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 →
🔒Nailed on
Sat 8 Mar · 12:30Nott'm Forest
1–0
Gaffer’s pick
Man City
“Home form is too strong. Put this one in pencil.”
Result1–0Exact ✓+5
Sometimes you just know.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 8 Mar · 15:00Brighton
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Ground advantage, form advantage. Nailed on.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+2
You're welcome.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 8 Mar · 15:00Crystal Palace
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Can't see past the home side here. Not even close.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+2
Called it. That's what I'm here for.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 8 Mar · 15:00Liverpool
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Home form is too strong. Put this one in pencil.”
Result3–1Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 8 Mar · 17:30Brentford
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Visitors are leaking goals. I'll take the home win.”
Result0–1Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 8 Mar · 20:00Wolves
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Everton
“Form says this ends level. I won't argue with the data.”
Result1–1Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 9 Mar · 14:00Spurs
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“Both teams need a point more than they need three right now.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
You're welcome.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 9 Mar · 14:00Chelsea
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Leicester City
“Home advantage counts here. I'm calling it.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+3
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 9 Mar · 16:30Man Utd
2–2
Gaffer’s pick
Arsenal
“Could go either way. I'm calling a share of the spoils.”
Result1–1Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🤔Not sure
Mon 10 Mar · 20:00West Ham
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Newcastle
“Not backing either side here. Split the points.”
Result0–1Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
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