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
Wed 19 Feb · 19:30Aston Villa
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Form says this ends level. I won't argue with the data.”
Result2–2Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
✊Pretty sure
Sat 15 Mar · 15:00Everton
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
West Ham
“Going against the home side today. Away team deserve the points.”
Result1–1Wrong ✗+0
Moving on. Quickly.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Mar · 15:00Ipswich Town
0–2
Gaffer’s pick
Nott'm Forest
“They should win this three times out of ten. Watch them do it here.”
Result2–4Correct ✓+3
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Mar · 15:00Man City
0–1
Gaffer’s pick
Brighton
“The away side are the superior team in every department.”
Result2–2Wrong ✗+0
That's the one that hurts. Still doesn't change anything.
🔒Nailed on
Sat 15 Mar · 15:00Southampton
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“This away win is the most obvious pick of the week.”
Result1–2Exact ✓+5
Exact score. Don't act surprised.
🤔Not sure
Sat 15 Mar · 17:30Bournemouth
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Brentford
“Toss a coin between the two. I'll say draw.”
Result1–2Wrong ✗+0
Misjudged that one completely.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 16 Mar · 13:30Arsenal
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Chelsea
“Not the most exciting pick but the home side wins this.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+2
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
🤔Not sure
Sun 16 Mar · 13:30Fulham
3–0
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Going home side here, though neither team is covering themselves in glory.”
Result2–0Correct ✓+2
You're welcome.
🤔Not sure
Sun 16 Mar · 19:00Leicester City
4–1
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“Slight edge to the home side. Wouldn't bet the house on it.”
Result0–3Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
🤔Not sure
Wed 16 Apr · 19:30Newcastle
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“Not backing either side here. Split the points.”
Result5–0Wrong ✗+0
Didn't see that coming. Won't happen again.
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