Tuesday, 13 April 2010

League Two Fixtures 13th April Part 2

Grimsby Town v Chesterfield
Grimsby can survive. They really can. I’m just really not sure they’ll get two wins and two draws. I also think that probably won’t be enough to catch either Cheltenham Town or Torquay United. But feel free to prove me wrong, Grimsby. Chesterfield are in the play-off places but could be dumped out if results don’t go their way.
Chesterfield have been leaving both Mark Crossley and Robert Page on the bench lately. It doesn’t seem to have worked so far.

Macclesfield Town v Burton Albion
If Macclesfield win, they’ll almost certainly not go down as I can’t see Grimsby overcoming their goal difference, even if they do win all their remaining games. I also can’t see Burton getting into the play-offs but a good run could put them close which will be great really.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield because he always is. If he does play, he’ll need to get past Burton defender Tony James.

Notts County v Lincoln City

Notts County are now just two points behind leaders Rochdale with a game in hand. Lincoln are struggling in the sense that they don’t have loads of points but it’s hard to consider them true relegation contenders at the moment.
A lovely Notts County supporter and fellow blogger kindly brought my attention to Ben Davies, who is a regular for County and even scored their winning goals against in Notts County’s last two games - and the third goal in the game before that, he’s been on a great run of goals and assists. So he’s just got to play tonight.
I’m always thrilled to discover new Welsh players – Ben was born in England but he’s played for the Welsh semi-professional side so he’s Welsh to me – and it now means I’m going to get extra excited about the League Two title run-in. Come on Notts County!
David Stephens might be on the bench for Lincoln if there’s a space (I think they should make space for him but I’m biased).

Rotherham United v Northampton Town
Rotherham could still get automatic promotion if they can have another good run but they’re relying on Bournemouth to slip up. Northampton are just one point outside the play-offs – this match could be a dress rehearsal.
Peter Gilbert should play for Northampton. Goalkeeper Paul Walker, who has made a handful of appearances on the bench for Northampton, has been offered his first professional contract.

Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town
Shrewsbury could still make the play-offs if they work really hard and get a bit of luck too. Cheltenham are the most likely to go down if Grimsby get their act together.
Will Richards might or might not be in Shrewsbury’s squad. Josh Low probably won’t have as good a game for Cheltenham as he did at the weekend but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind getting another two goals and an assist. It’s no surprise to hear he’s in The Football League’s League Two Team of the Week.

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