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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Week 36 pool draw results

 


5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 24, 27, 28, 29, 36, 38, 45, 46

Total Draws: 13

No Home Team Away Team Result
1FULHAM (0)SOUTHAMPTON (1)Away FT
2LEEDS (3)Norwich CITY (0)Home FT
3Mansfield (1)(2) ArsenalAway FT
4NEWCASTLE (1)Manchester CITY. (3)Away FT
5Wrexham (2)Chelsea (2)Score Draw
6Blackburn (1)(1) PortsmouthScore Draw FT
7Charlton (1)(0) BirminghamHome FT
8Derby (2)(1) Sheffield Wed.Home FT
9Hull (1)(3) MillwallAway FT
10Ipswich (1)(1) LeicesterScore Draw FT
11Q.P.R. (0)MIDDLES BROUGHT (4)AwayFT
12Sheffield Utd. (1)(1) West BromwichScore Draw FT
13Swansea (2)(0) StokeHome FT
14WIMBLEDON (1)NORTHAMPTON (0)Home FT
15Barnsley (2)(1) Exeter CityHome FT
16Blackpool (1)(1) Wigan AthleticScore Draw FT
17Bolton (3)(2) WycombeHome FT
18Bradford City (2)(1) Leyton OrientHome FT
19Burton Albion (0)(1) Stevenage BoroughAway FT
20Cardiff (0)(2) Lincoln CityAway FT
21Huddersfield (1)(0) RotherhamHome FT
22Luton (2)(3) ReadingAway FT
23Plymouth (2)(1) DoncasterHome FT
24Accrington (1)(1) Cambridge UnitedScore Draw FT
25Bristol Rovers (2)(1) CreweHome FT
26Chesterfield (2)(3) ShrewsburyAway FT
27Crawley (2)(2) SwindonScore Draw FT
28Gillingham (1)(1) FleetwoodScore Draw FT
29Grimsby (1)(1) BromleyScore Draw FT
30MK Dons (4)(1) HarrogateHome FT
31Newport Co (1)(2) ColchesterAway FT
32Salford City (2)(0) BarnetHome FT
33Tranmere (1)(3) OldhamAway FT
34Walsall (1)(2) Notts CountyAway FT
35Dunfermline ATHLETIC (3)Aberdeen (0)HOME FT
36Rangers 0Celtics 0No Score Draw FT
37St Mirren (2)Partick Thistle (0)Home FT
38Arbroath (0)(0) Ross CountyNo Score Draw FT
39Morton (0)(2) St JohnstoneAway FT
40Queen's Park (1)(0) Airdrie UnitedHome FT
41Alloa (2)(1) Kelty HeartsHome FT
42Cove Rangers (2)(1) PeterheadHome FT
43East Fife (0)(3) HamiltonAway FT
44Inverness (3)(1) MontroseHome FT
45Q. Of The South (1)(1) StenhousemuirScore Draw FT
46Annan Athletic (3)(3) Stirling AlbionScore Draw FT
47Dumbarton (3)(0) Spartans FCHome FT
48E. Kilbride (3)(0) Elgin CityHome FT
49Edinburgh City (4)(1) StranraerHome FT


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Football tips Saturday 7th March


 

Time Home Team Away Team Tips
FRANCE: Ligue 1
17:00 Nantes Angers 12&ov1.5
19:00 Auxerre Strasbourg 12&ov1.5
21:05 Toulouse Marseille gg&ov2.5
GERMANY: Bundesliga
15:30 Freiburg Bayer Leverkusen gg or ov2.5 
15:30 Heidenheim Hoffenheim ST 0.5
15:30 Mainz Stuttgart 2 EH
15:30 RB Leipzig Augsburg 1 2up
15:30 Wolfsburg Hamburger SV 1 0.5
18:30 FC Koln Dortmund 2 EH
ITALY: Serie A
15:00 Cagliari Como 2 or un2.5
18:00 Atalanta Udinese 12
20:45 Juventus Pisa 1 1.5
NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie
16:30 Groningen Ajax ST 0.5
20:00 PSV AZ Alkmaar 1 1.5
21:00 Excelsior Heerenveen ST 0.5
SPAIN: LaLiga
14:00 Osasuna Mallorca x or gg
16:15 Levante Girona gg or ov2.5 
18:30 Atl. Madrid Real Sociedad ov1.5
21:00 Ath Bilbao Barcelona 2 1up
BELGIUM: Jupiler Pro League
16:00 Leuven Westerlo ov1.5
18:15 Dender Charleroi gg&ov2.5
20:45 Royale Union SG Genk gg&ov2.5
CROATIA: HNL
15:00 Gorica Slaven Belupo gg or ov2.5 
17:15 Lok. Zagreb Varazdin 1 0.5
CYPRUS: Cyprus League
16:00 Ol. Nicosia Achnas 12
17:00 Pafos Krasava HT 0.5
18:00 Omonia Aradippou Omonia ov1.5
CZECH REPUBLIC: Chance Liga
15:00 Bohemians Liberec x or gg
15:00 Slovacko Mlada Boleslav x or gg
15:00 Teplice Dukla Prague x or gg
18:00 Jablonec Sigma Olomouc 12
DENMARK: Landspokal Cup
17:00 Viborg FC Copenhagen ST 0.5
ENGLAND: Championship
13:30 Blackburn Portsmouth x or ov2.5
13:30 Hull Millwall 1
16:00 Bristol City Coventry 2 EH
16:00 Charlton Birmingham x or gg
16:00 Derby Sheffield Wed 2 0.5
16:00 Ipswich Leicester x or gg
16:00 Sheffield Utd West Brom 1 2up
16:00 Swansea Stoke 2 0.5
ENGLAND: League One
13:30 Cardiff Lincoln 2 0.5
13:30 Huddersfield Rotherham 1 EH
16:00 Barnsley Exeter 12&OV1.5 
16:00 Blackpool Wigan ST 0.5
16:00 Bolton Wycombe 1 0.5
16:00 Bradford City Leyton Orient x or gg
16:00 Burton Stevenage ST 0.5
16:00 Luton Reading 12
16:00 Plymouth Doncaster 1 EH
ENGLAND: League Two
13:30 Grimsby Bromley 12
13:30 Salford Barnet HT 0.5
16:00 Accrington Cambridge Utd ov1.5
16:00 Bristol Rovers Crewe HT 0.5
16:00 Chesterfield Shrewsbury 1 or ov2.5 
16:00 Crawley Swindon ST 0.5
16:00 Gillingham Fleetwood 2 or ov2.5 
16:00 MK Dons Harrogate 1
16:00 Newport Colchester 2 1up
16:00 Tranmere Oldham 2 0.5
16:00 Walsall Notts Co x or gg
ENGLAND: National League
13:30 Boreham Wood Brackley Town ov2.5 
16:00 Altrincham Truro 1 or ov2.5 
16:00 Braintree Wealdstone 2 EH
16:00 Forest Green Aldershot asn ov2
16:00 Hartlepool FC Halifax 12
16:00 Rochdale Boston Utd 1 1.5
16:00 Solihull Moors Gateshead ov2.5
16:00 Sutton Morecambe HT 0.5
16:00 Woking Tamworth ov1.5
16:00 Yeovil Scunthorpe 12
16:00 York City Eastleigh 1 1.5
18:30 Carlisle Southend 1 0.5
ENGLAND: FA Cup
13:15 Mansfield Arsenal 2 1.5
18:45 Wrexham Chelsea HT 0.5
21:00 Newcastle Manchester City ov1.5
FRANCE: Ligue 2
14:00 Le Mans Annecy gg
14:00 Troyes Clermont un3.5
20:00 St Etienne Red Star gg
GREECE: Super League
16:00 Aris Atromitos ov1.5
17:00 AEK Athens AEL Larissa ST 0.5
ITALY: Serie B
15:00 Avellino Padova 2 0.5
15:00 Spezia Monza 12
15:00 Sudtirol Entella ov1.5
17:15 Venezia Reggiana ST 0.5
19:30 Modena Cesena 12
NORTHERN IRELAND: NIFL Championship
16:00 Annagh Ards 1 1up
16:00 Armagh Ballinamallard
16:00 Warrenpoint Institute 2 1up
NORTHERN IRELAND: Irish Cup
16:00 Dungannon H&W Welders ST 0.5
16:00 Limavady Coleraine 2 1.5
16:00 Loughgall Cliftonville 2 2up
NORWAY: NM Cup
14:00 KFUM Oslo Tromso 2 0.5
16:00 Bjarg Viking 2
18:00 HamKam Lillestrom ov1.5
PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal
16:30 Alverca AFS HT 0.5
16:30 Moreirense Nacional ST 0.5
19:00 Braga Sporting CP 2 0.5
21:30 Estoril Casa Pia ST 0.5
SCOTLAND: Premiership
16:00 Dundee FC Motherwell x
SCOTLAND: Championship
14:00 Queen's Park Airdrieonians x or ov2.5 
16:00 Arbroath Ross County 1 EH
16:00 Morton St Johnstone 2 EH
SCOTLAND: League One
16:00 Alloa Kelty Hearts HT 0.5
16:00 Cove Rangers Peterhead ov2.5 
16:00 East Fife Hamilton
16:00 Inverness Montrose 1
16:00 Queen of South Stenhousemuir ov1.5 
SCOTLAND: League Two
16:00 Annan Stirling 2 0.5
16:00 Dumbarton Spartans 2 1.5
16:00 East Kilbride Elgin City 1 2up
16:00 Edinburgh City Stranraer ov1.5 
16:00 Forfar Athletic Clyde x or un2.5
SCOTLAND: Scottish Cup
20:30 Dunfermline Aberdeen 12&ov1.5 
SPAIN: LaLiga2
16:15 Huesca Albacete ov1.5
16:15 Real Sociedad B Castellon x or gg
18:30 Burgos CF Mirandes ST 0.5
21:00 Malaga Valladolid x or gg
SWEDEN: Svenska Cupen
13:00 Brage Orebro ov2.5 
13:00 Hammarby Oster 1
13:00 Kalmar Orgryte HT 0.5
13:00 Mjallby Varnamo ST 0.5
15:00 GAIS Norrkoping 1 or 0v2.5
15:00 Landskrona Sandviken 1 0.5
SWITZERLAND: Super League
18:00 Servette Zurich gg
18:00 Sion Winterthur 1 1.5
20:30 Lugano Luzern 1 1up
TURKEY: Super Lig
14:00 Basaksehir Goztepe 12
18:00 Besiktas Galatasaray ov1.5
WALES: Cymru South
15:00 Caerau Ely Afan Lido asn ov3
15:00 Trefelin Aberystwyth 12&ov1.5 
15:00 Treowen Cambrian United HT 0.5
WALES: Cymru North
15:00 Buckley Penrhyncoch ST 0.5
15:00 Caersws FC Airbus 2
15:00 Holyhead Guilsfield 2
15:00 Mold Alexandra Ruthin ST 0.5
WALES: FA Cup
13:45 Flint Bangor 1876 1 1.5
"FC Köln vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Match Preview"

FC Köln welcome Borussia Dortmund to the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with kick-off set for 17:30 CET (16:30 UK time, 12:30 p.m. ET). This Bundesliga Matchday 25 clash pits a struggling home side fighting to climb away from the lower half of the table against a Dortmund team pushing hard for a top-two finish and Champions League qualification.

Lukas Kwasniok’s FC Köln sit in 13th place with 24 points after a difficult run that has seen them win just two of their last 15 league games. The Billy Goats have shown some fight at home, but recent results, including a 2-0 loss to Augsburg before the international break, have left the manager under pressure. Köln will likely set up with a compact defensive shape, aiming to frustrate Dortmund’s attacking players and hit on the counter through pacey forwards. Their home crowd at the RheinEnergieStadion is known for creating a hostile atmosphere that can lift the team, and they will need every bit of that energy to compete against superior quality.

Borussia Dortmund, currently second in the standings and trailing leaders Bayern Munich by a significant margin, arrive with strong motivation to bounce back from any recent setbacks and keep the pressure on those above them. Niko Kovac’s side boast an impressive record against Köln, winning their last four encounters while scoring freely. Dortmund typically play with high intensity, quick transitions, and fluid attacking movements led by creative talents and clinical finishers. They will look to dominate possession, press high, and exploit spaces behind Köln’s defense, especially on the flanks and through central channels.

"Tactical Focus"

The game is expected to revolve around Dortmund’s ability to break down a resilient Köln block. The visitors excel at switching play rapidly and creating overloads, so Köln must stay organized and avoid being pulled out of shape. Set-pieces could prove important for the hosts, who often pose an aerial threat, while Dortmund’s slick combination play in the final third will be the main danger. Expect a high-tempo affair where Dortmund hold most of the ball, but Köln look to capitalize on any transitional moments or defensive lapses.

"Injuries and Suspensions"

FC Köln head into the match with several notable absences. Denis Huseinbasic continues his recovery from a persistent hip issue that has severely limited his playing time. Linton Maina, Timo Hubers (out for the season with a knee injury), and Luca Kilian are also sidelined. Eric Martel faces a suspension following a red card in a previous fixture, forcing adjustments in midfield. These gaps test the depth of a squad already low on confidence.

Borussia Dortmund also deal with injury concerns. Emre Can remains out with a cruciate ligament injury, while Filippo Mane is sidelined with a muscle problem. Felix Nmecha continues to recover from a knee ligament issue. Other players such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle have had recent muscular or thigh issues, though the squad retains plenty of quality and options to rotate where needed. No fresh suspensions significantly impact the visitors beyond careful management of yellow-card accumulations.

"Key Insights"

This fixture represents a classic David versus Goliath matchup in the Bundesliga, with Köln needing points to ease relegation worries or at least solidify mid-table safety, while Dortmund chase silverware ambitions. Dortmund have dominated recent head-to-head meetings, but the RheinEnergieStadion has a reputation for producing surprises when the home fans get behind their team.

The pressure on Kwasniok adds an extra layer—results in the coming games, starting with this tough home assignment, could determine his future at the club. For Dortmund, maintaining their strong away form and scoring record against lower sides will be vital as they aim to keep pace in the title race.

Fans can anticipate an intense evening where Dortmund start as clear favorites but must stay alert to Köln’s counter-attacking threat and set-piece danger. The hosts will fight hard for every ball, hoping their organization and home support can frustrate the visitors. With the season moving into its decisive phase, three points here would be massive for both clubs in very different ways—survival momentum for Köln and continued momentum for Dortmund’s Champions League push.

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Football tips Friday 6th March


Time Home Team Away Team Tips
FRANCE: Ligue 1
20:45 PSG Monaco 1 1.5
GERMANY: Bundesliga
20:30 Bayern Munich B. Monchengladbach 1 1.5
ITALY: Serie A
20:45 Napoli Torino 12
NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie
20:00 Heracles Utrecht ST 0.5
SPAIN: LaLiga
21:00 Celta Vigo Real Madrid ov1.5
ALGERIA: Ligue 1
22:00 ASO Chlef ES Setif un3.5
22:00 Kabylie Paradou 1 EH
22:00 Oran Khenchela 2 0.5
ARMENIA: Premier League
14:00 FC Gandzasar Urartu 2 1up
AUSTRIA:2 LIGA 
18:00A. Lustenau  First Vienna ov1.5 
18:00 Amstetten A. Salzburg HT 0.5
18:00 Floridsdorfer AC Sturm Graz II 1 1.5
18:00 Cancelled Kapfenberg - Stripfing HT 0.5
18:00 Liefering Bregenz gg
18:00 St. Polten SK Rapid II ST 0.5
BELGIUM: Jupiler Pro League
20:45 RAAL La Louviere Antwerp 2 1up
BULGARIA: efbet League
17:00 Slavia Sofia Spartak Varna ov1.5 
CROATIA: HNL
18:00 Istra 1961 Osijek gg
DENMARK: 1st Division
18:30 Koge Esbjerg ov1.5
19:00 Aalborg Aarhus Fremad gg
19:00 Kolding IF Hobro ST 0.5
EGYPT: Premier League
20:30 Al Masry El Ismaily 12
20:30 El Gouna Wadi Degla un3.5
20:30 Zamalek Al Ittihad ov1.5
ENGLAND: Championship
21:00 Preston Oxford Utd ov1.5
ENGLAND: League Two
20:45 Cheltenham Barrow gg
ENGLAND: FA Cup
21:00 Wolves Liverpool asn ov3
FRANCE: Ligue 2
20:00 Boulogne Amiens 1 0.5
20:00 Laval Guingamp 2 0.5
20:00 Nancy Montpellier ov2.5
20:00 Pau FC Bastia x or gg
20:00 Rodez Grenoble 2 0.5
GERMANY: 3. Liga
19:00 Viktoria Koln Munich 1860 gg
ICELAND: League Cup
20:00 Keflavik Fram asn ov3
IRELAND: Premier Division
20:45 Galway Dundalk 1 EH
20:45 Waterford Bohemians gg or ov2.5 
21:00 Shamrock Rovers Derry City 12
21:00 Shelbourne St. Patricks un3.5
IRELAND: Division 1
20:45 Bray Athlone 1 1up
20:45 Cobh Ramblers Cork City ST 0.5
20:45 Finn Harps Wexford gg
20:45 Treaty United Kerry x or gg
NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie
20:00 Dordrecht Maastricht Ov1.5 
20:00 Eindhoven FC Jong Ajax HT 0.5
20:00 Helmond Oss HT 0.5
20:00 Roda Jong PSV ST 0.5
20:00 Venlo Waalwijk gg
NORTHERN IRELAND: Irish Cup
20:45 Glentoran Larne 2 0.5
OMAN: Professional League
19:00 Al Khaboora Ibri ST 0.5
19:00 Al-Samail Sur Club AH X
19:00 Sohar Al Seeb HT 0.5
PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal
21:15 Famalicao Arouca gg or ov2.5 
SCOTLAND: Scottish Cup
20:45 Falkirk Dundee Utd ov1.5
SPAIN: LaLiga2
20:30 Cadiz CF Zaragoza ST 0.5
SPAIN: Primera RFEF - Group 2
19:00 Murcia Sanluqueno X or un2.5 
21:15 Betis B Sevilla FC B un3.5
SWITZERLAND: Challenge League
19:30 Rapperswil-Jona Vaduz HT 0.5
19:30 Stade Nyonnais Xamax gg
20:15 Etoile-Carouge Aarau
UKRAINE: Premier League
12:00 Oleksandriya Shakhtar Donetsk 2
WALES: Cymru South
20:30 Ammanford Cardiff Draconians 1 1up
20:30 Cwmbran Celtic Ynyshir Albions 12
20:30 Newport City Baglan Dragons 1 EH
20:30 Pontypridd Llantwit Major ov1.5
20:45 Trethomas Bluebirds Carmarthen Town HT 0.5
WALES: Cymru North
20:45 Denbigh Brickfield ov1.5 
20:45 Llandudno Holywell ST 0.5
20:45 Newtown Gresford 1 2up
 

"Viktoria Köln vs 1860 Munich: Key Match Preview'"

Viktoria Köln welcome TSV 1860 Munich to the Sportpark Höhenberg in Cologne on Friday, March 6, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 CET (17:00 UK time). This 3. Liga fixture pits two sides with promotion ambitions and survival concerns against each other in what promises to be a competitive and physical battle in the German third tier.

Viktoria Köln, currently sitting around 13th place in the table, have shown mixed form at home this season. They rely on an energetic, pressing style that can catch opponents off guard, especially in front of their passionate crowd at the compact Sportpark Höhenberg. The hosts will look to control the midfield and create chances through quick transitions, with their attacking players aiming to exploit any spaces left by 1860’s defense. Home advantage could prove crucial as they seek to climb further up the standings and secure a comfortable mid-table finish.

TSV 1860 Munich arrive in stronger league position, hovering near the top half and pushing for a potential playoff spot. The Lions boast a solid away record in recent weeks and bring experience and physicality to the contest. Under their current management, they favor a disciplined, organized approach, often looking to absorb pressure before hitting teams on the counter or through set-pieces. Their squad depth and recent results make them slight favorites on paper, though the long trip to Cologne and the tight atmosphere at Höhenberg could level the playing field.

"Tactical Focus"

Expect a midfield-heavy battle where both teams fight for control of the center. Viktoria Köln are likely to press high and force turnovers, trying to disrupt 1860’s build-up play. The visitors, meanwhile, will aim to stay compact, win duels, and launch dangerous counters using their pacey forwards. Set-pieces from both sides could be decisive given the physical nature of 3. Liga football, and the ability to maintain concentration in the final third will likely determine the outcome.

"Injuries and Suspensions"

Viktoria Köln head into the match with a few concerns in the squad. Several players have been nursing knocks in recent weeks, particularly in defense and midfield, which may force the manager to shuffle the lineup. No major long-term absentees are confirmed for this fixture, but squad rotation and freshness will be important after a busy schedule.

1860 Munich also face some selection headaches. Key defenders and midfielders are carrying minor injuries or fatigue from recent games, though the club has managed to keep most of the core group available. No fresh suspensions have been reported, giving the visitors reasonable options as they look to maintain their solid league standing.

"Key Insights"

This encounter is a classic 3. Liga clash between a home side hungry for points to improve their position and a traveling team eager to extend a good run of form. Historically, matches between Viktoria Köln and 1860 Munich have been closely fought, with the head-to-head record nearly even and plenty of goals in past meetings. The compact pitch at Sportpark Höhenberg often favors the hosts, who know how to make life uncomfortable for bigger-name visitors.

For Viktoria Köln, a positive result would boost confidence and help them pull away from any lingering lower-table worries. For 1860 Munich, securing three points on the road would strengthen their push toward the upper reaches of the division and keep promotion dreams alive heading into the final stretch of the season.

Fans can anticipate an intense, high-energy evening with plenty of duels and tactical discipline on show. While 1860 Munich may carry a slight edge in overall quality and recent momentum, Viktoria Köln’s home form and the passionate support behind them make this a matchup where anything can happen. The game carries real significance for both clubs as they chase their respective goals in a competitive and unpredictable 3. Liga campaign.
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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Football tips Thursday 5th March


 

Time Home Team Away Team Tips
ENGLAND: Premier League
21:00 Tottenham Crystal Palace 1 0.5
ARMENIA: Armenian Cup
12:00 Pyunik Yerevan Noah 2 1up
ASIA: AFC Champions League 2 - Play Offs
13:15 Bangkok Utd Tampines ov1.5
AZERBAIJAN: I Liqa
12:00 Baku Sporting Mingachevir ST 0.5
12:00 Safa Baku Sahdag Qusar 12&ov1.5 
12:00 Zaqatala Shimal 1 2up
AZERBAIJAN: Azerbaijan Cup
11:30 Kapaz Turan Tovuz 12
15:00 Gabala Sabah Baku un3.5
BULGARIA: efbet League 
12:15 Lok. Sofia Dobrudzha HT 0.5
14:45 Lok. Plovdiv CSKA 1948 Sofia ST 0.5
17:30 Ludogorets Levski Sofia 1 0.5
EGYPT: Premier League
20:30 Arab Contractors Al Ahly 2 EH
20:30 Ceramica Cleopatra National Bank Egypt ST 0.5
20:30 Haras El Hodood Pyramids ov1.5 
20:30 Petrojet El Gaish un3.5
FINLAND: Liiga Cup
17:00 Mariehamn Lahti ST 0.5
FRANCE: Coupe de France
21:10 Lyon Lens ST 0.5
HUNGARY: Hungarian Cup
20:00 Honved DVTK gg or ov2.5 
ICELAND: League Cup
20:00 Throttur Fylkir ov1.5 
NORWAY: NM Cup
19:00 Molde Bodo/Glimt 2 1.5
ROMANIA: Romanian Cup - Play Offs
19:00 Dinamo Bucuresti Metalul Buzau X or ov2.5
RUSSIA: Russian Cup - Play Offs
18:45 Dynamo Moscow Spartak Moscow ov1.5
SWITZERLAND: Super League
20:30 Basel Grasshoppers ov1.5
20:30 Thun St. Gallen 1 0.5
 

"Molde vs Bodø/Glimt: Key Match Preview"

Molde host Bodø/Glimt at the Aker Stadion in Molde on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with kick-off set for 19:00 CET (18:00 UK time). This fourth-round tie in the Norwegian NM Cup marks the first official domestic match of the 2026 season for both sides and promises a fiery northern derby between two of Norway’s top clubs.

Bodø/Glimt arrive as the clear favorites, riding an extraordinary wave of momentum. The Arctic club have already turned heads across Europe with impressive Champions League performances, including stunning victories over Inter Milan that propelled them into the knockout stages. Fresh from those high-profile wins, Kjetil Knutsen’s men bring confidence, rhythm, and attacking firepower into this cup encounter. They typically play with high intensity, quick transitions, and a fluid front line featuring dangerous players such as Jens Petter Hauge, who can unlock defenses with pace and skill.

Molde, on the other hand, have not played a competitive fixture since November 2025. While the break allowed time for recovery and preparation, the lack of match sharpness could prove a significant challenge against a side that has been competing at the highest level. Erling Moe’s team will rely on their strong home record at the Aker Stadion, where the passionate crowd often creates a difficult atmosphere for visitors. Molde usually set up in a compact shape, looking to hit on the counter and exploit set-pieces, with forwards like Fredrik Gulbrandsen and wide players such as Kristian Eriksen and Caleb Zady Sery expected to carry the main threat.

"Tactical Focus"

The game is likely to revolve around whether Molde can disrupt Bodø/Glimt’s rhythm early on. Bodø/Glimt excel at dominating possession and creating overloads in wide areas, so Molde will need to press intelligently and stay organized to prevent quick switches of play. Expect Bodø/Glimt to control the tempo and look for openings through central midfielders like Patrick Berg and Sondre Brunstad Fet, while Molde attempt to absorb pressure and launch rapid breaks. Both teams are known for their attacking intent, suggesting the match could produce plenty of goalmouth action.

"Injuries and Suspensions"

Molde head into the cup tie with several concerns in the squad. Left winger Oskar Spiten-Nysæter remains sidelined with an injury until early May. Central midfielder Mats Møller Dæhli is doubtful after picking up a knock on March 2, while centre-back Fredrik Kristensen Dahl continues to recover from a knee problem. These absences could force adjustments in midfield and defense, testing the depth of the home side.

Bodø/Glimt appear to have a cleaner bill of health overall, though they will be managing the workload of players who have featured heavily in European matches. No major new suspensions have been reported for this fixture, allowing manager Knutsen greater flexibility in selection.

"Key Insights"

This cup clash highlights the growing gap in current form and European experience between the two northern rivals. Bodø/Glimt have established themselves as Norway’s dominant force in recent seasons, consistently challenging for titles and now making waves on the continental stage. Molde remain a competitive outfit with a proud history but face an uphill task to match the visitors’ sharpness after their long winter break.

Historically, encounters between these sides are often competitive and high-scoring. The head-to-head record is relatively balanced over the years, yet recent trends favor Bodø/Glimt, who have shown greater consistency. For Molde, progressing in the cup would provide a huge confidence boost and a platform to build momentum ahead of the Eliteserien campaign. For Bodø/Glimt, a strong result here would maintain their winning habit and keep the squad focused as they balance domestic and European commitments.

Fans can look forward to an entertaining evening under the lights at Aker Stadion. While Bodø/Glimt start as strong favorites due to their superior form and recent big-game experience, cup football is famous for surprises. Molde’s home advantage and the desire to make an early statement in the new season could make this a tighter contest than many expect. With both teams favoring open, attacking styles, supporters are likely to witness a match filled with intensity and goal-scoring opportunities.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Football tips Wednesday 4th March

 


Time Home Team Away Team Tips
ENGLAND: Premier League
20:30 Aston Villa Chelsea 1 or ov2.5 
20:30 Brighton Arsenal 2 or ov2.5 
20:30 Fulham West Ham 1 or ov2.5 
20:30 Manchester City Nottingham 1 2up
21:15 Newcastle Manchester Utd 2 0.5
GERMANY: Bundesliga
20:30 Hamburger SV Bayer Leverkusen 2 0.5
AUSTRIA: OFB Cup
18:00 Salzburg Altach x or gg
20:30 Ried LASK x or gg
AZERBAIJAN: Azerbaijan Cup
16:00 Qarabag Shamakhi ov1.5 
CROATIA: Croatian Cup
17:00 Varazdin Gorica 1 0.5
18:00 Din. Zagreb Kurilovec 1 1.5
20:00 Rijeka Hajduk Split ST 0.5
CZECH REPUBLIC: MOL Cup
17:00 Hradec Kralove Ostrava 12
ENGLAND: National League
20:45 Gateshead Braintree HT 0.5
ENGLAND: EFL Trophy - Play Offs
20:30 Luton Northampton HT 0.5
FRANCE: Coupe de France
20:30 Lorient Nice gg
21:00 Marseille Toulouse ov2.5
GREECE: Super League
17:00 Panathinaikos OFI Crete 1 2up
19:00 Kifisia PAOK 2 2up
ICELAND: League Cup
19:30 Vikingur Reykjavik IR Reykjavik asn ov3
ITALY: Serie B
19:00 Carrarese Catanzaro gg
20:00 Bari Empoli 2 EH
20:00 Frosinone Pescara un3.5
20:00 Juve Stabia Sampdoria un3.5
20:00 Palermo Mantova x
ITALY: Coppa Italia
21:00 Lazio Atalanta 2 0.5
NETHERLANDS: KNVB Beker
20:00 AZ Alkmaar Telstar 1 or ov2.5
NORTHERN IRELAND: NIFL Premiership
20:45 Portadown Cliftonville gg
POLAND: Polish Cup
17:30 Zawisza Chojniczanka ov1.5
20:30 Lech Poznan Gornik Zabrze 1 1up
ROMANIA: Romanian Cup - Play Offs
16:30 FC Arges Gloria Bistrita ov1.5
19:30 Univ. Craiova CFR Cluj gg
RUSSIA: Russian Cup - Play Offs
18:45 CSKA Moscow Krasnodar 1 0.5
SCOTLAND: Premiership
21:00 Aberdeen Celtic 2 2up
SPAIN: Copa del Rey
21:00 Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 1x
SWITZERLAND: Super League
20:30 Lugano Sion ov1.5 
20:30 Luzern Young Boys 2 0.5
20:30 Zurich Lausanne ov2.5 
TURKEY: Turkish Cup
12:30 Erzurumspor Keciorengucu 1 or ov2.5 
18:30 Besiktas Rizespor 12
18:30 Beyoglu Yeni Carsi Kocaelispor 1 EH
18:30 Gaziantep Fenerbahce 2 1up
 
"Brighton vs Arsenal: Key Match Preview"

Brighton & Hove Albion host Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 GMT (2:30 p.m. ET). Arsenal arrive as Premier League leaders, aiming to protect their position at the top of the table, while Brighton look to build on recent positive results and make life difficult for the visitors on the south coast.

Mikel Arteta’s side head into this fixture full of confidence after back-to-back wins in London derbies, extending an impressive unbeaten run against Brighton that now stretches to six games across all competitions. They have already beaten the Seagulls twice this season—once in the league and once in the Carabao Cup. With Manchester City playing simultaneously, Arsenal know a victory would strengthen their grip on first place and maintain momentum in the title race. Their tactical approach typically revolves around high pressing, quick transitions, and exploiting spaces with fluid attacking movements from players like Bukayo Saka, who has been a consistent threat.

Brighton, under Fabian Hürzeler, have shown signs of recovery with two straight wins that have eased any lingering relegation worries. At home, they tend to press aggressively and force turnovers high up the pitch, ranking among the league’s most intense teams in that department. Their style mixes energetic pressing with periods of controlled possession, often using young talents like Jack Hinshelwood in advanced roles to create danger. The Seagulls will likely look to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm, defend compactly, and catch the Gunners on the counter, relying on the likes of Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh for width and directness.

"injuries and Suspensions"

Arsenal face several concerns heading into the match. William Saliba is ruled out with an injury picked up recently, forcing adjustments in central defense. Martin Ødegaard remains a major doubt due to a knee issue, while Declan Rice and Ben White are also carrying knocks and listed as doubts. Mikel Merino is sidelined longer-term with a foot problem. These absences could test the depth of Arteta’s squad at a crucial stage of the season.

Brighton are without Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster, both ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with knee ligament injuries. However, there is some positive news with Yasin Ayari expected to be available after returning to training. Lewis Dunk could face disciplinary scrutiny depending on recent bookings, but no fresh suspensions are confirmed for this clash.

"Key Insights"

This encounter pits Arsenal’s title-chasing quality against Brighton’s trademark intensity and tactical organization at the Amex. The home side have historically made things uncomfortable for big teams here, though Arsenal’s record against them has been strong lately. Set-pieces could play a big role—Brighton defend corners and wide deliveries well, while Arsenal often look dangerous from dead-ball situations.

The midfield battle will be pivotal. Brighton’s high press aims to win the ball back quickly and create turnovers, something Arsenal must handle carefully to avoid being caught out. For the visitors, maintaining control and converting chances efficiently will be essential, especially if key creative players are missing.

With only a handful of games left in the season, every point matters. Arsenal need to stay focused away from home, where they have dropped points at unexpected venues earlier in 2026. Brighton, sitting mid-table after their recent upturn, will be motivated to spoil the party and pick up valuable points against one of the league’s strongest sides.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Premier League Midweek Drama: Wolves Stun Liverpool, Everton Cruise, Sunderland Snatch Win at Leeds


Premier League delivered a mix of frustration, clinical finishing, and a late twist that left fans buzzing. Four matches took center stage, producing contrasting outcomes that shifted the landscape at both ends of the table, from survival scraps to European qualification pushes.


The evening's headline came from Molineux, where bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over high-flying Liverpool. Arne Slot's side dominated large spells but failed to capitalize, allowing Wolves to strike twice late including a decisive injury-time winner to claim a precious three points. The result handed Liverpool a major setback in their chase for Champions League qualification, while giving the hosts only their third league win of the campaign and breathing new life into their relegation battle. Rodrigo Gomes opened the scoring for Wolves before the dramatic finale sealed the upset against a frustrated Reds outfit.


Everton produced a professional performance at home against Burnley, securing a comfortable 2-0 win that edged them closer to European contention. James Tarkowski rose highest to head the Toffees in front in the first half, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a sumptuous chipped finish after the break to double the advantage. It marked back-to-back victories for Everton, their first home win since December, with improving form under the current regime and putting pressure on those around them in the top-half race.


At Elland Road, Sunderland claimed a gritty 1-0 triumph over Leeds United, ending a run of winless league games and handing the hosts a blow in their fight to stay up. The decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute when Habib Diarra converted from the penalty spot following a handball decision against Ethan Ampadu. Despite Leeds pushing hard for an equalizer, the Black Cats held firm for their first away win in the Premier League this season, lifting spirits in the north east while leaving Leeds six points clear of the drop zone but vulnerable.


The Vitality Stadium saw Bournemouth and Brentford share a goalless stalemate in a match that promised more than it delivered. The Cherries created numerous opportunities but lacked the finishing touch, with Ryan Christie coming agonizingly close on several occasions. Brentford defended resolutely and frustrated their hosts throughout, securing a valuable point that keeps both sides ticking over in mid-table without major momentum shifts.


These results reflect the Premier League's relentless competitiveness this season. Wolves' heroics against Liverpool shows that no fixture is a foregone conclusion, especially when survival is on the line. Everton's clean-sheet success strengthens their credentials for a potential top-six finish, while Sunderland's disciplined display shows why they remain dangerous despite inconsistent form. Bournemouth and Brentford's draw, meanwhile, highlights the fine margins that often define points in the middle of the pack.


With the season entering its crucial and decisive moment, every result matters. Liverpool dropped points in their pursuit of silverware, Leeds face an uphill task to pull away from danger, and the underdogs Wolves and Sunderland proved once again that they still have the fire power that can turn games on their head. Every fans attention turns to the remaining fixtures, including Aston Villa versus Chelsea on Wednesday, the race for positions across the division intensifies further. Fans can expect more twists in what has already been an unpredictable campaign.

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 Week 36 pool code uk season 

No.Home TeamAway TeamCode
1FulhamSouthampton2670
2Leeds Utd.Norwich3425
3MansfieldArsenal2745
4NewcastleMan City3427
5WrexhamChelsea3426
6BlackburnPortsmouth3654
7CharltonBirmingham1988
8DerbySheff Wed.1547
9HullMillwall1413
10IpswichLeicester1997
11Q.P.R.Middlesbro1446
12Sheff Utd.West Brom2000
13SwanseaStoke1488
14A. WimbledonNorthampton1684
15BarnsleyExeter1660
16BlackpoolWigan A.1561
17BoltonWycombe1761
18Bradford C.Leyton O.1530
19Burton A.Stevenage2005
20CardiffLincoln1564
21HuddersfieldRotherham1681
22LutonReading1578
23PlymouthDoncaster2080
24AccringtonCambridge U.2147
25Bristol R.Crewe1166
26ChesterfieldShrewsbury1790
27CrawleySwindon1229
28GillinghamFleetwood2026
29GrimsbyBromley1888
30Milton K.D.Harrogate1232
31Newport Co.Colchester2036
32Salford C.Barnet1963
33TranmereOldham1781
34WalsallNotts Co.2044
35DunfermlineAberdeen4119
36RangersCeltic4134
37St MirrenPartick4132
38ArbroathRoss County1198
39MortonSt J’Stone2296
40Queens PkAirdrie1226
41AlloaK. Hearts2607
42C. RangersPeterhead2379
43East FifeHamilton1184
44InvernessMontrose2624
45Queen O’SthStenhsemuir2414
46AnnanStirling A.2790
47DumbartonSpartans FC2759
48E. KilbrideElgin City2793
49EdinburghStranraer2792
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