Summary

  • 22 matches in League One and League Two

  • Top three - Stockport, Bradford & Cardiff - all lose in League One

  • Peterborough thump AFC Wimbledon 5-0 to climb off bottom of League One

  • Plymouth fall to foot of table after 3-1 loss at Huddersfield

  • League Two leaders Walsall beat bottom side Newport 4-2

  • Second-placed Swindon score stoppage-time goal to beat Tranmere

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  1. Four Wycombe changes; Same again for Orientpublished at 12:24 GMT

    Wycombe v Leyton Orient (12:30 GMT)

    The Wycombe team shown in formation to face Leyton OrientImage source, Opta

    Will Norris is back in goal for Wycombe while Mikki Van Sas is out of the squad because of an injury which means Stuart Moore is the replacement goalkeeper.

    Defender Connor Taylor is suspended while Junior Quitirna and Magnus Westergaard are on the bench.

    Along with Norris, Dan Casey, Ewan Henderson and Fred Onyedinma get the nod to start.

    Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens names the same side which started the FA Cup win at Tamworth on Monday.

    The Leyton Orient team shown in formation to face WycombeImage source, Opta
  2. Wanderers happy at homepublished at 12:22 GMT

    Wycombe v Leyton Orient (12:30 GMT)

    A general photo of the inside of Wycombe's stadiumImage source, Shuttershock

    Wanderers are normally happy to wander, right?

    Not if you're Wycombe it would appear, they're quite happy to be home birds.

    The Chairboys have won their past six games at Adams Park in all competitions, they've only failed to score once on home turf and, recently installed boss Michael Duff is yet to lose there.

    Mind you, it's probably just as well they're so good in Buckinghamshire otherwise they'd be in a whole heap of trouble, although as it is they are only three points clear of the relegation zone.

    So you could forgive them for fancying their chances as Leyton Orient roll into town - the O's have lost five of their seven away league trips this season but have also picked up a couple of victories along the way.

    These two made the play-offs last season with Orient falling at the final hurdle to Charlton at Wembley.

    It's fair to say both sides will have to go some to repeat those achievements.

  3. Five changes for Cobblers; Stags unchangedpublished at 12:20 GMT

    Northampton v Mansfield (12:30 GMT)

    Northampton Town XIImage source, Opta

    It's a much changed backline for Northampton as they make five amendments to the starting line-up from their last league outing.

    Joe Wormleighton, Michael Forbes, Nesta Guinness-Walker and Sam Hoskins all miss out, though Kamarai Swyer does make the bench.

    Jack Burroughs, Conor McCarthy, Jordan Willis, Ethan Wheatley and Kyle Edwards all take their place in the XI.

    As for Mansfield, it's the same faces they've had for their past six league games.

    Mansfield Town XIImage source, Opta
  4. Clough looks for a victorious celebration for five years with Stagspublished at 12:18 GMT

    Northampton v Mansfield (12:30 GMT)

    Media caption,

    Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough reflects with Jake Garner on five years as Stags boss

    Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough celebrated five years as Stags boss on Thursday as the side prepare to visit Northampton Town.

    From steering them clear of a relegation to the National League to securing promotion, it's been an eventful half-decade for Clough.

    This year, he's seeking promotion number two and with Mansfield currently just one point below the top seven, a win against 17th placed Northampton would help them keep believing.

    "It certainly hasn't been dull," Clough told BBC Radio Nottingham.

    "There have been a lot of ups and downs, but mainly ups I hope for the supporters and everybody.

    "We are still around and where we want to be in League One, where we are trying to establish ourselves, competing every week to see where that takes us."

  5. Can Stockport hold on to top spot?published at 12:16 GMT

    League One table

    An image of League One table with a photo of Stevenage's Chem CampbellImage source, Opta/Shutterstock

    Stevenage failed to take the top spot after a loss against Reading on Thursday but there are plenty of other contending to topple current leaders Stockport County.

    Technically, every other member of the top six are still in the race to end the weekend at the apex but County will no doubt do everything in their power to remain top dogs.

    Meanwhile, at the bottom, Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle will be aiming to at least close the gap between them and safety from the dreaded bottom four.

  6. U's make two changes, Whitely back for Bromleypublished at 12:13 GMT

    Colchester v Bromley (12:30 GMT)

    Colchester United XIImage source, Opta

    Colchester have tweaked things at both ends of the pitch, with defender Kane Vincent-Young and forward Samson Tovide both earning starting places in the only changes to the side that drew at Swindon a fortnight ago.

    Jack Payne is still out for the U's, with Rob Hunt among the substitutes again.

    Bromley have brought experienced frontman Corey Whitely back into their starting line-up, with Nicke Kabamba - despite his five goals so far this season - dropping to the bench.

    Bromley XIImage source, Opta
  7. Colchester aim to continue goal glut on home soilpublished at 12:11 GMT

    Colchester v Bromley (12:30 GMT)

    Colchester's Jack PayneImage source, Shutterstock Editorial

    Jack Payne hit a hat-trick against Chesterfield, then it was Harry Anderson’s turn against Harrogate – so who will step up to ensure the Colchester Community Stadium punters are entertained today?

    The home crowd are unlikely to mind, provided they witness another healthy tally of Colchester goals and a result that extends their side’s recent run of form, with their last four games bringing three wins and a very creditable 0-0 draw at Swindon.

    That has lifted the U’s to the dizzy heights of 14th place in the table, three points behind today’s visitors Bromley in 11th.

    The Ravens haven’t gobbled up too much in the way of points on the road lately, with three defeats in their last four away games – although the other one did bring victory courtesy of Michael Cheek’s winner at Crewe.

    That run will give Bromley boss Andy Woodman cause for frustration, as will his enforced absence from the touchline – he is serving out the last of a three-match suspension, with assistants Steve Aris and Alex Dyer taking charge again today.

  8. Crewe unchanged, Ruffels makes first league start for Shrewspublished at 12:09 GMT

    Crewe v Shrewsbury (12:30 GMT)

    Crewe Alexandra XIImage source, Opta

    Experienced Josh Ruffels, who joined Shrewsbury from Huddersfield earlier this season, starts for the first time in the league after featuring in last weekend's FA Cup win at South Shields.

    Tommy McDermott makes way for Ruffels, but the Shrews are otherwise unchanged as they bid to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

    Hosts Crewe have gone with the same starting line-up that triumphed 3-2 against Grimsby in their most recent league outing.

    Shrewsbury Town XIImage source, Opta
  9. Could Shrewsbury recovery be derailed at Crewe?published at 12:07 GMT

    Crewe v Shrewsbury (12:30 GMT)

    Shrewsbury's Bradley IhionvienImage source, Shutterstock Editorial

    Six weeks ago, Shrewsbury’s prospects of staving off a second successive relegation were looking somewhat ominous.

    Second from bottom at that stage, with just a solitary win on their record, the Shrews have undergone a mini-revival by garnering eight points from their last four games as well as successively navigating a tricky FA Cup trip to South Shields.

    However, with most of the teams around them also experiencing an upturn in form, Michael Appleton’s side are still only two points off the foot of the table and need to maintain their momentum at Mornflake Stadium.

    That’s unlikely to be straightforward against a Crewe side tucked in just behind the play-off places – although Shrewsbury will be heartened by the fact the Alex have already lost three times on home turf.

    Crewe’s most recent league outing there brought plenty of goals and drama, with on-loan Stoke forward Emre Tezgel hitting a hat-trick as they edged a see-saw clash against Grimsby 3-2.

  10. Close-knit at either end of League Twopublished at 12:05 GMT

    League Two table

    An image of the League Two table with a photo of Swindon Town midfielder Darren OldakerImage source, Opta/Shutterstock

    Such is the fierce competition in League Two, any of the top seven could potentially make it to the top of the table come the end of the afternoon.

    Meanwhile, all of the bottom six are at risk of finding themselves in the basement.

    Very tight-knit.

  11. Today's early kick-off fixturespublished at 12:02 GMT

    League One & Two

    Here's what we've got to start our Saturday off with a bang at 12:30 GMT:

    League One

    • Northampton Town v Mansfield Town
    • Wycombe Wanderers v Leyton Orient

    League Two

    • Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town
    • Colchester United v Bromley
  12. Welcome!published at 12:00 GMT

    League One & Two

    Crewe signImage source, Shutterstock

    The embers of bonfire night are gone but that doesn't mean we don't have some explosive action to bring you.

    It's another bumper Saturday in the EFL, with the fight for the top spot in both League One and League Two heating to boiling point.

    Mathematically, five League One sides could seal the top spot today and SEVEN of the teams in the tier below could make the apex.

    Who will be the biggest victors of the weekend? Stay here as we bring you all the build-up with four early kick-offs to get us started.