Is there a better sight in football than a full fixture list in the EFL? We don’t think so. And that’s precisely what we’ve got on our hands this weekend, with action once again from the Championship, League One and League Two. We’ve picked out some of the fixtures from each league that we think you should be keeping your eyes out for, and as always, you can get involved at BetVictor sports betting, with full coverage provided.
Championship
Wrexham vs Birmingham City
Wrexham vs Birmingham City is being built up as a huge fixture between two sides who were promoted back to the Championship under American ownership. While that is true, they’re also two sides that probably expected to be doing better than they currently are. This will be a game where both teams feel they can beat each other, and it should lead to a great match at St. Andrews. But does either side really have enough to win it based on recent showings?
Hull City vs Sheffield United
Hull City were expected to be one of the teams down the wrong end of the table this season, but Sheffield United weren’t. And they definitely weren’t when they re-appointed Chris Wilder to turn things around. After a midweek defeat for The Blades, in a game which saw Wilder receive a red card, the pressure continues to mount. Hull showed fight last time out, and if they can come with the same attitude, there could be a positive result waiting for them.
Ipswich Town vs Norwich City
It’s the East Anglian derby this weekend as Ipswich Town host Norwich City at Portman Road. You could argue there’s not much riding on the result at this point, with the Tractor Boys mid-table and the Canaries just above the relegation zone. But then again, these occasions are always huge, and often spicy, and the winner could use the result to really kick start their season, as, up to now, both are nowhere near where they want to be.
League One
Bolton Wanderers vs Peterborough United
Bolton Wanderers vs Peterborough United is probably a fixture that is more about the away team and their manager, Darren Ferguson, rather than the home side. Yes, Bolton will be out to bounce back from their loss to Northampton Town, Posh remain rooted to the foot of the table, and after back-to-back wins, they’re back to losing. If Peterborough can’t find a way to generate consistent results and performances soon, starting at Bolton, it could make Ferguson’s position untenable.
Huddersfield Town vs Stockport County
After a bit of a blip, Huddersfield Town are starting to move in the right direction once again, taking 4 points from the last possible 6. They’re among the promotion challengers at the time of writing, but they welcome a team who will count themselves members of the same group this weekend in Stockport County. The visit of Stockport will be a real test of where Lee Grant’s side are at, because this is a team that is coming to win, so any fragilities will quickly be exposed.
Port Vale vs Northampton Town
Port Vale vs Northampton Town may not jump off the page as a fixture to keep an eye out for this weekend. However, it’s a game the home side come into on the back of three straight wins, and the away side defeated Bolton last time out, and have four wins from five games. This is a chance for Darren Moore’s side to show that they mean business, with a four-win streak up for grabs. Kevin Nolan’s team will be out to create headlines of their own.
League Two
MK Dons vs Gillingham
MK Dons finally ended their winless run last time out, but they’re still well off the pace in the race for promotion from League Two, so they need to start putting together runs of wins to recover some ground. The bad news for them is that they host 3rd place Gillingham this weekend. And, while Gareth Ainsworth’s side lost for the first time in the league in their last game, they’re still one of the strongest sides in the fourth tier and more than capable of taking points home with them.
Salford City vs Grimsby Town
What a clash we have in store in League Two as 4th-place Salford City host 5th-place Grimsby Town this weekend. Once again, both outfits are in and around the promotion race and within striking distance of the top three. Salford lost last time out against Bristol Rovers, so they will be keen to bounce back. In contrast, Grimsby won 7-1 against Cheltenham Town and will be confident of building on that stunning victory. A win for either could see them climb into the automatic promotion places.
Walsall vs Bristol Rovers
Walsall are flying high at the top of League Two once again, just as they were at this stage last season. They’re in great form and have won their previous two games. Bristol Rovers are their visitors this weekend, and they will pose a stern test as they’ve won four from their last five games, including a win over Salford City. This match is a chance for Walsall to show they mean business, just as they did last term, but Rovers know they have the quality to take points home with them.
All of the games above, and the rest of the fixtures this weekend, are available to bet on by visiting the football betting page at BetVictor.
