Join us as we delve into this week’s tantalizing football action, highlighted by **promising picks for Saturday, April 26, 2025**. Following a thrilling **8/1 winner on Easter Monday**, our team is primed to keep the momentum rolling with a selection of four home fixtures that are ripe for the taking.
Blackburn Rovers: Aiming for Glory
First up, we have **Blackburn Rovers**. Initially, the appointment of Valérien Ismaël raised concerns of mid-table mediocrity, but recent performances have reignited their hopes for a **top-six finish**. With their last victory against **Sunderland** and a sensational **4-1 defeat of Millwall at home**, they head into the match against **Watford**—who are grappling with a dismal away record—certainly confident.
Stockport County: The Promotion Hunters
Next, let’s turn our focus to **Stockport County**, a team that is valiantly pursuing promotion to the Championship. Their remaining games create a pathway for potential automatic promotion, **but it all hinges on securing a victory against Lincoln**. With an impressive home record of **15 wins out of 22**, Stockport commands respect—currently holding the **third-best home performance in the league**.
Meanwhile, at the lower end of the spectrum, **Crawley Town** is in a battle for survival. The return of manager Scott Lindsey injects fresh energy into the team. Their **recent draw against Birmingham** and a solid **3-1 win over Exeter** suggests they are moving in the right direction. With **Northampton’s inconsistent form**, this clash is an intriguing one for both sides.
Chesterfield: The Playoff Dreamers
In **Sky Bet League Two**, let’s shine the spotlight on **Chesterfield**. They are gearing up to bolster their playoff chances against the bottom-placed **Morecambe**. Given that Morecambe’s fate is already sealed, Chesterfield needs to capitalize, especially with only **three points separating them from the top seven**.
For the Bold Bettors
Moving on to a couple of intriguing options discussed in our latest episode of the **This Week’s Acca podcast**, we spotlight **Burton Albion**. Under the guidance of Gary Bowyer, they are on the right track, currently evading relegation by a narrow margin. This Saturday, they face a struggling **Cambridge United**, adding to the stakes as both teams fight for crucial points.
Also in the survival stakes, **Carlisle United** is putting up a fierce fight in League Two. With two wins and a draw in their previous three matches, they find themselves just **four points shy of safety**. This crucial matchup against **Cheltenham Town**, who have little to play for, could be their ticket to a resurgence.
*Odds correct at 12:30 BST (April 25, 2025)*
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