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
Fri 16 May · 19:30Aston Villa
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Spurs
“Villa chasing Europe, Spurs already on the beach. Simple as.”
Result2–0Exact ✓+5
Nailed on, Spurs as predictable as ever.
✊Pretty sure
Fri 16 May · 20:15Chelsea
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Man Utd
“United are a shambles away from home. Chelsea nick it.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+3
Right winner, wrong scoreline, I'll take it.
🔒Nailed on
Sun 18 May · 12:00Everton
2–0
Gaffer’s pick
Southampton
“Toffees at Goodison against the worst side in years. Job done.”
Result2–0Exact ✓+5
Saints are kindling, Toffees lit the match.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 18 May · 14:15West Ham
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Nott'm Forest
“Forest still scrapping for Europe, Hammers couldn't care less.”
Result1–2Exact ✓+5
Forest are the real deal, told you so.
🤔Not sure
Sun 18 May · 15:00Brentford
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Fulham
“West London derby, Bees buzzing at home. Mbeumo to do damage.”
Result2–3Wrong ✗+0
West London derby bit me, hands up.
🤔Not sure
Sun 18 May · 15:00Leicester City
1–1
Gaffer’s pick
Ipswich Town
“Two relegated sides going through the motions. Dead rubber, son.”
Result2–0Wrong ✗+0
Banked on a bore draw, got a hiding.
✊Pretty sure
Sun 18 May · 16:30Arsenal
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Newcastle
“Gunners at the Emirates, Newcastle still got something to play for. Cracker.”
Result1–0Correct ✓+3
Right call, Gunners just forgot the second goal.
✊Pretty sure
Mon 19 May · 20:00Brighton
1–2
Gaffer’s pick
Liverpool
“Champions on the parade tour, but they still know how to finish.”
Result3–2Wrong ✗+0
Backed the wrong horse on the south coast.
✊Pretty sure
Tue 20 May · 20:00Crystal Palace
2–1
Gaffer’s pick
Wolves
“Palace flying after that cup win. Eze runs the show at Selhurst.”
Result4–2Correct ✓+2
Got the winner, didn't see the goal flood.
🔒Nailed on
Tue 20 May · 20:00Man City
3–1
Gaffer’s pick
Bournemouth
“City need top five, Etihad turns on the style. Haaland feasts.”
Result3–1Exact ✓+5
City to score three, money in the bank.
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