Some travelling today, to Khuiratta by the LOC. Hence the delay in posting.
Luton Town's promotion push:
Luton Town kept me up till late and they have redeemed themselves somewhat. Returning to winning ways by beating Rotherham 2-0 away, which has now seen them earning 20 points from a possible 24, over the last 8 games. Those 2 draws against Stockport (at home) and Mansfield (away) are perhaps the reason why they are are still 3 points away from a play-off place, with only 2 games to go.
Half the riddle will be solved this Saturday I suspect but the other half will only surface at the final whistle, on the final day of the season (next Saturday 2 May).
Out of control:
Stockport - 6 points (3 games left & if they win game in hand, currently level on GD)
Bradford - 5 points (2 games left & 4 goals advantage to Luton in GD)
Bolton - 3 points (2 games left & 9 goals adrift in GD too)
Stevenage - 3 points (2 games left & 8 goals advantage to Luton in GD)
There are still effectively 6 teams vying for 4 promotion play-off places, although Plymouth have dropped 1 point below Luton (with identical GD).
Our next update will be on Saturday and the following fixtures will be noted with interest.
Doncaster vs Stevenage
- Both have won 3 of their last 6 games. A Stevenage loss followed by a Luton win will give Luton control over their destiny.
Stockport vs Peterborough
- Stockport have won 3 of their last 6 games, although they have been faltering of late while Peterborough have not won any of their last 6 games. It seems difficult for Peterborough to get anything here, despite still being affected by the relegation zone.
Bradford vs Bolton
- Both have only won 2 of their last 6 games and there is potential in this result for Luton. Bolton just need a point to secure their play-off place and given their unassailable goal difference (GD) compared to Luton (viz. 9 goals), a win for Bolton would suit Luton better. However, if Bolton lose, that would also give Luton control of their destiny albeit having to beat Bolton away on the final day of the reason and making up for that GD gap today against Barnsley, while also hoping that Bradford score a few against Bolton, before Luton make up the difference on that final fixture viz. Bolton vs Luton. Meanwhile, Bradford losing or drawing would mean Luton need Exeter to win against Bradford at home on the final day, as they fight against relegation.
Luton vs Barnsley
- Barnsley have only won 1 of their last 6 games while Luton have won 4 of their last 6. However, Barnsley did give Luton their worst defeat of the season (5-0) earlier and Luton could do justice by winning 6-0 and narrowing that GD gap with Bolton.
Plymouth vs Port Vale
- Plymouth have won 3 of their last 6 while relegated Port Vale have won 2 of their last 6. I can't imagine Port Vale getting anything out of this and I think Plymouth (who have had a much better second half of the season), will continue to knock on that play-off door by the end of this match.
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Public Finance Update:
Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years):
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
215
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
86
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since the 9th of October 2025 (of total 5,000):
700
Cash in Hand: -3,590
Cash Deposits: 270,662
Immediate Debts: 3,000
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Social Welfare Budget (Zakat/Sadqa):
Current Deposits: 307,000
Arrears: 22,776 (pending from 17/03/2026 - money that has been spent elsewhere momentarily but needs to be rightfully returned to this fund)
Distributed (today): 50,000
Balance: 257,000
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