Football Outright Tips

Momentum is so often vital in the play-offs and the Saints have it in spades. Relegated from the 2024-25 Premier League, they played well yet struggled for results under Will Still, but his replacement, Tonda Eckert, has transformed their fortunes, finishing fourth and reaching an FA Cup semi-final.

Stevenage are the form team heading into the League One play-offs. They won five of their last six home games 1-0 and that stubbornness might be what’s needed to take them into the second tier for the first time ever.

A strong end to the League Two season allowed Grimsby to break into the top seven and their cup pedigree means they may be difficult to overcome in the play-offs. There’s something of destiny about the Mariners’ season, and a campaign ignited by beating Man United may end in big celebrations could conclude with promotion via a play-off final win.