League Two Fixtures 1st May Part 1

Accrington Stanley v Chesterfield
Accrington hope to build on their victory over, well, Barnet by getting another win against Chesterfield. Chesterfield are only out of the play-offs on goal difference so they’ll really really want to beat Accrington.
Mark Crossley and Robert Page were on the bench for Chesterfield’s last two matches. They didn’t win. But they also didn’t win the last time Robert played…

Aldershot Town v Lincoln City
Aldershot are in 5th place and in any other division that would mean their place in the play-offs was confirmed. In League Two, all it really means is that they’re guaranteed to finish in the top half of the table. But Lincon’s recent victories include matches against play-off contenders Bury (last week) and promoted Bournemouth. Then again, they’ve also recently lost to play-off contenders Shrewsbury Town and Morecambe, and promoted Notts County.
David Stephens was impressive in his surprise debut for Lincoln and it would be very mean to drop him after that.

Bournemouth v Port Vale
Bournemouth are up and nothing can stop them. They’re also out of administration. So no-one would blame them if they’ve spent the week partying. It’s a great achievement and they deserve it (I mean the promotion but they do deserve the party too). Port Vale on the other hand are one of seven teams with between 66 and 69 points. They’ll definitely be hoping for a Bournemouth hangover (not necessarily a literal one, just one of the sort teams often get when they’ve just done something amazing).
For some reason, this could be Rhoys Wiggins’ last game for Bournemouth. I thought he’d signed until the end of the season so he should have two more games. But actually, maybe he’ll play a lot more than two more games for Bournemouth. The fans would certainly like that. They’ve been chanting for manager Eddie Howe to sign him permanently.
Joe Partington could be left out of the squad again as for once there just isn’t room for everybody.
Gareth Owen missed Port Vale’s last match with a back and hip injury and he could be out for this match too. He’s had a sugar injection and he’ll be assessed before the match. Gareth is supporting a fun run called the 210k but he’s hoping he won’t be able to run in it because it’s on the same day as the play-off final.
Craig Davies and Lewis Haldane are fit as far as I know. I’m thrilled Bournemouth got promoted and not just because of Rhoys and Joe but it would be great to see Craig and Lewis banging the goals in for Port Vale.

Bradford City v Northampton Town
Bradford could yet sneak into the top of the table but it isn’t that likely. Northampton meanwhile are hoping to sneak into the play-offs. They’re currently tenth but just a point behind seventh place.
Michael Flynn and Peter Gilbert will probably play for Bradford and Northampton respectively (not that I’m suggesting it might happen the other way around).