AFC Wimbledon vs. Port Vale (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Second travels to fifth in a pivotal League Two promotion battle on Saturday lunchtime, as AFC Wimbledon welcome Port Vale to the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Both teams' third-tier ambitions suffered slight blows last time out, as the hosts were slain 1-0 by Gillingham, while Port Vale had to fight back to earn a 2-2 draw against playoff hopefuls Grimsby Town.
We say: AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Port Vale
While goalscoring has not been a problem for Port Vale over these past few weeks, Wimbledon's shooting boots have failed them, a recipe for disaster against Moore's prolific men.
The visitors still concede plenty of chances and should not walk away from this one unscathed, but they could very well walk away with automatic promotion in the bag as Wimbledon prepare for the playoffs.
> League Two preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale
Doncaster vs. Bradford (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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One of the headline clashes at the top end of the League Two table will take place at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday, as Doncaster Rovers welcome Bradford City.
With two games remaining, the hosts top the division, sitting three points above their visitors in the final automatic promotion spot and four above fourth place.
We say: Doncaster Rovers 2-1 Bradford City
Bradford City appear to be faltering in their automatic promotion bid, despite still sitting in the top three for now, while the hosts appear to have hit their stride at the right time, and we back Doncaster Rovers to seal their promotion with a third straight victory on Saturday.
> League Two preview: Doncaster vs Bradford
Harrogate vs. Notts County (Saturday, 1.00pm)
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Seeking to secure their place in the League Two playoffs, Notts County travel to Wetherby Road to face bottom-half side Harrogate Town in their penultimate league fixture of the season on Saturday afternoon.
The Magpies are looking to complete their first league double over the Sulphurites after winning the reverse fixture at Meadow Lane by a 1-0 scoreline six months ago.
We say: Harrogate Town 2-2 Notts County
A closely-contested battle between one of League Two's in-form home teams against the second-best away side in the division is set to take place. Notts County will be keen to build up some positive momentum ahead of a possible playoff campaign, but we can see a buoyant Harrogate outfit claiming at least a share of the spoils this weekend.
> League Two preview: Harrogate vs Notts County
Barrow vs. Bromley (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bromley will be aiming to keep their slim League Two playoff hopes alive when they take on Barrow on Saturday afternoon.
The visitors are currently 12th in the League Two table, five points behind seventh-placed Grimsby Town, while Barrow occupy 14th, boasting 57 points from their 44 matches during an underwhelming campaign.
We say: Barrow 1-1 Bromley
Bromley need to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but Barrow's home record this season is strong, and we are expecting the hosts to be good enough for at least a point, which would still represent a solid result for Bromley in the grand scheme of things.
> League Two preview: Barrow vs Bromley
Cheltenham vs. Carlisle (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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At risk of relegation from League Two this weekend, second-from-bottom Carlisle United will travel to take on Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday.
The Robins will be looking to make it four games unbeaten, while the Cumbrians will be aiming for their fourth win from their last five.
We say: Cheltenham Town 1-2 Carlisle United
Cheltenham may have bounced back from a difficult spell with some commendable results, but Carlisle are in better form despite the disparity in league position.
Additionally, the hosts have been particularly poor at home, while the visitors will be under immense pressure with the threat of relegation looming and will be motivated for every duel.
> League Two preview: Cheltenham vs Carlisle
Chesterfield vs. Morecambe (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Chesterfield play host to Morecambe on Saturday afternoon knowing that three points could be required to keep them in the hunt for the playoffs.
At a time when the home side sit in 10th position in the League Two table, Morecambe are bottom and have already been relegated.
We say: Chesterfield 2-0 Morecambe
Although Morecambe will be playing for pride in this game, it may matter little against a determined Chesterfield side. We are backing the home team to score a goal in each half to seal a relatively comfortable victory.
> League Two preview: Chesterfield vs Morecambe
Fleetwood vs. Newport (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Fleetwood Town and Newport County square off on Saturday afternoon with little to play for during the closing two matches of the season.
While the home side sit in 15th position in the League Two table, Newport are down in 20th place, albeit safe from relegation.
We say: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Newport County
With both teams out of form heading into this encounter, we do not expect the most entertaining of fixtures. An irrelevant low-scoring draw could play out, not really benefitting either side in their efforts to end the season on a high.
> League Two preview: Fleetwood vs Newport
Gillingham vs. Swindon (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides locked in mid-table with little left to play for will go head-to-head at Priestfield Stadium this weekend, as Gillingham prepare to host Swindon Town in their penultimate game of the 2024-25 League Two season.
While the Gills will be keen to extend their unbeaten run, Swindon make the trip aiming to bounce back from a setback that officially dashed their late promotion hopes.
We say: Gillingham 1-1 Swindon Town
Both teams are evenly matched in their current circumstances, and with Gillingham's drawing habit meeting Swindon's poor history at Priestfield, another stalemate feels like the most fitting outcome.
> League Two preview: Gillingham vs Swindon
MK Dons vs. Grimsby Town (Saturday, 3.00pm)
Two teams with contrasting stakes go head-to-head this weekend at Stadium MK, as MK Dons look to build on recent momentum against a Grimsby Town side battling to cling onto the final playoff berth.
The Dons registered their first win under new manager Paul Warne with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Crewe Alexandra last weekend, with the result confirming their League Two status for another season and finally halting a six-match winless run.
We say: MK Dons 0-1 Grimsby Town
While Grimsby have only won once in all four visits to MK Dons, their greater urgency in the playoff race could see them edge this encounter, especially with the hosts showing more defensive discipline of late, which may keep the scoreline tight.
> League Two preview: MK Dons vs Grimsby Town
Salford City vs. Colchester (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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As the League Two season reaches its climax, our attention shifts to the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday for a high-stakes clash between Salford City and Colchester United.
Colchester and Salford sit one and two points behind seventh-placed Grimsby Town, respectively, making this a crucial match for both teams in their quest to reach the playoffs.
We say: Salford City 1-1 Colchester United
With both sides desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive, this clash promises to be a tightly contested, cagey affair, and we feel these two will have to settle for a share of the spoils at the final whistle.
> League Two preview: Salford City vs Colchester
Tranmere vs. Crewe (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Three massive League Two points are on the line this weekend at Prenton Park, where Tranmere Rovers will be playing host to Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.
A victory for the hosts will secure their status in the division for next season, while three points from the visitors could keep them in the running to make the playoffs.
We say: Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Crewe Alexandra
While Tranmere Rovers have improved at home over the last month, Crewe have been a tough team to beat on the road this season, and we feel the visitors will take at least a point from this contest.
> League Two preview: Tranmere vs Crewe
Walsall vs. Accrington (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Promotion hopefuls Walsall will clash with Accrington Stanley in their gameweek 45 League Two fixture at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday.
The home side will go in search of their first win since February as they look to bolster their chances of automatic promotion, while the visiting side will aim to extend their unbeaten run to four matches, in hopes of avoiding the drop.
We say: Walsall 1-0 Accrington Stanley
Given the desperation of the home side to earn automatic promotion to League One and the quality within their ranks, we can only envisage a victory for the hosts; therefore, we reckon that Sadler's charges will claim a 1-0 win.
