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02 April 2025

Birmingham City Eyes Championship Return After Bristol Win

Walsall remains atop League Two despite another winless night as promotion races heat up in both leagues.

Another week, another winless night for Walsall, but they still find themselves perched atop the hill in League Two. What a rollercoaster ride this league has been! Meanwhile, in League One, Birmingham City continues their impressive push for a return to the Championship, having snatched a crucial win in Bristol. The race for promotion is heating up, with teams like Wrexham, Wycombe, Charlton, and Stockport all vying to join Birmingham in the second tier.

As of March 31, 2025, Walsall's latest draw keeps them at the top of League Two, even as they struggle to secure that elusive win. Their form may be shaky, but their position remains solid. In League One, Birmingham City’s victory over Bristol Rovers has solidified their status as title contenders. They are now nine points clear of second-placed Wrexham, with two games in hand, making them the clear favorites for promotion.

Looking ahead, the action continues with Notts County set to take on MK Dons tomorrow at 19:45 BST. Fans are eagerly anticipating this matchup after witnessing the nail-biting performances of today.

Turning to the latest fixtures, on April 1, 2025, Wycombe Wanderers faced Shrewsbury Town in a match that ended in a goalless draw. This result leaves Wycombe in third place in League One, just three points outside the automatic promotion spots, while Shrewsbury remains rooted at the bottom of the table, 14 points adrift of safety.

In other League One action, Barnsley and Exeter City are set to clash tonight at 7:45 PM. Both teams are desperate to end their winless streaks, with Barnsley having failed to win any of their last five matches, including three under interim manager Conor Hourihane. Exeter, on the other hand, has slipped to 17th place following a recent defeat. Predictions for this match lean slightly in favor of Barnsley, with a forecast of 2-1.

Another exciting matchup to watch is Blackpool hosting Reading at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool sits 10th in the table, trailing the top six by five points, while Reading is currently sixth, holding a precarious one-point lead over seventh-placed Huddersfield Town. The prediction for this clash is a 1-1 draw, reflecting both teams' struggles to secure wins.

Meanwhile, Burton Albion will take on Leyton Orient, with both teams at opposite ends of the League One table. Burton is currently 21st, six points from safety, while Leyton Orient sits ninth, just three points behind the playoff positions. Predictions suggest a victory for Leyton Orient, with a forecast of 2-0.

Wrexham, currently second in League One, will aim to extend their winning streak to four games against a struggling Cambridge United, who sit 23rd and are 11 points behind safety. The prediction for this encounter is a 2-0 win for Wrexham.

Crawley Town, who are battling relegation, will host Peterborough United, sitting 22nd and six points from safety. Peterborough is mid-table at 15th, nine points above the relegation zone. Predictions favor Crawley Town with a 2-1 win, as they seem to be improving under their new management.

Lincoln City will face Huddersfield Town, who are looking to bounce back after falling out of the playoff spots. Lincoln sits 12th, while Huddersfield will be hoping to regain their form with a prediction of 2-1 in favor of the visitors.

Mansfield Town will host Charlton Athletic, with both teams aiming for vital points as they chase promotion. The prediction for this match is a close 2-1 win for Charlton, who are in stronger form overall.

Northampton Town will clash with Rotherham United in another crucial matchup. Northampton is winless in their last three, while Rotherham seeks to bounce back after parting ways with their manager. The prediction for this game is a 1-1 draw, as both teams are in need of points.

Stockport County will welcome Stevenage, with Stockport in strong form and looking to solidify their playoff position. Predictions suggest a 2-0 victory for Stockport, who are expected to capitalize on their home advantage.

In a significant clash impacting both promotion and relegation battles, Wigan Athletic will host Bolton Wanderers. Wigan currently sits in 18th place, eight points above the relegation zone, while Bolton is eighth with 60 points. The prediction leans towards Wigan with a 2-1 win, given their strong historical performance against Bolton.

Finally, Birmingham City will aim to maintain their lead at the top of League One when they travel to face Bristol Rovers tonight at 8:00 PM. With Birmingham nine points clear and in superb form, they are expected to secure a 2-0 victory, continuing their impressive march towards the Championship.

As the matches unfold, fans across the country are gearing up for an exciting night of football. With so much at stake, every point matters, and the drama of League One and Two is only just beginning to heat up.