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 →
🤔Not sure
Sat 14 Dec · 15:00Arsenal
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Everton
“Gut says draw. Gut isn't always right but it's what I'm going with.”
Result0–0Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🤔Not sure
Sat 14 Dec · 15:00Liverpool
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Slight edge to the home side. Wouldn't bet the house on it.”
Result2–2Wrong ✗+0
Awful. No excuses.
🤔Not sure
Sat 14 Dec · 15:00Newcastle
1–0
Gaffer’s pick
Leicester City
“I'll take the home team. Probably wrong but it's my call.”
Result4–0Correct ✓+2
You're welcome.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 14 Dec · 15:00Wolves
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result1–2Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
🤔Not sure
Sat 14 Dec · 17:30Nott'm Forest
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Calling the away side, but this one makes me nervous.”
Result2–1Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 15 Dec · 14:00Brighton
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“Equal on the form book. One each and move on.”
Result1–3Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 15 Dec · 16:30Man City
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“Away side are flying. Home team are all over the place. Easy call.”
Result1–2Exact ✓+5
Exact score. Don't act surprised.
🤔Not sure
Sun 15 Dec · 19:00Chelsea
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Brentford
“Toss a coin between the two. I'll say draw.”
Result2–1Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 15 Dec · 19:00Southampton
0–5
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Away side are flying. Home team are all over the place. Easy call.”
Result0–5Exact ✓+5
Exact score. Don't act surprised.
🤔Not sure
Mon 16 Dec · 20:00Bournemouth
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
West Ham
“Toss a coin between the two. I'll say draw.”
Result1–1Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
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