Category: Year 6

Division 3 Shocks With One Week Remaining

Week 6 in Division 3 has turned out some incredible results which has left some fans…and teams in utter shock.

The first match of Week 6 saw a rematch of last seasons Conference Final. Both Leicester and Wolves needed to win to boost their chances of promotion, whilst a loss would leave either team in trouble.

In an incredible repeat, the scoreline was the same as the previous match as Wolves won 1-0. The 3 points boosted Wolves promotion hopes whilst Leicester plunged to the foot of the table, thanks to some other results not going in their favour. Leicester need to take points from a match at Palace, which is going to be tough based on Palace needing points themselves.

The first of these other matches was bottom team Coventry beating Derby County 2-0. Coventry have been bottom of the table for a number of weeks but the 3 points has given them a fighting chance of survival, even though they still sit in seventh place.

The second match saw title favourites Crystal Palace away to Millwall, and they only needed a win to secure promotion. Millwall were in trouble and needed a big game and their players were absolutely outstanding as they demolished Palace 3-0, with three excellent goals. Palace were never in the running and rather than already being Champions, they now have to fight in their remaining match against Leicester to go up. Millwall are up to mid-table which has made it almost mathematically impossible to get relegated.

Palace Go Four Points Clear In Division 3

There were some interesting fixtures in Division 3 Week 5 as the teams look towards promotion and fight to escape the perils of relegation. With only 7 games in a season and two teams being relegated to the conference, there is not much between the sides. This has been made more difficult in Division 3 due to the number of draws that have happened so far.

Surprise team Hull City hosted Millwall in a match that could have propelled them to the top if they had won. Millwall were desperate for points too as they began in 7th place. In a tight game, neither side wanted to lose and this resulted in an 0-0. The point still helped Hull move into second place, which is an automatic promotion place.

The second game saw Leicester play Coventry. Many had favoured Leicester to do well this season after a strong performance in the the Conference last season, but they have disappointed so far. Coventry are bottom of the league and a win would push them to mid-table. Leicester’s strikers once again failed to find the net and the match became the second 0-0 of the week, which is very unusual. Leicester are now in 6th place and in real danger of losing their place in the league unless results improve.

The third game saw Derby County play Oxford United. A win for either side had the potential to push either side into a promotion place, such is the closeness in the Division 3 this season. Oxford began the match as slight favourites but Derby made use of home advantage as they took the lead. Despite Oxford throwing everything forward, Derby held strong and the 3 points not only puts them above Oxford, but into third place in the league which eases any threat of relegation.

the final match of week 5 saw title contenders Crystal Palace host Wolves. Both sides want to win the league and a win for either side would put them top. The fans were expecting an even match, with the fear that it could be another 0-0. Palace are keen to grab promotion this season after missing out last year and they were soon ahead. Wolves were expected to fight back but their lacklustre performance meant they could not contend with Palace’s strength. Palace soon put the tie out of reach as they popped in a second to seal all 3 points. Palace are now top by 4 points, only needing 2 points to lock in the title, so it is all but done unless they fall apart over the last two games. Wolves are left languishing in 5th place after the defeat, leaving them only 2 points above the relegation places and requiring wins to have a chance of promotion now.

Crystal Palace Retain Top Place In Div3 -Week 4

With the Division 3 – Week 4 results now finalised, it is becoming a very interesting year for the competing teams.

Conference Champions Wolves managed to get their season back on track as they beat Coventry 2-0. The win pushes Wolves back up to joint second in the table as they look for promotion. Coventry are really struggling this year, as they drop to last place in the table. Coventry have some tough fixtures to come, so it is not looking good for them.

Crystal Palace managed a goalless draw with surprise team Hull City. The point was enough to keep Palace in first place, two points clear of the chasing pack. Palace are desperate for promotion after narrowly missing out last year. Hull’s season is going from strength to strength as they keep adding the points to stay in joint second place.

Leicester City suffered a shock defeat against Oxford United, which has really hit their promotion chances. Despite everyone thinking the previous League Champions would be candidates for relegation, the team from Oxford won 2-1, as the 3 points puts them into joint second position in the league. Leicester now sit in 5th place and they will need a good run from now on to stand any chance of a top 2 finish.

In the final match of the week, Millwall played Derby County in a relegation 6-pointer. Relegated Derby started the season in great form, but this has slipped in recent weeks as they tumbled down the table. Millwall are perennial strugglers but a win would really boost their chances. Derby took a 2-0 lead, partly thanks to Millwall’s sloppy defending. Millwall managed to get a goal back and continued to push hard. Derby had a chance to win the game but did not take advantage and then Millwall struck back to equalise. the 2-2 score line means the teams share the points, but it does not really help either side in their bid to retain Division 3 status next year.

Hull City Cause Huge Surprise In Week 3

Outside of Division 1, there were some stand out games from the lower Divisions. Hull City from Division 3 arguably produced the result of the week, as they beat Derby County 1-0. Hull were one of the favourites to be relegated, with Derby looking to return to Division 2. The result has moved Hull from 6th up to 2nd in the table, in what has become a very competitive Division 3. It does not guarantee Hull safety, but it puts them in a very good place to push on for a high finishing position.

With an even bigger move upwards in Division 3, Leicester City jumped from 8th to 3rd by defeating Millwall 4-1. In our featured photo, Crystal Palace continued their run at the top of the table after beating Coventry 2-0. It took Palace a while to find a way to score, but a superb cross was met by a striker waiting on the far post to pop the ball into the net.

Wolves and Oxford produced another draw to leave them both mid-table with 3 points.

In Division 2, leaders Sheffield Wednesday stuttered as they lost away to QPR, dropping them to second in the table. Newly promoted Aston Villa took up the lead after they beat a struggling Leeds 2-1.

Manchester City finally found winning ways as they put three past Wimbledon, who did score a consolation goal near the end. The defeat leaves Wimbledon anchored to the bottom of the table.

Luton Town could only draw with Charlton as their bid to return to Division 1 faltered. Charlton are sixth in the table and playing well, but have bene unable to find a way to win league matches so far this season.