League One Fixtures 1st May Part 1

Bristol Rovers v Norwich City
If Bristol Rovers fail to win this, they’ll have gone five games without a win. Norwich are already Champions.
Byron Anthony is back in training for Bristol Rovers after recovering from a hip injury but he might not be ready to play. Ben Swallow is also likely to be in the squad. Ben is in contention to win Rovers’ Young Player of the Season award.
David Pipe is very unlikely to be in Rovers’ squad as he is rumoured to be about to have his contract terminated by mutual consent but perhaps he’ll sign for Cheltenham Town next season. David spent part of this season on loan there and he went to watch Cheltenham’s match against Aldershot Town last weekend.

Carlisle United v Walsall
Carlisle need to win to have any chance of finishing in the top half but Walsall could stay in the top half even if they lose.
Jason Price came off the bench last weekend after recovering from a hamstring injury and could be back in the starting line-up for this match.
Walsall’s Rhys Weston, who is out of contract at the end of the season, had a trial with Motherwell this week but he has returned in time to play in this match. Leeds United are also said to be interested. I would go for Leeds, especially if they’re in the Championship but Rhys’ wife lives in Glasgow and it must be difficult living in different countries – and Motherwell do have the chance of a Europa League place next season. Mark Bradley injured his knee when Walsall Reserves played Shrewsbury Reserves but he should be fit to play. Whether he’ll get to play is another matter.

Charlton Athletic v Leeds United
Millwall fans aren’t that keen on Charlton as a rule but they’ll be hoping for a home win. Leeds are currently in 2nd place but if Charlton win and Millwall get a draw, Leeds will drop back into the play-off zone.
Grant Basey won’t play for Charlton as he’s recovering from an ankle injury.
Sanchez Watt will be hoping for a second consecutive start after getting an assist – or two assists according to the Yorkshire Post - for Leeds last week.

Gillingham v Southampton
Gillingham could be back in the bottom three if they lose this match – and considering their last match is away, that’s going to leave them with a bit of a problem as Gillingham haven’t won away all season. Southampton will finish 7th or 8th despite a ten-point deduction at the beginning of the season. A win today could make sure it’s 7th.
Lloyd James will probably not play for Southampton due to an ankle injury.