The Red Devils were tipped to exit the EFL last summer after finishing a chaotic 2022-23 League Two season in 22nd place. However, they turned over a new leaf with a stunning seventh place finish this term and now have the chance to leave the division by the front door.
Scott Lindsey’s side host MK Dons, who came fourth, in tomorrow’s semi-final first leg (3pm) and then head to Buckinghamshire for the return on Thursday (8pm).
It’s a mouthwatering prospect for the West Sussex club, who beat MK 2-1 at home in August – Orsi netting the winner – before losing the away match 2-0 in late December.
“At the start of the season we were favourites for relegation,” said striker Orsi, who has led the way with 21 goals in all competitions, 19 in the league. “To say after 46 games that we have finished seventh is a real achievement for the club and players.
“People are writing us off again now, but we don’t feel any pressure. It’s going to be two teams who have similar beliefs about how the game should be played and they should be two exciting games.
この記事は The Football League Paper の May 05, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は The Football League Paper の May 05, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Dutch star gives the Clarets an extra edge
BURNLEY couldn't hit a barn door during the autumn, and were widely expected to splash the cash on a striker this month.
POMPEY'S RECOVERY IS RITCHIE DESERVED!
MATT Ritchie's first two Fratton Park goals as a Portsmouth player is completing \"unfinished business\" according to John Mousinho, after Pompey beat Middlesbrough.
LAMPARD APPLAUDS BATTLING SKY BLUES
FRANK LAMPARD is satisfied with the progress his Coventry City players are making, praising their character and determination in overcoming a classy Bristol City side.
ROBINSON HITS BRACE AS THE BLUEBIRDS NET DERBY SPOILS
Emotional week for Riza ends on a high
McGOLDRICK DOUBLE PUTS COUNTY FIFTH
STUART praised Sprais County Maynard the Notts set-pieces as they scored twice from corners in a win over struggling Accrington Stanley.
If Enzo finds form, the fee's a bargain
ENZO Le Fee's loan move from Roma to Sunderland is a gamble.
HUNGRY ACE JOE ON GOAL MISSION
JOE Taylor is ready to unload six months of pent-up frustration after completing a £3m switch from Luton to Huddersfield.
BANNAN, MULLIN & COOK NET AWARDS
BARRY Bannan, Paul Mullin and Andy Cook are celebrating winning the Sky Bet EFL Goal of the Month awards for December.
JAY EYES MORE CUP HEADLINES
Defender ready for Eagles...
DI'SHON'S FOCUS IS ON THE DERBY
Players to ignore off-pitch tensions
