Leyton Orient vs. Charlton (Tuesday, 1.00pm)
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Out-of-form Leyton Orient host Charlton Athletic at Brisbane Road on Boxing Day, keen to end their wretched run of results in League One.
The home side have not claimed maximum points on their turf in over two months, and the gameweek 24 encounter presents an opportunity to end that sequence of results.
We say: Leyton Orient 1-1 Charlton Athletic
Both sides may have to accept a point in the London derby, with Leyton Orient's continuing their winless run at Brisbane Road and Charlton settling for another away draw.
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Bristol Rovers vs. Portsmouth (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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League One leaders Portsmouth will head on their travels for a Boxing Day meeting with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
While the visitors are currently top of the standings, Bristol Rovers are sitting in 12th position with 28 points to their name.
We say: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Portsmouth
Although Portsmouth will be targeting three points to aid their promotion bid, we think that they will have to settle for a draw against a Bristol Rovers side that are unbeaten in seven competitive home matches.
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Burton Albion vs. Blackpool (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides with contrasting ambitions this season will face off at Pirelli Stadium when Burton Albion take on Blackpool in League One on Boxing Day.
The hosts are currently in 19th place in the league standings with 21 points after 23 matches, while the visitors are in eighth place with 36 points over the same period.
We say: Burton Albion 1-1 Blackpool
While Burton are coming into this match off the back of two consecutive home defeats, it is worth noting that those were against Stevenage and Portsmouth, who are both in the top six this season. Barring those results, The Brewers have been decent at home, and we fancy them taking a share of the spoils in this one.
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Cheltenham vs. Shrewsbury (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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Cheltenham Town will continue their fight to avoid the drop in League One when they face off against Shrewsbury Town at Completely-Suzuki Stadium on Boxing Day.
The hosts are at the foot of the league standings, currently on 16 points after 21 matches, while the visitors are in 14th place with 27 points, though they have played two matches more than their opponents.
We say: Cheltenham Town 1-1 Shrewsbury Town
Cheltenham have looked much better under the guidance of Darrell Clarke and come into this one, having only lost one of their last five home league games. The Shrews are missing a few key players, and that has shown in their performances of late with back-to-back losses in their last two outings.
With these sides currently possessing the two of worst attacking records in the league this season, chances will likely be at a premium, and we feel there will be nothing to separate them at the final whistle.
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Exeter vs. Wycombe (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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In an action-packed Boxing Day in League One, Exeter City will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they face off against Wycombe Wanderers at St James Park.
The hosts will head into this encounter with 19 points after 21 matches and currently in 20th place in the league standings, while the visitors are 17th with 24 points over the same period.
We say: Exeter City 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Both these sides come into this match having failed to win a single league game in over two months. This is a very even contest on paper, and while both teams are likely to go all out for the win, we feel they will end up sharing the spoils at the final whistle.
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Fleetwood vs. Carlisle (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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On Boxing Day, we will see a League One relegation scrap play out when Carlisle United make the trip to Highbury Stadium to take on Fleetwood Town.
The hosts are currently second bottom in the league standings with 16 points after 22 games, while the visitors are just one point and one place above them, though they have played a game less.
We say: Fleetwood Town 1-0 Carlisle United
While both these sides are carrying very poor recent records into this match, Fleetwood's draw away to league leaders Portsmouth last week would have given them a much-needed boost of confidence, which they will look to carry into this match.
With both sides averaging less than a goal a game, we are certainly not expecting a goal fest here, but we are backing the hosts to edge this one by a single goal.
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Lincoln vs. Bolton (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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Boxing Day brings a tasty League One encounter to the LNER Stadium as Lincoln City host Bolton Wanderers.
The Trotters are looking to close the gap on league leaders Portsmouth while the Imps are eight points off the last playoff spot.
We say: Lincoln City 1-2 Bolton Wanderers
This is a tough one to call, with both sides struggling to show enough consistency in recent matches. However, we have to consider Bolton's dominance in recent meetings between the two and their superior position in the table.
We are predicting a tight match, but the Trotters should edge it out in the end.
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Oxford Utd vs. Cambridge (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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The aroma of hot mince pies and mulled wine is thick in the air, but it is the smell of three points that will have nostrils flaring at Kassam Stadium on Boxing Day as Oxford United host Cambridge United in League One's Oxbridge derby.
The visitors are in 13th place but are coming into this match looking to preserve their unbeaten streak, while the hosts look to boost their chances of making the playoffs.
We say: Oxford United 2-1 Cambridge United
Cambridge are in a good moment but their away form is a major source of concern coming into this match.
Oxford, on the other hand, have been solid at home, and should come out on top in the battle of the U's.
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Peterborough vs. Reading (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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League One high-flyers Peterborough United host struggling Reading on Boxing Day at London Road, with both sides harbouring contrasting ambitions as they head into the festive fixture.
The two teams might be at different ends of the table, but they both come into this match looking to protect their respective unbeaten streaks.
We say: Peterborough United 2-0 Reading
Peterborough will be simply too strong for Reading to handle, especially on home turf.
The Posh have scored for fun at home while keeping a lot of clean sheets, which made this prediction a pretty straightforward one.
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Port Vale vs. Barnsley (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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Boxing Day football brings League One action to Vale Park as Port Vale entertain high-flying Barnsley in a clash of two sides looking to preserve their unbeaten runs.
While the Tykes are looking to get into the playoff mix, the Valiants will seek to open up a wider gap between themselves and teams in the relegation zone.
We say: Port Vale 1-3 Barnsley
Barnsley are one of the best sides on the road this season, losing just one away match so far. While Port Vale might have found their rhythm in recent matches, this test may prove too big for them against a team that has dominated them lately.
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Stevenage vs. Northampton (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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Stevenage and Northampton Town return to action in League One when they go head to head in a mouth-watering Boxing Day clash at the Lamex Stadium.
Having both gained promotion from League Two last season, both sides have settled in the third tier and will look to close out what has been a successful year on a strong note.
We say: Stevenage 2-1 Northampton Town
While Northampton have enjoyed the better of this fixture, their current struggles on the road form give Stevenage a slight edge in this one and we predict that Evans's men will come away with a narrow victory in front of their home supporters.
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Wigan vs. Derby (Tuesday, 3.00pm)
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The action continues in the League One as Derby County journey to the DW Stadium to take on Wigan Athletic in a thrilling Boxing Day showdown.
Shaun Maloney's men have failed to win any of their last five home games against the Rams since December 2013 and will head into this one looking to end this poor run.
We say: Wigan Athletic 1-2 Derby County
Looking at past results between Wigan and Derby County, we anticipate a cagey Boxing Day at the DW Stadium. Warne's men head into the game as one of the most in-form sides in the division and we fancy them claiming all three points in this one.
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Barney Corkhill
