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 1 Apr · 19:45Arsenal
3–1
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“Confidence this one stays at home, no reason to think otherwise.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+2
Textbook. Next.
✊Pretty sure
Tue 1 Apr · 19:45Wolves
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
West Ham
“Equal on the form book. One each and move on.”
Result1–0Wrong ✗+0
The football gods had other plans.
🤔Not sure
Tue 1 Apr · 20:00Nott'm Forest
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“Gut says draw. Gut isn't always right but it's what I'm going with.”
Result1–0Wrong ✗+0
Awful. No excuses.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 2 Apr · 19:45Bournemouth
0–2
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Going against the home side today. Away team deserve the points.”
Result1–2Correct ✓+2
Read it perfectly. Moving on.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 2 Apr · 19:45Brighton
0–0
Gaffer’s pick
Aston Villa
“Solid defensive units on both sides. Goalless and boring.”
Result0–3Wrong ✗+0
Misjudged that one completely.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 2 Apr · 19:45Man City
0–1
Gaffer’s pick
Leicester City
“This away win is the most obvious pick of the week.”
Result2–0Wrong ✗+0
Awful. No excuses.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 2 Apr · 19:45Newcastle
3–1
Gaffer’s pick
Brentford
“They don't lose at home. They haven't lost at home. Simple.”
Result2–1Correct ✓+2
Didn't doubt it for a second.
🔒Nailed on
Wed 2 Apr · 19:45Southampton
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Crystal Palace
“Solid defensive units on both sides. Goalless and boring.”
Result1–1Exact ✓+5
Sometimes you just know.
✊Pretty sure
Wed 2 Apr · 20:00Liverpool
0–3
Gaffer’s pick
Everton
“Away win. The hosts have nothing left to play for and it shows.”
Result1–0Wrong ✗+0
The football gods had other plans.
🔒Nailed on
Thu 3 Apr · 20:00Chelsea
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Home form is too strong. Put this one in pencil.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+2
You're welcome.
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
