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 →
✊Pretty sure
Tue 3 Dec · 19:30Ipswich Town
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“The form of the away side demands respect. Backing them here.”
Result0–1Correct ✓+3
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
🔒Nailed on
Tue 3 Dec · 20:15Leicester City
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
West Ham
“Backs against the wall stuff from the visitors, they won't cope.”
Result3–1Correct ✓+2
Textbook. Next.
🤔Not sure
Wed 4 Dec · 19:30Everton
0–1
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Away win feels right, though I wouldn't be shocked either way.”
Result4–0Wrong ✗+0
I've been watching this game for thirty years and I still got that wrong.
🤔Not sure
Wed 4 Dec · 19:30Man City
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Nott'm Forest
“Not backing either side here. Split the points.”
Result3–0Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 4 Dec · 19:30Newcastle
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Equal on the form book. One each and move on.”
Result3–3Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
🤔Not sure
Wed 4 Dec · 19:30Southampton
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Chelsea
“Home side, but this could go either way on the day.”
Result1–5Wrong ✗+0
Moving on. Quickly.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 4 Dec · 20:15Arsenal
1–0
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result2–0Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🤔Not sure
Wed 4 Dec · 20:15Aston Villa
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Brentford
“Home side, but this could go either way on the day.”
Result3–1Correct ✓+2
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
✊Pretty sure
Thu 5 Dec · 19:30Fulham
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Brighton
“Equal on the form book. One each and move on.”
Result3–1Wrong ✗+0
Misjudged that one completely.
✊Pretty sure
Thu 5 Dec · 20:15Bournemouth
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Visitors are leaking goals. I'll take the home win.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
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