The end of the football season can prove to be a nightmare for punters. Often, the formbook becomes irrelevant and teams seem to stop trying once they can no longer be relegated/promoted. Nevertheless, there are a few games worth looking at as the Football League season comes to a climax.
Blackpool vs Charlton
Charlton are already safe from relegation so could play a weakened side. Blackpool, not yet safe from relegation due to their goal difference, will want to get the win that guarantees their safety. They have taken 4 points from their last 2 games (against opposition contesting the play-off places) and 6/5 is good enough for me to back them.
Bristol Rovers vs Mansfield
Bristol Rovers know a point will be enough to save them from relegation against Mansfield but will surely be playing for all three. Mansfield have nothing left to play for and seem to already be on the beach, having taken just 1 point from their last 3 games. Admittedly, the 10/11 for Rovers to win is far too short. However, with not much else about, I’m taking a muggy punt on The Gas.
Northampton vs Oxford
Northampton are another team who know a point will be enough to ensure survival, although, like Bristol Rovers, will surely be playing to win. The Cobblers are in ok form, especially in comparison to their opponents. Oxford have lost 6 of their 7 games since Gary Waddock replaced Chris Wilder, who left for Northampton. This adds a bit of extra intrigue to the fixture, as the Oxford players may be further motivated to prove a point to their former gaffer, although Wilder will be desperate to get the win as well ,in order to vindicate his decision to leave The U’s. 10/11 is shorter than I would have liked but nonetheless a worthwhile punt.
Newport County vs Rochdale
The race for the League 2 title is going right to the wire. Any three of Chesterfield, Rochdale and Scunthorpe can end the season as champions. Rochdale have the easiest fixture of the 3, against Newport County, who have nothing to play for and have just 1 win in their last 8. 11/10 seems a fair price for a team desperate to win.
At the time of writing the bet pays best price 16/1 with BetVictor. I’m hoping to end the season with a nice winner after a very up and down season that has left me about level. Good luck!
TypicalJones 