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
Fri 14 Feb · 20:00Brighton
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Chelsea
“Gut says draw. Gut isn't always right but it's what I'm going with.”
Result3–0Wrong ✗+0
Awful. No excuses.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Feb · 12:30Leicester City
1–3
Gaffer’s pick
Arsenal
“Away side are flying. Home team are all over the place. Easy call.”
Result0–2Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 15 Feb · 15:00Southampton
0–2
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Away team have too much quality. I'll back them on the road.”
Result1–3Correct ✓+3
You're welcome.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Feb · 15:00West Ham
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Brentford
“This away win is the most obvious pick of the week.”
Result0–1Correct ✓+3
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 15 Feb · 15:00Aston Villa
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Form says this ends level. I won't argue with the data.”
Result1–1Exact ✓+5
Exact score. Don't act surprised.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Feb · 15:00Man City
4–0
Gaffer’s pick
Newcastle
“Can't see past the home side here. Not even close.”
Result4–0Exact ✓+5
Sometimes you just know.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 15 Feb · 15:00Fulham
1–0
Gaffer’s pick
Nott'm Forest
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+3
You're welcome.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 15 Feb · 17:30Crystal Palace
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Everton
“Confidence this one stays at home, no reason to think otherwise.”
Result1–2Wrong ✗+0
Misjudged that one completely.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 16 Feb · 14:00Liverpool
3–1
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+2
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 16 Feb · 16:30Spurs
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“Away team have too much quality. I'll back them on the road.”
Result1–0Wrong ✗+0
Moving on. Quickly.
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