Dan Childs’ EFL Predictions: Pilgrims Aim for Championship Glory

Dan Childs delivers Saturday EFL tips ahead of the 3pm kick-offs. His notes and betting choices cover League One and Two fixtures.

Best bets

• Plymouth — 2pts at 13-10 with Coral and Ladbrokes.
• Charlton — draw no bet 1pt at 7-5 with Betfair, BoyleSports, Paddy Power.
• AFC Wimbledon — 1pt at 6-5 (general market).
• Bristol Rovers — draw no bet 1pt at 11-10 with bet365, Betfair, Paddy Power.

Accumulator and first-goalscorer tips

The suggested acca features Sheffield United (19-20), Lincoln (2-5), Bolton (6-10), and Grimsby (6-10).

A £1 stake on that Coral acca returns £6.99. The pick offers modest value for a small outlay.

First goalscorer choice: Aaron Drinan at 5-1 with bet365 in Tranmere vs Swindon.

Drinan leads the League Two scoring charts with 20 goals and can add at Prenton Park.

Plymouth vs Huddersfield

Plymouth have climbed from relegation candidates to promotion contenders since January. They average two points per game in 2026.

Plymouth sit tenth, while Huddersfield are seventh. A win could lift either side into the playoff places.

Argyle beat Stevenage 1-0 at Home Park on Tuesday. Huddersfield replaced Lee Grant with Liam Manning in January.

Manning’s side have two wins from nine. Plymouth are favoured to secure a likely 18th league win.

Charlton vs Norwich

Charlton can pass 50 points with victory and edge closer to Championship safety. They are nine points clear of the drop.

Nathan Jones’s team have won eight of 12 league games at the Valley. Norwich lost 1-0 at Southampton on Wednesday.

The Canaries missed Jovon Makama and Mohamed Toure and lacked cutting edge. Away form has produced three defeats in five.

AFC Wimbledon vs Peterborough

AFC Wimbledon aim to reach 52 points and strengthen their survival bid. Back-to-back defeats ended slim playoff hopes.

Johnnie Jackson’s side have eight home league wins. Peterborough are injury-hit and use several younger players.

Posh thrashed Rotherham 5-0 on Tuesday but have lost three of their last four away. The visitors may struggle again.

Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers look set to seal League Two safety. They have won three of their last four matches.

Gillingham have lost three straight, scoring once and conceding 12 in that span. Rovers should remove lingering doubts.

Notes

These EFL predictions come from Dan Childs and focus on form, injuries, and fixture context. The Pilgrims remain a key selection as they push for Championship glory.

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