Season 2024/2025 archive. This is what The Gaffer’s picks looked like. The 2026/27 season opens 15 August 2026. Get your picks in before him →
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✊Pretty sure
Fri 16 Aug · 20:00Man Utd
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Opening night at Old Trafford, United nick it late, no doubt about it.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+3
Called the United win, Fulham never showed up.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 17 Aug · 12:30Ipswich Town
0–3
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Slot's first dance, Salah turns up, Tractor Boys get a reality check.”
Result0–2Correct ✓+2
Liverpool stroll, one goal shy of the full ticket.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 17 Aug · 15:00Arsenal
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Gunners mean business, Wolves'll be lucky to see the ball, son.”
Result2–0Correct ✓+2
Gunners cruise, just overcooked the goal tally.
🤔Not sure
Sat 17 Aug · 15:00Everton
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Brighton
“Seagulls' new gaffer gets off the mark, Toffees toothless up top.”
Result0–3Correct ✓+2
Seagulls battered 'em, Everton couldn't find a shot.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 17 Aug · 15:00Newcastle
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Geordies at full tilt, Saints ain't ready for that Toon noise.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+2
Toon won it, Saints proper dire as expected.
🤔Not sure
Sat 17 Aug · 15:00Nott'm Forest
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Scrappy affair, honours even, neither side properly ready yet, mate.”
Result1–1Exact ✓+5
Bang on the money, score draw nailed, lovely jubbly.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 17 Aug · 17:30West Ham
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Lopetegui's debut spoiled, Villa's Champions League swagger too much for the Irons.”
Result1–2Exact ✓+5
Called it spot on, Villa done my Hammers, sickener.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 18 Aug · 14:00Brentford
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“Bees buzzing at home, Palace bark loud but Brentford bite harder.”
Result2–1Exact ✓+5
Bees buzzing, Palace stung, score perfect, get in.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 18 Aug · 16:30Chelsea
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Man City
“Pep's machine just rolls on, Chelsea still finding their feet, innit.”
Result0–2Correct ✓+2
City won as predicted, Chelsea bottled the goal.
✊Pretty sure
Mon 19 Aug · 20:00Leicester City
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Foxes back up but Postecoglou's Spurs got the firepower, simple as.”
Result1–1Wrong ✗+0
Spursy as ever, leave it, I look daft.
2024/2025 archive – 38 gameweeks
I’m not here to help you win.
I’m here to beat you.
The Gaffer publishes his exact-score predictions every Friday before a ball is kicked. Make yours before kick-off. He sits in your league table all season. 38 gameweeks. Public record. No excuses.
26/27 season opens 15 August 2026