Draw – 23/10
- Gillingham – 9/5
Gillingham sit fourth on 16 points and have lost just two of their ten games. They have taken seven points from their five away games. Accrington have lacked firepower this season and look set for a tough afternoon.
Prediction: Accrington 0-1 Gillingham – 17/2
Colchester vs Exeter City – Saturday, 3pm
- Colchester – 11/10
- Draw – 9/4
- Exeter City – 11/5
Exeter edged Rotherham 1-0 earlier this month, but they sit in the bottom half and have struggled for consistency. Colchester are mid-table and have home advantage, which should be enough in a tight game.
Prediction: Colchester 2-1 Exeter – 7/1
Crewe vs Rochdale – Saturday, 3pm
- Crewe – 17/20
- Draw – 12/5
- Rochdale – 14/5
Crewe are unbeaten in the league this season, with four wins and six draws from ten games, and have conceded just seven goals. Rochdale are a tidy tenth but have won only one of their five away games. Crewe’s solid defence should see them through.
Prediction: Crewe 2-1 Rochdale – 13/2
Grimsby vs Northampton – Saturday, 3pm
- Grimsby – 3/4
- Draw – 13/5
- Northampton – 16/5
Grimsby are 11th on 13 points and have lost just one of their five home games. Northampton have been short of goals, scoring just three in their first six games. Grimsby should have the edge.
Prediction: Grimsby 2-0 Northampton – 7/1
Newport vs York – Saturday, 3pm
- Newport – 5/2
- Draw – 5/2
- York – 10/11
Newport are unbeaten at home, with three wins and two draws from five. York have won four of four at home, but they are yet to win on the road and have lost twice. Newport can take advantage and 5/2 looks good value on home turf.
Prediction: Newport 2-1 York – 10/1
Oldham vs Cheltenham – Saturday, 3pm
- Oldham – 7/10
- Draw – 27/10
- Cheltenham – 17/5
Cheltenham have collected 15 points, but nine of those came at home and they have won just one of five on their travels. Oldham were one of the best defensive sides in the division last season and should be tough to break down.
Prediction: Oldham 2-0 Cheltenham – 15/2
Port Vale vs Chesterfield – Saturday, 3pm
- Port Vale – 13/8
- Draw – 9/4
- Chesterfield – 6/4
Port Vale were relegated from League One last season and are hoping to bounce straight back. Chesterfield are in the top half on 15 points and have lost just three of their ten league games. Chesterfield should be hard to beat, so the draw looks the best price.
Prediction: Port Vale 1-1 Chesterfield – 5/1
Salford City vs Crawley Town – Saturday, 3pm
- Salford – 4/11
- Draw – 19/5
- Crawley – 11/2
Salford have won four of their five home games and lead the table. Crawley finished 22nd last season and have a lot to prove. The leaders should win comfortably.
Prediction: Salford 3-0 Crawley – 9/1
Swindon vs Walsall – Saturday, 3pm
- Swindon – 13/8
- Draw – 12/5
- Walsall – 11/8
Walsall are also unbeaten, with three wins and six draws from nine games, and they have conceded just six goals. Swindon are tricky to beat at the County Ground, so this one has stalemate written all over it.
Prediction: Swindon 1-1 Walsall – 11/2
Tranmere vs Barnet – Saturday, 3pm
- Tranmere – 23/10
- Draw – 12/5
- Barnet – EVS
Tranmere are unbeaten at home this season, with two wins and three draws from five. Barnet are unbeaten on the road, with two wins and two draws from four, and have scored 20 goals in eight games. Their attack is the best in the division, and it can edge a tight contest.
Prediction: Tranmere 1-2 Barnet – 7/1
*Prices accurate at the time of writing – odds subject to change*
