AFC Wimbledon vs. Swindon (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams moving in different directions are set to come together when AFC Wimbledon host Swindon Town at Kingsmeadow in a Boxing Day League Two clash on Thursday.
The hosts are sixth in the table with 33 points from 20 matches, while the visitors are 21st in the standings with 19 points from their 21 league games.
We say: AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Swindon Town
Given that this is a contest between the league's second-strongest home side and the joint-weakest away side, we believe Wimbledon are well-positioned for a straightforward victory.
Adding to their determination is the need to bounce back swiftly from their recent defeat, providing them with extra motivation to secure all three points.
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Bradford vs. Port Vale (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Bradford City will welcome Port Vale to Northern Commercials Stadium on Thursday, as both teams aim to treat their fans to some festive cheer in a Boxing Day League Two encounter.
The Valiants, currently enduring a five-match winless run in the league, will be hoping that their recent dominance in this fixture works in their favour when the two sides step onto the pitch.
We say: Bradford City 1-1 Port Vale
Bradford's recent form has been inconsistent, while they also have a poor record against Port Vale – however, Vale have drawn frequently in recent times, highlighting both their defensive solidity and struggles in attack, which is why we feel that a draw is the likely result that will play out here.
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Bromley vs. Newport (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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For the first time in a competitive fixture, Bromley and Newport County will square off on Thursday, with that League Two contest taking place at Hayes Lane.
A 2-0 victory over Morecambe has the Ravens sitting 13th in the table, one point ahead of Newport, who claimed an emphatic 6-3 win at home to MK Dons.
We say: Bromley 2-2 Newport County
Newport should be feeling good about themselves after such an impressive attacking display last week, but they also tend to leave gaps in behind their backline, conceding three or more goals in six domestic contests this season.
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Carlisle vs. Morecambe (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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The bottom two teams in League Two will aim to close the relegation gap on Thursday as Carlisle United welcome Morecambe to Brunton Park.
Over the weekend, the Cumbrians could only manage a 0-0 draw against Port Vale, though Morecambe were beaten 2-0 by Cheltenham Town, dropping them into dead-last, a point below Carlisle.
We say: Carlisle United 0-1 Morecambe
Despite their recent struggles, Morecambe have looked much more cohesive and decisive away from home, and we believe they can frustrate a side that have been dismal in front of their supporters all season.
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Cheltenham vs. Crewe (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Seeking a third successive home triumph across all competitions, Cheltenham Town return to League Two action on Thursday against Crewe Alexandra at Whaddon Road.
On Friday, the Robins settled for a 2-2 draw with Gillingham, as they sit 14th in the table, while Crewe are pushing for an automatic promotional place, currently fourth following a 0-0 result versus Colchester United.
We say: Cheltenham Town 1-1 Crewe Alexandra
Both sides have found ways to earn points in recent outings, but neither have shown enough quality to make the difference and claim maximum points consistently.
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Colchester vs. Gillingham (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Colchester United will set out to extend their nine-game unbeaten run when they entertain the challenge of Gillingham at the Colchester Community Stadium on Thursday in round 22 of the 2024-25 League Two season.
Both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils in their last outings and will be keen to go one better this time around to hand their fans a welcome Boxing Day present.
We say: Colchester United 1-0 Gillingham
With two of the division's lowest-scoring teams going head-to-head, we are anticipating a drab affair and a narrow triumph for the hosts when all is said and done.
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Fleetwood vs. Chesterfield (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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After parting ways with head coach Charlie Adam on Sunday, Fleetwood Town will host Chesterfield at Highbury Stadium on Boxing Day, hoping the decision sparks a much-needed turnaround in their League Two campaign.
Adam was sacked by the club following a 2-0 defeat to Barrow last Saturday, with early strikes from Emile Acquah and Theo Vassell condemning the Fishermen to their third consecutive league defeat on the road.
We say: Fleetwood Town 1-2 Chesterfield
Despite Chesterfield's recent struggles at Highbury, with defeats in their last two visits, their impressive run of three consecutive victories cannot be overlooked.
This momentum suggests they might prove too strong for the embattled hosts
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Grimsby Town vs. Harrogate (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams that could really do with a win, albeit for very different reasons, will go head-to-head at Blundell Park on Thursday as Grimsby Town play host to Harrogate Town.
The home side are currently in the hunt for a place in the promotion playoffs, while their visitors are seeking to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation zone.
We say: Grimsby Town 2-1 Harrogate Town
Both teams have racked up similar numbers on the defensive end of things, but Grimsby have been the vastly superior side going forward, and we are backing them to come away with maximum points at the sound of the full-time whistle.
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MK Dons vs. Notts County (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides not far apart in the standings will face off this weekend as MK Dons welcome Notts County to Stadium MK for Boxing Day's edition of League Two.
Only one point separates both sides, with the hosts having accumulated 30 points from 19 games, sitting ninth, two spots lower than the Magpies, who have played a game more.
We say: MK Dons 3-1 Notts County
Despite back-to-back league defeats, the hosts enter this clash as favourites, bolstered by their strong record against the visitors.
Notts may have ended their winless streak with an impressive victory in their last outing, but it could prove short-lived as a formidable MK Dons attack aims to bounce back from recent setbacks.
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Salford City vs. Barrow (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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In-form Salford City will have their sights set on securing a fifth victory in six matches across all competitions when they welcome Barrow to the Peninsula Stadium.
While the away side have not enjoyed as smooth a run of results as their hosts of late, they did snap a four-game losing streak last time out and now go in search of consecutive wins.
We say: Salford City 2-1 Barrow
Salford are flying high at the moment and will certainly take some stopping, especially in front of their fans.
While we expect Barrow to be no pushovers, we are also backing the home side to get the job done, albeit by only a narrow margin.
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Tranmere vs. Accrington (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides aiming for a strong close to the year lock horns in round 22 of the League Two as Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley go head to head at Prenton Park on Boxing Day.
With two games left to go in 2024, both teams find themselves separated by just two points and three places at the bottom end of the standings and will head into Thursday's clash in search of a pick-me-up.
We say: Tranmere Rovers 2-1 Accrington Stanley
With just two points separating Tranmere and Accrington at the wrong end of the table, we expect both sides to go all out in search of a morale-boosting result as they look to gather momentum ahead of the new year. Adkins's men have won their most recent four home games against Accrington and we are backing them to come away with all three points once again, albeit by the odd goal.
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Walsall vs. Doncaster (Thursday, 3.00pm)
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Walsall and Doncaster Rovers are in action on Boxing Day when go head to head at the Poundland Bescot Stadium in round 22 of the League Two on Thursday.
While victory could send the visitors into second-place, the Saddlers set out in search of a fifth league win on the bounce as they look to open up a nine-point lead at the top of the table.
We say: Walsall 3-1 Doncaster Rovers
Looking at recent meetings between Walsall and Doncaster, we anticipate a thrilling matchup at the Poundland Bescot Stadium with plenty of goalmouth action.
While we expect McCann's men to put up a fight, home advantage gives Walsall an edge here and we are backing them to make it a cheerful Boxing Day for their supporters.
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Barney Corkhill
