AFC Wimbledon vs. Chesterfield (Friday, 3.00pm)
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In what could be a decisive encounter in the race for promotion from League Two, AFC Wimbledon will host Chesterfield at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Friday.
The home side are fifth with 69 points and occupy the second of four promotion playoff spots, while Chesterfield are in ninth place with 62 points and are four points and two places from the final playoff spot following their 3-0 win against Fleetwood Town on April 12.
We say: AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Chesterfield
Wimbledon may play cautiously given they will not want to risk losing their playoff spot, but their timidness could be to the benefit of Chesterfield.
The visitors' form on the road has been fairly strong, though they may have to settle for a point considering the hosts have not often lost in the past weeks
> League Two preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Chesterfield
Bromley vs. Morecambe (Friday, 3.00pm)
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League Two's basement side Morecambe will be bidding to give their slight survival hopes a major boost when they make the trip to Bromley on Friday afternoon.
Morecambe are rock bottom of the League Two table, seven points behind 22nd-placed Accrington Stanley, while Bromley are 14th, 10 points off the playoff positions in the fourth tier of English football.
We say: Bromley 1-0 Morecambe
It was 2-0 to Bromley in the reverse match earlier this season, and we are predicting another victory for Woodman's side here; Morecambe are seemingly heading out of the Football League, and we are finding it difficult to back them to avoid defeat.
> League Two preview: Bromley vs Morecambe
Carlisle vs. Port Vale (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams at opposite ends of the League Two table are set to clash on Friday afternoon as relegation-battling Carlisle United take on league leaders Port Vale.
The hosts are 23rd in the table and trail safety by six points, while the visitors are top of the standings with a three point lead over second-placed Bradford City.
We say: Carlisle United 1-3 Port Vale
While Carlisle have showed signs of improvement in recent outings, Port Vale are undoubtedly the favourites and should comfortably win this one.
> League Two preview: Carlisle vs Port Vale
Cheltenham vs. Gillingham (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams separated by just one place in the League Two table will come together on Friday as Cheltenham Town face Gillingham at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
The hosts are 16th in the table with 53 points from 42 league games, while the visitors are 17th in the standings with 50 points from their 42 fixtures.
We say: Cheltenham Town 1-1 Gillingham
These two sides are separated by only three points and one place in the League Two table, while they have also drawn each of their past two meetings, leading us to expect another draw here.
> League Two preview: Cheltenham vs Gillingham
Colchester vs. Crewe (Friday, 3.00pm)
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As the race for League Two promotion reaches a climax, playoff hopefuls Colchester United will welcome Crewe Alexandra to the Jobserve Community Stadium for a six-pointer on Friday.
The U's will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce this week, while the Railwaymen will be desperate for three points to keep up with their rivals.
We say: Colchester United 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
All of the momentum seems to be with Colchester ahead of this week's crucial clash, and with the playoffs in sight, they will be motivated to deliver another strong performance.
That being said, Crewe have proven tough to beat on the road, so expect to see a close-fought contest regardless of the result.
> League Two preview: Colchester vs Crewe
Fleetwood vs. Barrow (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Fleetwood Town's outside chances of making the League Two playoffs could finally be ended when they welcome Barrow to Highbury Stadium on Friday.
The Fishermen will be looking to bounce back after consecutive defeats, while the Bluebirds will be hoping to make it three wins on the trot this week.
We say: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Barrow
Fleetwood may have lost two on the bounce ahead of this week's game, but their home record suggests that they will be tough to best at Highbury Stadium.
In the same vein, Barrow have been impressive on the road in recent weeks, and they are unlikely to be beaten on Friday, so expect a close-fought clash.
> League Two preview: Fleetwood vs Barrow
Grimsby Town vs. Swindon (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Grimsby Town play host to Swindon Town on Friday knowing that only a win will ensure that they end the day still sitting in the top seven of the League Two table.
While Swindon are nine points adrift of their hosts with four matches remaining, the visitors are realistically already out of the playoff race.
We say: Grimsby Town 2-2 Swindon Town
As two of the form teams in the division, we are expecting an entertaining fixture between these sides. Swindon have frequently proven that they can upset the odds since Holloway's arrival, and we are backing a high-scoring draw to be played out at Blundell Park.
> League Two preview: Grimsby Town vs Swindon
MK Dons vs. Newport (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Paul Warne begins his reign as MK Dons head coach with a home fixture against Newport County on Friday.
At a time when the home side sit in 19th position in the League Two table, Newport are just one place and one point further up the standings.
We say: MK Dons 1-1 Newport County
The arrival of Warne will bring about a new buzz at MK Dons, yet it may not impact on their fortunes this week. Therefore, we are backing a low-key draw to play out in Milton Keynes, one which may mathematically guarantee fourth-tier survival for both clubs.
> League Two preview: MK Dons vs Newport
Salford City vs. Accrington (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Salford City must win their penultimate match at the Peninsula Stadium against relegation-threatened Accrington Stanley to enhance their fading hopes of making the League Two playoffs.
The Greater Manchester club enter gameweek 43's fixture winless on home soil since early February, a streak that has extended to five matches after Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Doncaster Rovers, and Karl Robinson's men seek maximum points at the expense of struggling opponents, facing the risk of going seven matches without success.
We say: Salford City 1-0 Accrington Stanley
Friday's match is difficult to predict, with Salford winless in five home games and Accrington losing three of their last four away from home.
With Stanley going scoreless in three consecutive away games, we back the Ammies to record a narrow win in front of their fans to snap a two-month wait for success at the Peninsula Stadium.
> League Two preview: Salford City vs Accrington
Tranmere vs. Doncaster (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to return to the top three in the League Two table, Doncaster Rovers will travel to Prenton Park to take on Tranmere Rovers on Friday.
The visitors only trail the automatic promotion spots on goal difference, while their hosts have moved all but clear of the threat of relegation.
We say: Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Doncaster Rovers
Full of confidence under Andy Crosby and desperate for one more victory to seal their League Two survival, we would not be surprised to see Tranmere Rovers hold a Doncaster Rovers side who are faltering but avoiding defeats in their promotion bid.
> League Two preview: Tranmere vs Doncaster
Walsall vs. Harrogate (Friday, 3.00pm)
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Under-fire Walsall manager Mat Sadler will be desperate to spark a revival when his faltering side welcome Harrogate Town to the Bescot Stadium for round 43 of League Two.
The pressure on Sadler has reached fever pitch, with large sections of the fanbase calling for his dismissal following yet another abysmal showing last time out.
We say: Walsall 1-0 Harrogate Town
Although Walsall are enduring a rough patch, the visit of a Harrogate side that has flattered to deceive on the road should provide the perfect opportunity for the hosts to spark their push for automatic promotion back into life.
Each of the last four meetings between these two has ended with only one side finding the net, and with the visitors failing to score in their last six away matches, a narrow win for the Saddlers looks the most likely outcome.
> League Two preview: Walsall vs Harrogate
Oliver Thomas
