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 14 Jan · 19:30West Ham
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Confidence this one stays at home, no reason to think otherwise.”
Result3–2Correct ✓+2
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
🤔Not sure
Tue 14 Jan · 19:30Brentford
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Man City
“Not backing either side here. Split the points.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
🔒Nailed on
Tue 14 Jan · 19:30Chelsea
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Honours even here. Too close to split them.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
You're welcome.
🔒Nailed on
Tue 14 Jan · 20:00Nott'm Forest
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Neither side has the quality to break this one open. One apiece.”
Result1–1Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🤔Not sure
Wed 15 Jan · 19:30Everton
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Not backing either side here. Split the points.”
Result0–1Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 15 Jan · 19:30Leicester City
3–1
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“Visitors are leaking goals. I'll take the home win.”
Result0–2Wrong ✗+0
I've been watching this game for thirty years and I still got that wrong.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 15 Jan · 19:30Newcastle
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Confidence this one stays at home, no reason to think otherwise.”
Result3–0Exact ✓+5
Called every goal. You can't teach this.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 15 Jan · 20:00Arsenal
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Equal on the form book. One each and move on.”
Result2–1Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
🤔Not sure
Thu 16 Jan · 19:30Ipswich Town
4–1
Gaffer’s pick
Brighton
“I'll take the home team. Probably wrong but it's my call.”
Result0–2Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
✊Pretty sure
Thu 16 Jan · 20:00Man Utd
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Not the most exciting pick but the home side wins this.”
Result3–1Correct ✓+2
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