League One Fixtures 1st May Part 2

Hartlepool United v Exeter City
It’s still not decided whether Hartlepool will be deducted three points or not – if not, a draw would see them safe, even a defeat will be enough if Tranmere Rovers fail to win against Millwall. If the points are deducted and Hartlepool don’t win against Exeter, they could only be out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Exeter are in even deeper trouble, just two points from trouble.
Richard Duffy and Rob Edwards could both start again for Exeter with Andy Marriott on the bench. Stuart Fleetwood was dropped from the squad last week as Exeter were playing his parent club, Charlton, but he’s hoping his Tuesday night hat-trick for the reserves will help ensure he’s not left out against Hartlepool.

Huddersfield Town v Colchester United
Automatic promotion is very unlikely for Huddersfield but it’s still mathematically possible. Colchester have lost the chance even of being in the play-offs.
Colchester’s Lee Beevers is back in full training and played for the reserves on Monday but he’s not likely to be fit enough to play against Huddersfield. Thomas Bender could be in the squad though, he sometimes is.

Milton Keynes Dona v Brighton & Hove Albion
After finishing third last year, this season must be such a disappointment for MK Dons fans. Brighton meanwhile are not only safe, they could even finish in the top half.
Jermaine Easter couldn’t find the net for MK Dons last week but he wasn’t completely recovered from a thigh injury which is still troubling him. He’s one of many doubts this week – BBC Sport reports that MK Dons have just two fit first-team players. But Jermaine’s week hasn’t been all bad. He’s been named Football Writers’ Player of the Year as well as the top goalscorer award (he must be so glad Jason Puncheon went to Southampton).
Andrew Crofts will play for Brighton. He’s a big reason why Brighton are safe. He really is, I’m not just saying that because he’s Welsh.

Southend United v Stockport County
If only this fixture had happened last month, it might have been a bit relegation battle. But as it is, both teams are already destined to meet in League Two next season. Southend could finish 21st though if they’re lucky.
Owain fon Williams will play in goal for Stockport. I shouldn’t think many people would like to swap places with him. Owain and Craig Roberts probably won’t play but he’s one of just five Stockport players who aren’t out of contract at the end of the season.