Barnsley vs. Peterborough (Monday, 3.00pm)
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With a chance at mathematic safety in League One, Peterborough United are set to travel to face a struggling Barnsley at Oakwell Stadium on Monday.
The Tykes will be looking for just their second win in 10 matches, while the Posh will be hoping to make it three unbeaten.
We say: Barnsley 1-2 Peterborough United
Barnsley have been in dire form in recent weeks, and while Peterborough have been mixed, their strength on the road is hard to look past.
The Posh will also be motivated by the chance to secure mathematical safety in League One with a win, so expect them to put in a strong performance on Monday.
> League One preview: Barnsley vs Peterborough
Blackpool vs. Wrexham (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Having fallen out of the automatic promotion spots in League One, Wrexham will be desperate to take all three points when they travel to face Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Monday.
The Seasiders are in strong form having won four of their last five games, while the Red Dragons have prevailed in just one of their last four.
We say: Blackpool 1-1 Wrexham
Blackpool have been in strong form in recent months and have proven difficult to beat since before the turn of the year, so expect a close-fought contest.
Additionally, with Wrexham struggling to take maximum points against teams lower down the table, they could find it especially difficult against the resistant Seasiders, so anticipate both sides to unhappily share the spoils on Monday.
> League One preview: Blackpool vs Wrexham
Bristol Rovers vs. Stevenage (Monday, 3.00pm)
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The threat of relegation from League One looms over Bristol Rovers unless they can collect points in their final three games of the season, starting against visitors Stevenage on Monday at Memorial Stadium.
The hosts are fourth last in 21st place with 43 points following their 1-1 draw with Wrexham on Friday, and they occupy the division's final relegation spot, whereas Stevenage lost 3-1 against Blackpool on April 18 and are in 15th place with 52 points.
We say: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Stevenage
It is hard to see Bristol Rovers winning on Monday considering they come into the clash in such poor form, but they will at least take confidence from their draw with Wrexham.
Stevenage were strong from a defensive perspective last time out, but given their struggles in the final third, they are unlikely to score more than once.
> League One preview: Bristol Rovers vs Stevenage
Burton Albion vs. Birmingham (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to boost their survival chances in the third tier, Burton Albion welcome League One champions Birmingham City to the Pirelli Stadium on Easter Monday.
The Brewers forced a share of the spoils at Exeter City on Good Friday, whilst Blues were held to a lacklustre draw by Crawley Town in the Second City.
We say: Burton Albion 1-1 Birmingham City
With survival on the line over the next few weeks, Burton will be pumped and raring to cause an upset against champions Birmingham this weekend.
Blues have taken their foot off the gas with first place clinched, which could open the door for the Brewers to earn a valuable point at the Pirelli Stadium.
> League One preview: Burton Albion vs Birmingham
Cambridge vs. Leyton Orient (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Cambridge United's four-year stay in League One could officially come to an end when they host Leyton Orient at the Cledara Abbey Stadium in an Easter Monday matchup.
Neil Harris's men will be consigned to the drop with a defeat if other results go against them, while their visitors are involved in a multi-team scrap for the fourth and final playoff spot.
We say: Cambridge United 1-3 Leyton Orient
Fighting fire with fire has been the way forward for Leyton Orient, unsurprising given the talent of Donley and Kelman - the division's top scorer - in the final third.
Wellens's men have our vote to continue on that path against Cambridge, who for all of their dogged displays in recent weeks are highly vulnerable at home, but they will live to fight another day if Birmingham can take care of business against Burton and 21st-placed Bristol Rovers fail to beat Stevenage.
> League One preview: Cambridge vs Leyton Orient
Crawley vs. Exeter (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Crawley Town must beat Exeter City at Broadfield Stadium on Easter Monday to keep their faint hopes of League One survival alive after gameweek 44.
The Red Devils could only draw on Good Friday against freshly crowned champions Birmingham City, leaving them six points behind Burton Albion, having played one game more than the side they are chasing in 20th.
We say: Crawley Town 1-1 Exeter City
Although Exeter have no serious motivation in the final rounds of 2024-25, the away side's form and history in this fixture mean Crawley are expected to settle for a point in West Sussex, thus all but confirming their relegation to League Two.
> League One preview: Crawley vs Exeter
Lincoln vs. Bolton (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Bolton Wanderers travel to Lincoln City on Easter Monday, seeking to end a three-match losing run to enhance their late-season push for a playoff place in gameweek 44's League One contest at LNER Stadium.
The Trotters, currently in eighth place, are three points behind Leyton Orient, who sit in sixth, highlighting their proximity to a coveted top-six berth, and they could advance toward this goal against a home side with little left to play for this season.
We say: Lincoln City 2-1 Bolton Wanderers
Although Lincoln have lost seven of the previous eight meetings with Bolton, the Imps' current form on home soil and Bolton's struggling results present Skubala's men with an opportunity after a five-year wait.
We expect the hosts to finally end their wait for success in this matchup and disrupt the Trotters' playoff ambitions.
> League One preview: Lincoln vs Bolton
Mansfield vs. Reading (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams with contrasting ambitions face off in round 43 of the League One campaign as Mansfield Town welcome Reading to One Call Stadium on Monday.
The hosts will be aiming to bring an end to their dismal run in a bid to tighten their grip on safety, while the visitors will be looking to bounce back from a pair of underwhelming outings that have seen them slip out of the promotion playoff zone.
We say: Mansfield Town 1-2 Reading
Both sides are struggling for consistency, with Reading blunt in the final third on the road, but the fact that they face a Mansfield side that has shipped six goals across their last three home games could hand the visitors a slight edge.
> League One preview: Mansfield vs Reading
Northampton vs. Shrewsbury (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Northampton Town will be motivated to bounce back to winning ways as they welcome an already dejected Shrewsbury Town to Sixfields Stadium on Monday for round 43 of League One in a bid to steer clear of the drop zone.
The hosts are without victory in back-to-back matches, winning just once in their last seven outings, while the visitors have already been condemned to League Two for the 2025-26 campaign.
We say: Northampton Town 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
With Shrewsbury already resigned to life in League Two next season, Northampton will sense an opportunity to make home advantage count in their push to secure safety and are backed to edge this with a narrow win.
> League One preview: Northampton vs Shrewsbury
Stockport vs. Huddersfield (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides in contrasting form go head-to-head in round 44 of League One as Stockport County and Huddersfield Town go head to head at Edgeley Park on Monday.
While the Hatters will be looking to make it four home wins on the spin and move within touching distance of the automatic promotion places, Jon Worthington's men set out to end their run of three consecutive defeats.
We say: Stockport County 2-1 Huddersfield Town
Given the stakes of Monday's for Stockport and Huddersfield, we expect both sides to go all out at Edgeley Park as they look to secure maximum points. Challinor's men have made their home turf a fortress in recent weeks and we are backing them to come away with all three points.
> League One preview: Stockport vs Huddersfield
Wigan vs. Rotherham (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Wigan Athletic will welcome Rotherham United to the Brick Community Stadium on Monday, knowing that a win would be enough to keep them mathematically safe in League One.
The Latics will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to five matches with a victory, while the Millers are hoping to get back to winning ways after dropping five points across their last two games.
We say: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Rotherham United
Wigan may have had to wait for their first win under their new boss, but the fact that they have only lost one of their last six games points to their resilience.
Rotherham will be eyeing a place in the top half as the season draws to a close, and the chance to go ahead of an out-of-form Barnsley could motivate them, so expect a close-fought clash on Monday.
> League One preview: Wigan vs Rotherham
Wycombe vs. Charlton (Monday, 3.00pm)
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With just three games remaining in the League One season, Wycombe Wanderers host Charlton Athletic on Monday in a clash that could shape the race for automatic promotion.
The Chairboys sit second with 84 points, one above Wrexham and five clear of their visitors, and while a win would not mathematically seal promotion, it would go a long way in tightening their grip on a top-two finish.
We say: Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Charlton Athletic
Both teams are in strong form and have been tight at the back, and with so much at stake, this could end in a cagey draw that keeps the automatic race alive heading into the final two matchdays.
> League One preview: Wycombe vs Charlton
Matt Law
