AFC Wimbledon vs. Colchester (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Both sides will be aiming to bounce back from defeat when AFC Wimbledon host Colchester United in League Two on Friday.
AFC Wimbledon were beaten 1-0 at home by Sutton United, while Colchester lost by the same scoreline at MK Dons.
We say: AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Colchester United
Both sides suffered disappointing defeats on Boxing Day, so they will be keen to return with victories on Friday. However, Colchester have lost six of their last seven matches to slide perilously closer to the relegation zone.
AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, may view their surprising home defeat to Sutton as a blip. We expect them to win here and potentially move back into the playoff positions as a result.
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Barrow vs. Accrington (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Both sides will be hoping to return to winning ways when Barrow host Accrington Stanley on Friday.
Barrow were held 2-2 at home by the League Two leaders Stockport County on Boxing Day, while Accrington lost away to Harrogate Town.
We say: Barrow 2-0 Accrington Stanley
The fact that Barrow were left disappointed with a draw against League Two's leaders on Boxing Day shows how far Wild's side have come. Accrington, on the other hand, appear to be trending in a downwards direction at the moment.
As such, we can envisage the Bluebirds securing another clean sheet at home on their way to victory, which could seen them end the calendar year within the automatic promotion positions.
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Bradford vs. Stockport (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Both teams will be attempting to extend unbeaten runs of five matches in League Two when Bradford City host Stockport County on Friday.
Bradford were held 2-2 at home by Morecambe on Boxing Day, while Stockport shared the spoils away to Barrow with the same scoreline.
We say: Bradford City 1-2 Stockport County
Stockport have only kept one clean sheet on the road this season, so Bradford will certainly fancy their chances of scoring at the very least. The hosts would likely settle for another point to extend their unbeaten run.
However, we expect the league leaders to build on their superb fight back against Barrow on Boxing Day, with the likes of Powell and Madden licking their lips if they receive starting berths as expected.
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Mansfield vs. Doncaster (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Two teams in highly contrasting forms go head-to-head at One Call Stadium on Friday evening as Mansfield Town entertain the challenge of Doncaster Rovers.
The hosts are currently on a run of three victories on the bounce, while their visitors set out looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat.
We say: Mansfield Town 2-0 Doncaster Rovers
Mansfield have been in imperious form of late and are huge favourites to come out on top here. We fully expect the home side to get the job done come the end of the 90 minutes.
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MK Dons vs. Crawley (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Round 25 of the 2023-24 League Two season sees MK Dons and Crawley Town square up against each other at Stadium Milton Keynes on Friday evening.
Both sides came away with maximum points from their respective last outings and will be looking to pick up where they left off last time out.
We say: MK Dons 2-1 Crawley Town
The teams boast similar attacking records heading into this one, and we are tipping them both to find the back of the net. However, MK Dons have been more solid defensively, and we just about fancy them to secure the win.
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Newport vs. Crewe (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Newport County and Crewe Alexandra bring their year to a close on Friday when they go head to head at Rodney Parade in round 25 of the League Two.
It has been a tough festive season for the Railwaymen who are without a win in six consecutive games, but they will look to find their feet and close out the year on a positive note.
We say: Newport County 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Newport extended their unbeaten home form with a resolute Boxing Day display against Forest Green Rovers and we are backing them to pick up where they left off and edge out a floundering Crewe side who have failed to taste victory since late November.
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Notts County vs. Morecambe (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Notts County and Morecambe take to the pitch for the last time in 2023 when they square off at Meadow Lane in round 25 of the League Two on Friday.
Both sides head into the game off the back of contrasting Boxing Day results, with the Magpies claiming a comfortable victory over Doncaster Rovers in front of their home supporters.
We say: Notts County 2-1 Morecambe
Notts County picked up a late Christmas present against Doncaster and will head into Friday's game with renewed confidence. Williams's side take on a Morecambe side who have struggled to steady their ship in recent weeks and we fancy them claiming all three points in front of their home supporters.
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Salford City vs. Grimsby Town (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Salford City and Grimsby Town will be looking to close out the year on a positive note when they go head to head in round 25 of the League Two on Friday.
With just two points separating the two sides in the bottom end of the table, this weekend's game could prove pivotal in their quest for survival and we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Peninsula Stadium.
We say: Salford City 1-0 Grimsby Town
After a rough run of results, Salford and Grimsby will head into Friday's game looking to pick up a morale-boosting result ahead of the new year. While both sides are evenly matched on paper, we predict the Ammies will come away with all three points against a Grimsby side who are yet to taste victory away from home this season.
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Swindon vs. Forest Green (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Forest Green Rovers can climb out of the League Two basement on Friday when they head to the County Ground for a date with Swindon Town.
On Boxing Day, the Robins gave up an early goal at home to Wrexham and could not recover, losing 1-0 and falling down to 15th in the table, while the Green dropped to the bottom of the league thanks to a 4-2 defeat at Newport County.
We say: Swindon Town 1-2 Forest Green Rovers
Neither side have been particularly sharp over 90 minutes this month, but we believe the visitors will make life difficult for a Swindon side that seem to be their own worst enemies and where frustration appears to be growing.
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Walsall vs. Wrexham (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Before 2023 ends, Walsall will host Wrexham on Friday at Bescot Stadium in the 24th League Two fixture for both sides.
The Saddlers have won two of their last three domestic encounters, defeating Crew Alexandra 2-0 on Boxing Day, while Wrexham held onto a 1-0 victory over Swindon Town, their third successive triumph in this competition.
We say: Walsall 1-2 Wrexham
While we expect Walsall to put up a formidable fight on Friday, the consistency and experience of Wrexham should give them the edge in this encounter.
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Oliver Thomas
