In a pulsating Easter weekend of League One action, Lincoln City sealed a memorable promotion to the Championship, while Stevenage surged past Reading to claim the final play-off spot. At the other end of the table, the pressure intensified as misery deepened for struggling Rotherham United and Northampton Town, leaving their survival hopes hanging by a thread.
GK – Sam Tickle – Wigan Athletic
The 24-year-old enjoyed an impressive Easter weekend as Wigan Athletic picked up vital points, earning a draw at home to Leyton Orient and a 3–1 victory away at Northampton Town. Tickle proved crucial with a series of important saves, while his distribution also stood out as a key asset for the Tics.
RB – Perry Ng – Cardiff City
Ng was once again a standout performer in Cardiff City’s 1–1 draw away at Peterborough United, continuing his excellent season in League One. With five goals and four assists, Ng combines attacking quality with defensive solidity, underlining his importance and versatility.
CB – Will Aimson – Wigan Athletic
The 31-year-old played a major role in Wigan’s vital four-point haul over the weekend, including a goal and a man-of-the-match display in the 3–1 win at Northampton Town. Aimson’s leadership and commanding presence at the back are proving crucial as the Tics aim to move further clear of the relegation zone.
CB – Sonny Bradley – Lincoln City
The experienced centre-back has been a consistent figure in Lincoln City’s defence this season, adapting seamlessly between a back four and a back three over the Easter fixtures. Bradley’s performances highlighted his previous Championship pedigree and his importance to the Imps’ success this season.
LB – Sean Roughan – Huddersfield Town
Since his summer move from Lincoln City, Sean Roughan has endured an inconsistent campaign, but he delivered a standout, season-defining Easter weekend. Registering three assists, including one for Ryan Ledson’s dramatic 106th-minute winner away at Leyton Orient, Roughan played a key role in Huddersfield Town closing the gap on the play-off places.
CM – Conor McGrandles – Lincoln City
The Scot once again showcased the quality he has consistently delivered all season, producing two man-of-the-match-worthy performances against Wimbledon and Reading. His significant contributions have helped Lincoln City confirm promotion, including setting up Jack Moylan’s dramatic 96th-minute winner to send the Imps faithful into pure elation.
CM – Harvey White – Stevenage
A product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy, White has been excellent for Stevenage this season and continued that form over the Easter weekend. After a strong display at Rotherham United on Good Friday, he followed it up with the winning goal and a man-of-the-match performance against Blackpool, underlining both Stevenage’s play-off credentials and his own potential to step up to a higher level.
LM – Bobby Pointon – Bradford City
During a weekend that saw Bradford City climb to third place with consecutive wins over Northampton Town and Wycombe Wanderers, Pointon was a major standout. He provided an assist against Northampton before scoring the opener against Wycombe, further highlighting why he is regarded as one of the division’s most exciting young talents.
RM – Jake Richards – Luton Town
The 18-year-old is enjoying his first full season of regular football and has been a bright spark in an otherwise inconsistent campaign for Luton Town. He scored the opening goal in a crucial 2–1 win over Peterborough United, then followed it with a goal and an assist in a man-of-the-match performance at Wimbledon.
ST – Owen Oseni – Plymouth Argyle
While he had a quieter outing against Bolton Wanderers on Good Friday, Owen Oseni came to life in Monday’s impressive 3–0 win away at Barnsley. The 22-year-old scored twice and also assisted Lorent Tolaj, playing a key role as Plymouth Argyle pushes towards the play-off places.
ST – Jayden Wareham – Exeter City
Since arriving from Reading in the summer, Jayden Wareham has been one of the standout performers in the league this season. He delivered once again in Monday’s 3–0 victory over Doncaster Rovers, scoring twice to secure a vital three points for Exeter City in their fight to avoid relegation.