Pools tips for this weekend April 28-29

Ten draws: Leeds v Leicester, Watford v Middlesbrough, Colchester v Tranmere, Scunthorpe v Bournemouth, Sheffield United v Stevenage, Walsall v Huddersfield, Aldershot v Rotherham, Oxford v Southend, Torquay v Crewe, Livingston v Morton.


Best draws: Watford v Middlesbrough, Colchester v Tranmere, Aldershot v Rotherham, Oxford v Southend, Livingston v Morton.


Five aways: Liverpool, Newcastle, Brighton, Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons.


Nine homes: Everton, Swansea, Tottenham, Birmingham, Crystal Palace, Southampton, West Ham, Bury, Carlisle.


Pick of the draws: Middlesbrough have to win to stand any chance of getting into the Championship play-offs but they will be hard-pushed to manage it at Watford, who have enjoyed some good results this season. Colchester are the League One draw specialists (20 this season) and must be fancied for another against Tranmere, who are one place below them. Rotherham have gained some momentum in League Two under new manager Steve Evans and I believe they will sustain it at Aldershot. Oxford have faltered in their attempt to gain a play-off place and will find high-flying Southend hard to overcome. Livingston's home record has let them down in the Scottish first division, which will encourage Morton, their opponents.


Away days: Liverpool are playing better than their form and Premier League position suggest and should be backed at Norwich. Newcastle are on a really hot streak and making a convincing push for a Champions League spot. They will be expecting maximum points from their trip to relegation-troubled Wigan. In the Championship, Brighton should see off Barnsley, who look as if they cannot wait for the season to finish. In League One, promotion-seeking Sheffield Wednesday and play-off certainties MK Dons are confident selections at Brentford and bottom club Rochdale respectively.


Homes sweet homes: After holding Manchester United to a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford last Sunday, Everton, ending the season strongly as usual, will be looking forward to the visit of Fulham. It's high time Tottenham reversed their slump in form and they have an excellent opportunity against Blackburn, who are favourites for relegation from the Premier League. Reading may take their foot off the pedal now that promotion to the Premier League and their status as champions have been assured. If so, then Chris Hughton's Birmingham are well equipped to take advantage. Crystal Palace will be eager to end a disappointing Championship season on a high note and are worth a punt against play-off contenders Cardiff. Palace will also be looking to avenge their Carling Cup semi-final defeat on penalties.