Greetings.

We are already well into the new year it seems and the distinct observation of longer days as the sun rises higher in the sky gives birth to a species optimism that is not unfounded as spring preparation and hope fumes at the stimulus of light and heat.

However, we must not forget that all creatures have a natural predator  . While some sleep others prowl.

The fixtures are not complete from week 26 but there have certainly been some carnivores on the prowl.

This weeks bonus could deal a devastating blow for some, while filling the bellies of others.

For all Animals on earth economy is crucial. spend too much time and energy to get too little and your very existence is at risk.

The most deadly predators kill instantly and with minimal effort.

To record an ear piercing , blood gushing, stomach turning bonus of 20 points simply decide which team will have the best shots to goals ratio. 

To record a wincing, doubled up, eye watering , silent agonising bonus of 10 points simply predict which team will have most efforts on goal.

To record a tired but welcome 7 points before trying one last time for a morsel to keep you going through the winter predict which team will have the least attempts on goal

Week 27 Fixtures

1. Wednesday 2 V Leeds 1

2. Blackburn 1 V Brighton 1

3. Bristol City 0 V Middlesbrough 2

4. Derby 2 V Birmingham 0

5. Huddersfield 2 V Fulham 0

6. Hull 3 V Charlton 1

7. Ipswich 2 V Preston 1

8. MK Dons 2 V Reading 1

9. Forest 2 V Bolton 1

10. Rotherham 1 V QPR 0

11. Wolves 2 V Cardiff 1 

Best shots to goal ration Cardiff

most attempts on goal Ipswich

least attempts on goal Birmingham

As usual stats taken from BBC