How Portsmouth, Oxford, Wycombe and Fleetwood's promotion odds have shifted after League One play-off semi-final first legs

Pompey are no longer favourites to win the League One play-offs.
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After both of semi-finals, the Blues have drifted to third favourites with the bookies.

Kenny Jackett’s men have been leapfrogged by Wycombe and Oxford in the market ahead of Monday night's return clashes.

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Pompey were held to a 1-1 draw against the U’s on Friday evening.

Ryan Williams in action for Pompey against Oxford. Picture: Joe PeplerRyan Williams in action for Pompey against Oxford. Picture: Joe Pepler
Ryan Williams in action for Pompey against Oxford. Picture: Joe Pepler

As a result, Oxford will have the luxury of home advantage going into the second leg at the Kassam Stadium.

The Blues have drifted from 15/8 to 2/1 to achieve promotion to the Championship next season with EFL sponsors Sky Bet, while their opponents have come in to 15/8.

However, it's Wycombe who are now firm favourites to be playing in the second tier next term.

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The Chairboys already have one foot in the Wembley door thrashing Fleetwood 4-1 at the Highbury Stadium.

It means Gareth Ainsworth’s troops have a sizeable advantage heading into Monday night’s meeting at Adams Park.

What’s more, Joey Barton's Cod Army will be without top-scorer Paddy Madden and Lewie Coyle, who were both sent off in the first leg.

Wycombe are now 6/4 to reach the Championship for the first time in the club's history, while Fleetwood are 33/1 rank outsiders.

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