League Two stats and tips
Salford v Doncaster - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Salford City will be concerned that 1 goal may not be enough to come out on top against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday afternoon. Grant McCann's men have the best record in League Two when it comes to winning games in which both teams are on the scoresheet (10 of their 37 matches), so keeping things tight might be the best course of action for Karl Robinson and his Salford City charges at Moor Lane.
Bradford v Notts C - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Stuart Maynard won't be relishing the prospect of playing Bradford City in League Two on Thursday. Graham Alexander's side have led at halftime and gone on to claim victory at final whistle more often than any other side in the League Two this season - 17 times in total. That stat suggests it may be a demoralising night for Notts County, and that backing Bradford City in the HT FT market would be a smart move at odds of 3.10.
AFC Wim v Chesterfield - Both Teams To Score - no
If the form book is to be believed, we can predict at least one goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on Friday, as Johnnie Jackson and Paul Cook's teams meet. AFC Wimbledon have had the most fixtures where one team or more has failed to find the back of the net (i.e. BTTS no) in League Two so far this term - 27 out of 42 played. Both managers will just be praying it isn't their team that fails to register.
Bromley v Morecambe - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Hayes Lane plays host as Bromley and Morecambe clash on Friday afternoon, in what might just be a proper ding-dong battle. Andy Woodman's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any club in the competition - 12 in 42 outings. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.75.
Carlisle v Port Vale - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Carlisle United will be hoping not to add to the 15 games they have already lost at both halftime and fulltime this season when they face Port Vale on Friday. Mark Warburton's players already lead the rest of League Two in that area, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss Darren Moore may not feel the same way, however.
Cheltenham v Gillingham - Double Chance - home win or draw
Gillingham simply have not been able to find a way past Cheltenham Town in the league in recent years. The two clubs have met on 5 occasions since 2012, and Cheltenham Town have remained unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at Jonny-Rocks Stadium could be another hard one for John Coleman & co.
Colchester v Crewe - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It might not be an honour they're particularly proud of, but Crewe Alexandra currently lead all opposition in League Two when it comes to matches where they've been drawing at both halftime and fulltime this campaign, with their tally now at 11 in 42 games. They will put that somewhat unwelcome consistency on the line against Colchester United at JobServe Community Stadium on Friday, in a match that could see yet another dead heat.
Fleetwood v Barrow - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Fleetwood Town have been League Two's entertainers this campaign, at least in when it comes to serving up high scoring fixtures. No other side can boast more than their record of having played in 4 six-goal thrillers this campaign. Can they make that 5 when they take on Barrow on Friday afternoon? With odds of 19.00 available, it could be one to watch.
Grimsby v Swindon - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Blundell Park will be banking on action at both ends on Friday, and they're right to, if Swindon Town's past record is anything to go by. Both teams have scored in 26 of their 42 League Two matches this season, more than any side in the competition.
Salford v Accrington - Double Chance - home win or draw
Following your favourite footy team year after year can be a thankless task, and Accrington Stanley’s long-suffering follows know that feeling especially well at the moment. Their team, led by J. Doolan, is now winless in their previous 6 League Two matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Salford City at Moor Lane on Friday afternoon. Backing opposition manager Karl Robinson to add another to that list by guiding his side to anything other than a defeat is available at best odds of 1.22.
Accrington v Carlisle - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Carlisle United will be hoping not to add to the 15 times they have already been losing at both halftime and fulltime this campaign when they face Accrington Stanley on Monday. Mark Warburton's side already top the rest of League Two in that department, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss J. Doolan , on the other hand, will be feeling very differently.
Chesterfield v Bradford - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Bradford City have dominated Chesterfield in the league recently, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. Paul Cook will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while Graham Alexander will be expecting more of the same on Monday afternoon.
Crewe v MK Dons - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Crewe Alexandra and MK Dons have met in the league, goals have generally followed. Both teams have found the net in each of their last 5 meetings, so the Alexandra Stadium faithful could be in for another thriller on Monday afternoon.
Gillingham v AFC Wim - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring games aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Gillingham have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 29 of their side's matches in League Two have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will Johnnie Jackson and his AFC Wimbledon team be capable of adding some goals into this clash on Monday? Or will it be more of the same?
Harrogate v Fleetwood - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Fleetwood Town have been League Two's showmen this season, at least in terms of delivering high scoring matches. No other club comes close to their record of having been involved in 4 six-goal thrillers this campaign. Can they bring their tally to 5 when they take on Harrogate Town on Monday afternoon? With odds of 15.00 available, it might be worth backing.
Notts C v Cheltenham - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're after entertainment this Monday, you could probably do worse than buying a ticket for the match at Meadow Lane. 8 of Cheltenham Town's League Two matches this campaign have wound up with over 4.5 goals - the highest number in the competition. Who would rule out another, especially with odds of 6.50 available?
Port Vale v Grimsby - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Monday afternoon, then the clash between Grimsby Town and Port Vale could be worth checking out. David Artell's team lead League Two in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 25 of their League Two games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a parking of the bus from Darren Moore's men could prevent more of the same.
Swindon v Bromley - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at The County Ground may be fully expecting plenty goalmouth action on Monday, and rightly so if Swindon Town's recent record is anything to go by. There have been a goal in both nets in 26 of their 42 League Two fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Walsall v Accrington - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Accrington Stanley and Walsall might well warrant a closer look. J. Doolan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in League Two.
