EFL New Year’s Day preview: Plymouth look for salvation after Rooney exit
Walsall have been in excellent form in League Two this season.
Six consecutive league wins, unbeaten in 13 games, more than ten points ahead of the table.
It feels like the West Midlands side need to suffer a resounding defeat to deny themselves the chance of promotion in the new year.
The table below them is nothing short of remarkable, with just one point separating AFC Wimbledon in second and Crewe in eighth.
Third-placed Notts County, who host Walsall on Wednesday, are one of five teams with 37 points.
The Magpies themselves are in hot form, winning their last three games and ending the year with a 5-3 win over Cheltenham.
On the other hand, none of the bottom six are safe when 2025 begins.
Tranmere are in 19th place, four points above the relegation zone, and face bottom side Morecambe, who can move away from the bottom spot with a win.
Carlisle’s huge result against fellow strugglers Accrington on Sunday will boost their hopes at Crewe, while Stanley face promotion chasers Grimsby.
Swindon and Harrogate will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and get out of trouble against Colchester and Salford respectively.
You can follow all EFL matches live on the BBC Sport website, starting at 12:30 GMT on January 1 with Plymouth Argyle v Bristol City and QPR v Watford Team.
