League One Lowdown

Hosts Sam G and Callum Davis break down the critical promotion, playoff, and relegation battles involving teams like Leyton Orient, Exeter City, Stevenage, and Luton Town.

Will Leyton Orient survive? Can Luton Town snatch a playoff spot at the death? Join Sam G and Callum Davis for the definitive League One Final Day Preview Show. As the proper final whistle approaches, we dive deep into the five massive fixtures that will define the season.

In this episode, we break down:

The Survival Scrap: Can Leyton Orient snap their winless run against a safe Burton Albion, or will Exeter City take advantage as they face a high-flying Bradford City?

The Playoff Hunt: Stevenage currently hold the hot seat, but with Luton Town breathing down their necks and Plymouth Argyle still in the hunt, we predict who will secure that coveted top-six finish.

Statistical Deep Dives: Why set-pieces might be Orient's undoing and how Bolton Wanderers' home form could derail Luton’s momentum.

End-of-Season Awards: A look ahead to our full season review and grading every club out of ten.

Don't forget to subscribe for our full reaction show on May 6th and the comprehensive League One Season Review on May 28th!

Timestamps 

Leyton Orient vs Burton Albion - 2:40

Exeter City vs Bradford City - 9:30

Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic - 16:22

Bolton Wanderers vs Luton Town - 19:25

Northampton Town vs Plymouth Argyle - 22:25

Other Fixtures:

Reading vs Blackpool

Wycombe Wanderers vs Rotherham United

Port Vale vs Lincoln City

Mansfield Town vs Cardiff City

Peterborough United vs Doncaster Rovers

Barnsley vs Stockport County

AFC Wimbledon vs Huddersfield Town

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Jamie and Seb review the penultimate game of the campaign, as the fight for promotion and safety goes down to the final day.

AFC Wimbledon and Burton Albion secured survival with a win at Wigan Athletic and draw with Exeter City respectively.

Leyton Orient will be in a straight shoot-out with Exeter on the final day, as they lost to Blackpool and depended their relegation woes.

At the other end of the table, Lincoln City hit 100 points and lifted the League One crown. Bolton Wanderers have confirmed a play-off spot by drawing with Bradford City, while Stockport County need just one more point after Louie Barry netted a hat-trick against Peterborough United.

Stevenage dropped points at Doncaster Rovers, as Billy Sharp bid farewell to the home fans, meaning Luton Town (with victory over Barnsley) and Plymouth Argyle (by beating Port Vale) still have hopes of finishing in the top six.

01:27 Burton Albion secure safety with Exeter City draw.

06:30 AFC Wimbledon stay in League One after Wigan Athletic win

12:18 Blackpool sink Leyton Orient deeper into relegation battle

18:32 Louie Barry nets hat-trick for Stockport County against Peterborough United

24:00 Bolton Wanderers secure play-off spot after Bradford City draw

29:15 Stevenage drop points as Billy Sharp scores final Doncaster Rovers goal at home.

37:44 10-man Plymouth Argyle see off Port Vale

42:48 Luton Town find massive win against Barnsley

48:27 Other League One results

49:50 Lincoln City clinch title and century of points, as Cardiff City secure promotion

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Join Callum and Sam on this week’s League One Lowdown as we gear up for the season's end with a special awards ceremony! From heated debates over the League One Player of the Season to analysing the most disappointing teams and biggest overachievers, we’re breaking it all down.

In this episode:

Player of the Season Debate: Is Dom Ballard really the winner? Callum and Sam clash over whether the award should have gone to an unsung hero like Conor McGrandles or the defensive rock Sonny Bradley.

Game of the Season: We reveal our standout matches of the campaign—from high-scoring thrillers to crucial results that defined the promotion race.

Manager of the Season: A unanimous choice for the boss who turned their club's fortunes around.

The Relegation/Playoff Scramble: We look ahead to the final weekend fixtures. Will Exeter survive? Who will secure those final playoff spots? We cover the key games, including Wigan vs. Wimbledon, Burton vs. Exeter, and Blackpool vs. Orient.

Whether you're a Lincoln City fan dreaming of the Championship or tracking the high-stakes battles at the bottom of the table, this is your essential League One update.

Get involved! Who is your League One Player of the Season? Let us know your winners and your thoughts on the final week of the campaign in the comments below!

League One Player of the Season - 1:42

League One Game of the Season (Your Team) - 8:19

Manager of the Season - 11:47

Most Disappointing Team - 14:22

Biggest Overachievers - 19:25

Wigan Athletic vs AFC Wimbledon - 21:46

Burton Albion vs Exeter City - 22:56

Luton Town vs Barnsley - 24:30

Blackpool vs Leyton Orient - 25:13

Doncaster Rovers vs Stevenage - 27:01

Plymouth Argyle vs Port Vale - 28:11

Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers - 28:43

Stockport County vs Peterborough United - 29:51

Cardiff City vs Northampton Town - 30:56

Rotherham United vs Reading - 31:36

Huddersfield Town vs Mansfield Town - 32:22

Lincoln City vs Wycombe Wanderers - 33:23

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After a brief hiatus (and some technical gremlins that claimed our last recording), Sam is joined by a very happy Callum Davis, freshly celebrating his club's status as a Championship side for next season.

In this episode, we dive into a midweek recap and look ahead to a massive weekend of EFL action. From Rotherham United’s confirmed relegation to the "squeaky bum time" at the bottom of the table, we break down the form, the tactics, and the dressing room leaks.

Inside This Episode:

Rotherham’s "Sleepwalk" Relegation: We discuss where it all went wrong for the Millers. Was the appointment of Matt Hamshaw an "interim move that went on too long"? We look at the culture shift and what happens when a club forgets the basics.

The Survival Scramble: Exeter City and AFC Wimbledon are both looking over their shoulders. With the goals drying up for the Dons and Exeter facing a marathon-running Stockport County, who has the grit to stay up?

The Playoff Hunt: Bolton Wanderers found their mojo against Stevenage, but can they secure that third-place spot? Meanwhile, Luton Town is riding high on a "Virtual Trophy" win. Can Jack Wilshere lead them to a perfect five-for-five finish to snatch a playoff place?

Reading’s Dressing Room Drama: Rumours are swirling about a leak regarding Liam Richardson’s "old school" tactics. Is the criticism fair for a man who took them from 21st to mid-table, or is the budget-to-performance ratio just not adding up?

The "Testimonial" Vibe: A look at Mansfield’s safe status and the bizarre 0-0 draw against Leyton Orient that felt more like a charity match than a professional fixture.

Tuesday Recap - 1:42

Saturday’s fixtures

Leyton Orient vs Rotherham - 2:43

Bolton vs Huddersfield - 9:41

Reading vs Cardiff - 13:55

Exeter vs Stockport - 19:45

AFC Wimbledon vs Plymouth - 22:45

Mansfield vs Luton - 25:25

Barnsley vs Bradford - 27:54

Stevenage vs Lincoln - 30:42

Wycombe vs Blackpool - 34:42

Northampton vs Doncaster - 36:03

Peterborough vs Burton - 39:30

Port Vale vs Wigan - 41:42

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Jamie and Seb review another weekend of League One action. In the battle for promotion, Cardiff City take a step closer to a return to the Championship with victory over an out-of-form Bolton Wanderers.

Stevenage secure a smash-and-grab three points at Valley Parade, beating Bradford City to take a step closer to securing a play-off spot.

Plymouth Argyle leave it late to secure a point in the Devon derby against Exeter City, while Reading also drop points in the play-off race with defeat at Doncaster Rovers.

There were three goals after the 90-minute mark in West Yorkshire, as Huddersfield Town dinted their own play-off hopes with a draw against Wycombe Wanderers.

At the other end of the table, AFC Wimbledon slip to just three points above the drop as Burton Albion leapfrog them with a massive win.

There is also time to review the other results, look ahead to the midweek fixtures, and work out the relegation permutations.

01:17 Huddersfield Town denied by late Wycombe Wanderers leveller

07:22 Cardiff City move closer to automatic promotion with Bolton Wanderers win

15:25 Stevenage better their play-off odds with win at Bradford City

23:19 Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City play out exciting Devon derby 

31:16 Doncaster Rovers secure massive three points against Reading 

39:53 Burton Albion push AFC Wimbledon closer to drop

47:02 A look at the other scores around the grounds

53:10 A preview of all the midweek League One action

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Seb and Jamie sit down to discuss both sets of fixtures from the Easter weekend in League One.

Lincoln City have put their champagne on ice, after other results mean their win against AFC Wimbledon has almost secured promotion.

In the play-off picture, there are wins for Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, and Stockport County.

Reading slip up with a draw against Huddersfield Town, while Plymouth Argyle and Wycombe Wanderers both fall to defeat.

The winners in their play-off chase were Luton Town, who beat Peterborough United in a chaotic game at Kenilworth Road.

At the other end of the table, Blackpool secured a massive three points as Exeter City remained in the relegation zone with Rotherham United, Northampton Town, and Port Vale.

01:20 Lincoln City is almost over the promotion line

07:32 Who will make it into the League One play-offs?

10:34 Luton Town win at home against Peterborough United

16:48 10-man Bolton Wanderers beat Tom Cleverley’s Plymouth Argyle

23:04 Stockport County damage Wycombe Wanderers’ play-off push

33:31 Huddersfield Town clinch a late point against Reading

36:02 Can Exeter City survive the drop after defeat to Blackpool?

47:46 All the results from Good Friday

48:40 The fixtures for Easter Monday

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Get ready for a massive weekend of football! In this League One Lowdown preview, Sam and Jaden break down the "crunch time" fixtures as we head into the final stretch of the season. From promotion parties to relegation six-pointers, this episode covers it all.

 Key Matchups & Predictions:

Wigan Athletic vs. Leyton Orient: Two in-form sides clash on Thursday night. Can the Latics’ strong home record under Gary Caldwell overcome Orient's surging away form?

Bolton Wanderers vs. Plymouth Argyle: Is the pressure getting to Bolton? With 15 draws this season, they face a transformed Plymouth side led by the clinical Bim Pepple.

Blackpool vs. Exeter City: The definition of a "six-pointer." With Exeter winless in 14, Jaden and Sam discuss if this is the end of the road for the Grecians.

Lincoln City's Promotion Party? Lincoln could secure their spot in the Championship this weekend. We look at the math and the momentum behind the Imps

. Tactical Insights:

We dive into the discrepancy between home and away forms, the impact of mid-season managerial changes (including Lee Clark at Rotherham), and the "on the beach" mid-table battles.

0:00 – Intro & Port Vale Recap

3:45 – Wigan vs. Leighton Orient: The Thursday Night Opener

8:12 – Doncaster vs. Mansfield: Mid-table Security

12:30 – Stockport vs. Wycombe: The Underperformers Clash

17:45 – Bolton vs. Plymouth: The Big One at Home Park

22:10 – Blackpool vs. Exeter: Relegation Battle Stations

26:50 – Lincoln City: Championship Bound?

Timestamps:30:15 – Quick-fire Predictions: Rotherham, Bradford, and Burton

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Goalkeepers - 1:42

Defenders - 5:42

Midfielders - 14:04

Attackers - 17:52

Manager - 23:18

Predictions - 25:50

Stockport vs AFC Wimbledon

Reading vs Wigan

Blackpool vs Burton

Wycombe vs Port Vale

Exeter vs Leyton Orient

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