Bradford vs. Salford City (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Bradford City and Salford City bring the curtain up in 2023 at The University of Bradford Stadium, with both sides submerged in the increasingly-competitive playoff battle.
The Bantams currently occupy seventh position in the League Two standings, while Neil Wood's side head into the weekend's round of matches only one point behind Sunday's hosts.
We say: Bradford City 2-2 Salford City
With Bradford City and Salford City hoping to be involved in the playoff picture at the end of the season, we are going for a goalscoring masterclass to take place at the University of Bradford Stadium.
However, both sides will ultimately have to settle for a share of the spoils upon hearing the full-time whistle.
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Colchester vs. Swindon (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Colchester United and Swindon Town will be looking to make a winning start to 2023 when they do battle in League Two at the JobServe Community Stadium on New Year's Day.
The two teams enter this contest off the back of contrasting results in midweek, with the U's losing at home to AFC Wimbledon and the Robins securing all three points away at Northampton Town.
We say: Colchester United 0-2 Swindon Town
Considering the form of the two teams and their current positions in the table, Swindon will be regarded as favourites to claim maximum points on New Year's Day.
Colchester will be desperate to secure a much-needed victory as they bid to steer themselves clear of the drop zone, but the Robins should have enough qualify in their side to get the job done and consolidate their place in the playoffs.
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Crewe vs. Tranmere (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Crewe Alexandra will be looking to put a poor December behind them when they host Tranmere Rovers at the Mornflake Stadium in League Two on New Year's Day.
The Railwaymen have lost their last three matches, while Tranmere have now won two games on the spin in League Two, after coming through a tricky period.
We say: Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere have already defeated Crewe twice this season, running out comfortable 3-0 winners in the home clash, so there is no reason why they should not be able to secure another victory on Sunday.
The Rovers have had a solid defence throughout the season, and so they are likely to keep a clean sheet, but their lack of goals means they should only win by a narrow margin.
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Doncaster vs. Carlisle (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Doncaster Rovers have the opportunity to make it three wins in their last four games when they host Carlisle United at the Eco-Power Stadium in League Two on Sunday.
However, it will be a tough test for the home side, as the visitors are fourth in the table, and come into the match off the back of two consecutive wins.
We say: Doncaster Rovers 0-2 Carlisle United
Doncaster have been showing inconsistent signs all season, and that is why we do not expect them to follow up their midweek victory with another three points on Sunday.
Not only that, but Carlisle have emerged as one of League Two's better teams this season, particularly away from home, and they are very capable of recording a comfortable victory.
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Grimsby Town vs. Stockport (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Grimsby Town will take on playoff candidates Stockport County at Blundell Park in the first set of League Two matches in 2023.
The Mariners sit in 16th position, while Dave Challinor's side are only two points outside of the increasingly competitive playoff picture.
We say: Grimsby Town 1-2 Stockport County
Despite only emerging victorious in one of the last five head-to-head encounters across all competitions, we expect Stockport County to further enhance their reputation as playoff contenders in a tightly-contested affair at Blundell Park.
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Hartlepool vs. Harrogate (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams towards the wrong end of the League Two table will lock horns on New Year's Day, as Hartlepool United welcome Harrogate Town to Victoria Park.
Hartlepool are currently 21st in the table, boasting just 18 points from their opening 23 matches, while Harrogate are 19th, having picked up 22 points from their opening 22 games of the campaign.
We say: Hartlepool United 0-0 Harrogate Town
This might not be a classic, with both managers likely to be wary of losing rather than actively going in search of all the points. Hartlepool have been poor at home this season, but Harrogate have also struggled away, so we have had to settle on a goalless draw on New Year's Day.
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Sutton vs. AFC Wimbledon (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Sutton United will be looking to win their second home game in the space of a week when they host AFC Wimbledon at Gander Green Lane in League Two this Sunday.
The visitors also come into the game off the back of a win in midweek, and they will commence proceedings sitting 11th in the standings.
We say: Sutton United 1-2 AFC Wimbledon
Sutton's form has improved recently, but it is still no comparison to the dramatic turnaround orchestrated by Johnnie Jackson at Wimbledon.
As such, we expect the visitors to secure a narrow victory in a closely-contested affair, winning by the same scoreline as they did on Thursday night.
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Walsall vs. Mansfield (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Walsall will be hoping to bounce back from a home defeat against Stockport County in midweek when they take on Mansfield Town at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Sunday.
The Stags, on the other hand, are looking for their second win on the spin, after recording a win away at Hartlepool United on Thursday night.
We say: Walsall 0-1 Mansfield Town
Walsall's improved League Two form came to an abrupt end in the loss against Stockport in midweek, and we expect that it will be two losses on the spin for the Saddlers.
Mansfield have been in good form, winning away against Hartlepool on Thursday night, and they should be able to continue their charge for the automatic promotion spots.
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Ben Knapton
