Barnsley vs. Stevenage (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Barnsley and Stevenage lock horns in a mouth-watering League One clash at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, with both sides harbouring playoff aspirations.
The Tykes currently sit seventh in the table, just two points adrift of the top six, while Stevenage occupy the fourth spot, only behind third-placed Oxford United on goal difference.
We say: Barnsley 1-1 Stevenage
This match promises to be a tight and tense affair, with both sides desperate for the three points. Barnsley's recent form will see their confidence increase going into this match, but Stevenage's fighting spirit and away-day prowess should not be underestimated.
We predict that this will end in a draw with both sides finding the net.
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Blackpool vs. Bristol Rovers (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Blackpool will be hopeful of bouncing back from defeat when they host Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
Bristol Rovers, meanwhile, have put together an unbeaten run of three games in League One.
We say: Blackpool 1-1 Bristol Rovers
Although Blackpool rested several players in midweek, the visitors should be fresher here. Bristol Rovers will also be full of confidence after beating Bolton away from home last weekend.
As such, we can envisage them claiming another positive result away from home. The Gas have proven tough to beat recently, while Blackpool remain inconsistent in relation to their collective ability.
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Bolton vs. Leyton Orient (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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After suffering back-to-back defeats, promotion-chasing Bolton Wanderers will look to bounce back when they travel to the capital for Saturday's League One clash with Leyton Orient.
The hosts, meanwhile, will have the chance to claim consecutive victories after getting the better of Cheltenham Town in their most recent outing.
We say: Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Leyton Orient
Bolton won six straight competitive home games prior to last Saturday's defeat to Bristol Rovers, and we think they will make full use of home advantage to return to winning ways against Leyton Orient.
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Carlisle vs. Cheltenham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Carlisle United will be desperate to end a winless streak of six league games when they host Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
The visitors, meanwhile, will make the long trip to Cumbria knowing that they sit bottom of the League One table.
We say: Carlisle United 1-1 Cheltenham Town
With both teams struggling to score goals and sitting within the relegation places, this could be a scrappy contest. A victory for either team would be a huge boost to their survival hopes.
However, we can envisage them having to share the spoils after a low scoring draw. Both sides conceded injury time goals to drop points last time out and may be content with avoiding defeat.
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Charlton vs. Burton Albion (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Charlton Athletic will attempt to claim their first win of December when they play host to Burton Albion in Saturday's League One contest.
The visitors, who are currently without a permanent manager, will be looking to record their first league victory since October 21.
We say: Charlton Athletic 2-0 Burton Albion
Charlton may be frustrated by a flurry of draws, but we think they will return to winning ways against a Burton side that will be low on confidence following a run of five consecutive league defeats.
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Northampton vs. Oxford Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Northampton Town will be aiming to preserve their place in the top half of the League One table when they host Oxford United on Saturday.
Oxford, meanwhile, can move into the automatic promotion spots with a victory.
We say: Northampton Town 2-2 Oxford United
This could be a Christmas cracker with both teams scoring plenty of goals in recent weeks. Northampton's home form is strong, but Oxford clearly possess greater technical ability.
As such, we don't think either manager would be disappointed with gaining a point. Although this would not be enough to move Oxford into the automatic promotion positions, it would be a decent result to build on.
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Portsmouth vs. Fleetwood (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Portsmouth will attempt to claim their fifth consecutive league victory when they welcome Fleetwood Town to Fratton Park on Saturday.
While the hosts are currently sitting top of the League One table, the visitors are languishing in the relegation zone.
We say: Portsmouth 2-0 Fleetwood Town
Portsmouth may have suffered a disappointing defeat in the EFL Trophy in midweek, but they have been in imperious form in the third tier.
After winning each of their last four league games without conceding, we think they will get the better of a struggling Fleetwood side in their final home fixture of the calendar year.
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Reading vs. Wigan (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Seeking to pick up their first League One victory since November, Reading go head to head with Wigan Athletic at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday.
Having seen their nine-game unbeaten run come to an end last time out, Shaun Maloney's men will head into the weekend looking for a positive response.
We say: Reading 1-1 Wigan Athletic
Reading and Wigan have endured a disappointing first half of the season and will both head into the weekend looking to return to winning ways. While Reading have enjoyed the better of this fixture, they have struggled to get going at home in the league and we predict both sides will settle for a share of the spoils in this one.
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Shrewsbury vs. Peterborough (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Peterborough United set out in search of a fourth Co Se victory in December when they journey to the Croud Meadow Stadium to face Shrewsbury Town in round 23 of the League One on Saturday.
Having lost both home and away meetings between the sides last season, the Posh will head into the weekend looking to get one over the hosts and move into the top half of the table.
We say: Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Peterborough United
While Shrewsbury will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat, they face the challenge of going up against a Peterborough side who are currently firing on all cylinders. That said, we predict an action-packed contest at the Croud Meadow Stadium, with the visitors claiming all three points.
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Wycombe vs. Port Vale (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Port Vale will attempt to bounce back from an EFL Cup quarter-final defeat when they travel to Buckinghamshire for Saturday's League One clash with Wycombe Wanderers.
The Valiants occupy 15th place in the league table, while the Chairboys are sitting two points further back in 18th position.
We say: Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Port Vale
With just two points separating the two sides in the League One table, we expect Saturday's contest to be a close-fought affair.
Although the visitors will be targeting a third consecutive league victory, we think they may have to settle for a point, especially after drawing each of their previous four away games against Wycombe.
