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
Sat 7 Dec · 15:00Aston Villa
0–2
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Going against the home side today. Away team deserve the points.”
Result1–0Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 7 Dec · 15:00Brentford
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Newcastle
“Can't see past the home side here. Not even close.”
Result4–2Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 7 Dec · 15:00Crystal Palace
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Man City
“Form says this ends level. I won't argue with the data.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 7 Dec · 17:30Man Utd
0–3
Gaffer’s pick
Nott'm Forest
“Going against the home side today. Away team deserve the points.”
Result2–3Correct ✓+2
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 8 Dec · 14:00Fulham
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Arsenal
“Honours even here. Too close to split them.”
Result1–1Exact ✓+5
Sometimes you just know.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 8 Dec · 14:00Ipswich Town
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Away team have too much quality. I'll back them on the road.”
Result1–2Exact ✓+5
I said it. It happened. Five points, thank you.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 8 Dec · 14:00Leicester City
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Brighton
“Confidence this one stays at home, no reason to think otherwise.”
Result2–2Wrong ✗+0
Awful. No excuses.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 8 Dec · 16:30Spurs
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Chelsea
“Neither side has the quality to break this one open. One apiece.”
Result3–4Wrong ✗+0
The football gods had other plans.
🔒Nailed on
Mon 9 Dec · 20:00West Ham
1–0
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Can't see past the home side here. Not even close.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 12 Feb · 19:30Everton
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Could go either way. I'm calling a share of the spoils.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
You're welcome.
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