With it looking like battles at both ends of the Premier League table will be going right down to the wire, we have a stacked English schedule pencilled in this weekend.
Alongside five Premier League showdowns, we also have a what could prove to be a season-defining Saturday afternoon of Championship action.
For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have taken an in-depth look at some of the most attractive English betting tips that are available.
Saturday, April 18th
BST 12:30 Brentford vs Fulham
While Brentford might have cemented their spot as one of the Premier League’s ultimate surprise packages this season, the Bees do find themselves at the heart of a recent rut.
Last seen suffering late heartbreak on home soil as they eventually marked their return from March’s international break with a lively 2-2 stalemate against Everton, Keith Andrews’ side have settled for a single point in each of their previous four Premier League appearances.
Likewise, hit with FA Cup heartbreak away at relegation scrappers West Ham last month, Brentford have registered just a single win from any of their last seven matchups across all competitions.
Despite opening the New Year with their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge, Saturday’s hosts have seen their top-six dreams take a monumental blow.
It’s also worth highlighting, Andrews’ side have shipped a pair of strikes in all of their previous three straight showdowns at the Gtech.
Marking their return from March’s international break with a 2-0 loss away at soon-to-be former Premier League champions Liverpool last weekend, Fulham essentially find themselves sat in top-flight limbo.
Despite heading into March’s fortnight interval with a 3-1 victory against Burnley at Craven Cottage, that is the only win that Saturday’s guests have registered from their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Watching their respective FA Cup adventure come to an end last month as they were hit with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home against Championship outfit Southampton, there is real speculation over Marco Silva’s future in west London.
Likewise, showing some extended issues on the road, the Cottagers have mustered just a sole Premier League victory away from Craven Cottage so far this calendar year.
With each of the last three showdowns between the local rivals finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 7/10
12:30 Derby County vs Oxford United
Suffering a second-half collapse away at a high-flying Southampton last weekend, Derby find their play-off dreams now hanging by a thread.
Eventually falling to a 2-1 defeat at St. Mary’s, John Eustace’s side face what is a must-win showdown when they return to Pride Park here. Opening Saturday’s fixtures sat five points adrift of the play-off places and with just a quartet of Championship fixtures remaining, the Rams have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders.
Although Derby might have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring struggles on the road, Eustace’s side have enjoyed a remarkable run in front of their own supporters.
Last seen at Pride Park securing a deserved 2-0 victory against Stoke, Saturday’s hosts have astonishingly won all of their previous five consecutive Championship showdowns on home soil by an aggregate score of 10-2.
Likewise, the former Blackburn boss has seen his play-off outsiders suffer just a single Championship defeat in front of their own fans since way back on January 4th.
Opening the New Year in the midst of a nightmare run, Oxford found themselves almost universally regarded as one of the standout relegation contenders.
However, despite travelling to Pride Park this weekend still sat in the drop zone, Matt Bloomfield’s side have breathed life back into their charge for Championship safety.
Last seen securing a gritty 2-0 victory at home against Watford, the Yellows are enjoying a recent turn in fortunes. Snatching points off both Hull and Portsmouth on their return from March’s international break, Oxford have gained a reputation for their rugged approach.
In fact, despite heading into March’s fortnight interval with a 2-0 loss against promotion chasers Southampton, Saturday’s guests are unbeaten in each of their other seven Championship appearances.
Securing three consecutive second-tier wins on either side of opening March, Bloomfield’s resurgent squad will travel to Derbyshire confident of asking some serious questions as they hope to skyrocket their way out of the relegation zone.
Betting Tip: Derby County win @ 19/20
15:00 Wrexham vs Stoke City
While Wrexham might have gained a string of plaudits in what has been their maiden Championship adventure, Phil Parkinson’s men are enduring a worrying recent rut.
With their play-off dreams taking a real blow on either side of March’s international break, the second-tier debutants are desperately searching for an essential boost. Last seen suffering a 2-0 loss away at Birmingham, the Red Dragons have been hit with consecutive Championship defeats for the first time this season.
Falling to a woeful 5-1 drumming at home against a high-flying Southampton earlier in the month, Wrexham have also won just a pair of their previous eight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to February 28th.
With their recent issues underlined by a 3-1 drumming away at Watford last month, Parkinson’s side have shown some worrying defensive issues.
It is worth highlighting, the Red Dragons have registered just a sole clean sheet from their last six showdowns at the Racecourse Ground.
Despite enjoying what was a remarkable start to the 2025/26 campaign, Stoke’s shock promotion dreams quickly fell by the wayside.
Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Blackburn, the Potters essentially find themselves sat in Championship limbo.
Heading into March’s international break with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Preston, Mark Robins’ men have gained a reputation for their glaring inconsistencies.
Appearing destined to settle for another bottom-half finish this year, Stoke have won just a pair of their previous eight Championship appearances. Much like Saturday’s opponents, Stoke have also shown their own defensive struggles.
Including a frantic 3-3 stalemate at home against Ipswich on March 10th, Saturday’s guests have mustered just a sole clean sheet from their last 11 matchups across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to the start of February.
Betting Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves @ 8/11
Our Saturday English Accumulator:
- Brentford vs Fulham – Both teams to score @ 7/10
- Derby County vs Oxford United – Derby County win @ 19/20
- Wrexham vs Stoke City – Goal to be scored in both halves @ 8/11
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