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 25 Feb · 19:30Brighton
4–1
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+2
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
✊Pretty sure
Tue 25 Feb · 19:30Crystal Palace
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Home side have the edge in midfield and it will show.”
Result4–1Correct ✓+3
Textbook. Next.
✊Pretty sure
Tue 25 Feb · 19:30Wolves
0–3
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Going against the home side today. Away team deserve the points.”
Result1–2Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🔒Nailed on
Tue 25 Feb · 20:15Chelsea
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Ground advantage, form advantage. Nailed on.”
Result4–0Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 26 Feb · 19:30Nott'm Forest
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Arsenal
“Both teams need a point more than they need three right now.”
Result0–0Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 26 Feb · 19:30Brentford
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Everton
“The form of the away side demands respect. Backing them here.”
Result1–1Wrong ✗+0
Moving on. Quickly.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 26 Feb · 19:30Spurs
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Man City
“Neither side has the quality to break this one open. One apiece.”
Result0–1Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
🤔Not sure
Wed 26 Feb · 19:30Man Utd
0–2
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Calling the away side, but this one makes me nervous.”
Result3–2Wrong ✗+0
I've been watching this game for thirty years and I still got that wrong.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 26 Feb · 20:15Liverpool
4–1
Gaffer’s pick
Newcastle
“Can't see past the home side here. Not even close.”
Result2–0Correct ✓+2
You're welcome.
🔒Nailed on
Thu 27 Feb · 20:00West Ham
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Leicester City
“They don't lose at home. They haven't lost at home. Simple.”
Result2–0Correct ✓+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