The Build-Up

With only two games featuring tonight with Oldham v Rochdale being postponed, all play-off chasers and hopefuls will be keeping an eye out on the result of our game. Preston North End will be hoping to beat Yeovil so they can move back to 3^rd whilst Yeovil could move to 21^st if everything works out for them.

Notts will be hoping the squad additions can continue to help us progress, whilst Doncaster will be focusing on how to take the game to us and using the home crowd to their advantage.

Key Fixtures

No other games effect the Notts position at all.

Prediction

Doncaster Rovers will be eager to win after beating Barnsley in their local derby, whilst Notts will be hoping to maintain their own form. It's a difficult game for both sides, however Notts have enjoyed their trips to the Keepmoat Stadium in recent years. I see this as a draw and I will play it safe by saying 1-1.

Match Odds

Doncaster Rovers to win 4/5 – Draw 5/2 – Notts County to win 18/5

Head to Head

Doncaster Rovers – A win for Doncaster will put them inside the play-offs. A draw will see them move to 11^th, whereas a loss will see them remain 13^th.

Notts County – If the magpies win they will return back to the play-offs, a draw will see Notts move to 9^th realistically but 8^th is possible. If Notts lose they will remain 10^th as no other games effect our position.

Key Man

Doncaster Rovers; Harry Forrester –Will be hoping to continue impressing both fans and manager, whilst seeking chances to add to his goal tally. His movement and ability to get behind the opposition defence will be vital to them.

Notts County; William Hayhurst – I would hate to just name him for the sake of it, however crosses will be key in finding chances within the Donny penalty box. Otherwise efforts will be met from outside, as they draw sides to shoot from distance.

League Table

If my prediction happens and tonight’s game results in a draw both teams will gain places, which will move them closer to the pack of play-off contenders. With both sides having this tie in advance over

quite a few other teams in League One, it will suggest that there may be more to play for than a draw.

The Oldham v Rochdale game would have made this a little more interesting, as Oldham could have also moved into the play-offs with a win, whilst Rochdale could have strengthened 5^th place as their own, at least for now.

Yeovil Town will be hoping to use their game to ease their relegation fears, however it will be a difficult game away at Preston North End.

I could actually see this game resulting in a draw which wouldn't suite either sides, as Yeovil would only gain one place and Preston would then have 47 points, 1 point off 3^rd place MK Dons who have 48 points within League One.

So there won't be a lot of changes tonight, however still the two remaining ties do offer some interest to other teams within the league.