For Huddersfield, read Macclesfield; it's Notts County not Nottingham Forest; Bristol Rovers instead of Bristol City.

And as for Leeds? Sadly, it looks much more like Lincoln at the Intersonic Stadium next season.

The potential League Two fixture list has about as much appeal on the eye as Jade Goody the morning after a particularly heavy night out.

It's a very, very grim prospect - but while there is life, there is hope. Just.

City's survival bid may have taken a massive blow from Saturday's home humbling by Leyton Orient but there is still a faint pulse, although an 11th-hour reprieve obviously hinges on a lot of factors.

The Bantams must win their final two matches, that goes without question. Anything less than six points from six against Chesterfield and Millwall - which means actually beating someone at home - and the goose will be cooked.

If City can keep their half of the bargain, and the cynics will suggest that the last-day win on their own turf could prove the toughest ask of the lot, they still need several favours elsewhere.

Cheltenham, at this moment four points ahead on 50, are the most obvious target in their sights. Bournemouth, Orient and Brighton are also not mathematically safe but scores must fall kindly next weekend to keep them all in the mix.

Having looked safe after a run of three wins from four, Cheltenham slipped up at home to Blackpool on Saturday. Now City must hope the tremors from that will turn into full-scale panic against already-relegated Rotherham and Brighton.

Two Cheltenham draws, two City wins and David Wetherall's men stay up on goal difference. Or two losses for Bournemouth, Leyton Orient or Brighton For the battle to even stretch as far as the final afternoon, City must triumph at Saltergate next weekend and keep their fingers crossed that at least one of the following also happens: Cheltenham don't beat Rotherham; Bournemouth or Leyton Orient also fail to win; Brighton lose to Oldham.

Only then can thoughts turn to pulling off a real mission impossible on May 5. It's the smallest of straws but the one the club will cling to after the woes of losing to the O's.

For those looking at the dregs left in City's glass as a quarter full rather than three-quarters empty, here's an outline of what could happen before last orders are called in the last-chance saloon.

BRIGHTON

Current position: 17th on 52 pointsForm (last six games): D W L L L LGames to go: Oldham (H), Cheltenham (A)What they say: "It's no consolation that the teams below us lost. I'm disappointed and angered that we are even talking in those terms" - manager Dean Wilkins.

Verdict: The wheels have come off at just the wrong time for Albion. Those who made the trip to the Withdean with City will know that their home form is shocking, so Oldham could give everyone down the bottom end a helping hand with three points on Saturday. But Brighton's goal difference is currently seven better than City, which should save them regardless.

LEYTON ORIENT

Current position: 18th on 51 pointsForm (last six games): D L L L D WGames to go: Nottingham Forest (H), Huddersfield (A)What they say: "Beating Bradford puts us in a strong position but I won't be happy until it's certain we can't be caught. We're not quite there yet" - manager Martin Ling.

Verdict: The O's fans celebrated like they had won the World Cup after beating City but manager Martin Ling was preaching caution and, with the Forest still to play, that is understandable. But even if results go to plan next weekend, City will still need a favour from the side hosting Orient on the final day - good old neighbours Huddersfield.

BOURNEMOUTH

Current position: 19th on 51 pointsForm (last six games): W W D L D LGames to go: Gillingham (H), Port Vale (A)What they say: "I'm absolutely convinced we will be playing in League One next season but we need to be 100 per cent sure to be able to budget effectively" - chairman Neil Mostyn.

Verdict: The Cherries thought they had done the job but are stumbling over the finish line since Spencer Weir-Daley's equaliser in stoppage time on Easter Saturday. Next opponents Gillingham have not travelled well all season but have hit form at just the wrong time as far as Bournemouth are concerned.

CHELTENHAM

Current position: 20th on 50 pointsForm (last six games): L W W D W LGames to go: Rotherham (A), Brighton (H)What they say: "We are still four points better off than Bradford and when the players and supporters see that they will take some comfort from it. We have to try and get the job done at Rotherham" - manager John Ward.

Verdict: The Robins boast the best form of the relegation scrappers, even though they lost to Blackpool last time out. Ten points from the previous 12 available have boosted confidence but City will be praying that Rotherham try to go out on a high by winning their last home game in League One.

CITY

Current position: 21st on 46 pointsForm (last six games): L L D D W LGames to go: Chesterfield (A), Millwall (H)What they say: "Saturday's defeat was extremely damaging and everyone in the dressing room felt very down. But we will not be giving up" - caretaker manager David Wetherall.

Verdict: City will have nightmares over the catalogue of missed chances in that first half on Saturday. Three more points and the picture would look very different now. They still have it all to do - and then some - with victories in the final two matches absolutely essential to have a sniff of a chance of escaping.

CHESTERFIELD

Current position: 22nd on 44 pointsForm (last six games): D L W D L LGames to go: City (H), Oldham (A)What they say: "There are lots of factors why we are in this position and I know I can affect some of them. I would like the chance to do so" - caretaker manager Lee Richardson.

Verdict: Like City, Chesterfield must win both but they also need Cheltenham to slip up twice. They are the only side above the line that the Spireites can catch. A draw at Saltergate next week as well as a Cheltenham point and both teams will be contemplating life in the basement come August.

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