New Year's Day's League One predictions including Plymouth Argyle vs. MK Dons

Bristol Rovers vs. Cheltenham (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Cheltenham Town will be bidding to make it back-to-back wins in League One when they travel to Bristol Rovers on New Year's Day.

The visitors recorded a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury Town on Thursday, while Bristol Rovers were on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller with Exeter City in their last match.

We say: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Cheltenham Town

There are only three points between these two teams in the league table, and we are expecting it to be a close match on New Year's Day. Both managers will be keen not to lose, which could create a cagey affair, and we have had to settle on a low-scoring draw in this contest.

Forest Green vs. Port Vale (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Forest Green Rovers will attempt to get back to winning ways in League One this weekend when they take on Port Vale at the Bolt New Lawn Stadium.

The hosts come into this one following a loss at home to Burton Albion, while the visitors make the trip with a point to prove owing to a defeat against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.

We say: Forest Green Rovers 1-1 Port Vale

In a match with permutations at both ends of the table, we expect a tightly fought affair that will produce plenty of chances for both sides.

On this occasion, both sides will be inseparable and will have to be content with a point apiece in their first match of 2023.

Morecambe vs. Burton Albion (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Morecambe and Burton Albion get underway in 2023 when they go head to head at the Mazuma Stadium in round 25 of the English League One on Sunday.

The Shrimps, who are currently rooted to the bottom of the league table, head into the weekend unbeaten in each of their last five home matches and will be looking to kick off the new year on a high.

We say: Morecambe 1-1 Burton Albion

Having wrapped up the year with two consecutive victories, Burton Albion will head into 2023 with renewed confidence as they look to pull clear of the drop zone. Morecambe also appear to have also hit their stride and we predict both sides will cancel out each other's efforts and settle for a share of the spoils.

Oxford Utd vs. Exeter (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Both teams will be aiming to record successive victories when Oxford United host Exeter City in League One on Sunday.

Oxford dispatched Charlton Athletic 3-1 last time out, while Exeter beat Bristol Rovers 4-3.

We say: Oxford United 2-1 Exeter City

After both sides were involved in thrilling matches on Thursday, we can envisage more goals between these two teams on Sunday.

The short turnaround is likely to cause some tired legs out there at Kassam Stadium, with both managers' usage of their respective benches potentially pivotal during the latter stages.

Peterborough vs. Wycombe (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Peterborough United will be aiming to make it successive wins in League One when they welcome Wycombe Wanderers to London Road on Sunday afternoon.

The Posh will enter the contest off the back of a 2-0 victory over MK Dons, while Wycombe suffered a 1-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle on Thursday, which ended a four-game unbeaten run in the league.

We say: Peterborough United 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers

There is not an awful lot between these two teams in terms of quality, demonstrated by the fact that they are both on 35 points at this stage, albeit with Peterborough having a game in hand. It would not be a shock to see a home or indeed an away win, but we believe that a tight match will end all square.

Plymouth vs. MK Dons (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Plymouth Argyle will aim to strengthen their League One title bid this weekend when they take on MK Dons at Home Park.

The hosts come into this one fresh from a victory over Wycombe Wanderers, while MK Dons enter the fray following a loss to Peterborough United.

We say: Plymouth Argyle 2-0 MK Dons

In a match with consequences at both ends of the table, we expect both sides to compete with vigour as they seek a crucial three points for different reasons.

Despite this, it is impossible to envisage anything other than a comfortable Plymouth victory that will keep their quest for promotion on the right track.

Portsmouth vs. Charlton (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic will take to the pitch for the first time in 2023 when they go head to head in round 25 of the English League One on Sunday.

Having suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat in October's reverse fixture, Dean Holden's men will head into the weekend looking to get one over the home side and kick off the new year on a high.

We say: Portsmouth 2-2 Charlton Athletic

Both winless in eight consecutive league matches, Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic will head into Sunday's game in search of a pick-me-up as they look to attest their slump. Pompey are unbeaten in 10 of their 11 home matches this season, claiming seven draws and three wins in that time, and we predict they will hold out for another share of the spoils.

Shrewsbury vs. Fleetwood (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Shrewsbury Town could climb into the top half of the League One table with a win against Fleetwood Town on Sunday.

The visitors, meanwhile, have lost two successive matches during the festive period.

We say: Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Fleetwood Town

With both teams heading into this clash off the back of two successive defeats, we could envisage the respective managers being content with a point apiece to stop the rot, especially having had less than 72 hours to prepare for Sunday's meeting.