This Sunday’s London Derby promises fireworks as league leaders Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to face second-place Chelsea. With both teams coming off impressive midweek wins, it’s all to play for as the Gunners look to extend their title charge. Can Chelsea stop them and close the gap, or will Arsenal prove too strong? Key battles like Caicedo vs Rice will shape this massive fixture. Don’t miss it!

Charlton Athletic welcome Southampton back to The Valley for the first time since 2011 in a clash that pits Championship overachievers against one of the division’s biggest disappointments. With Nathan Jones facing his former club and both sides desperate to prove their form is no fluke, this weekend’s Tipple Big Bet fixture promises a fascinating battle — especially down the flanks, where James Bree and Ryan Manning have been two of the league’s top creators.

MK Dons face Salford City in a crucial League Two showdown. Both sides are vying for automatic promotion, and with strong attacks and solid defences, this match promises plenty of drama. Can MK Dons capitalize on home advantage, or will Salford spring an upset? Read the full preview and key matchups here.

Blackburn Rovers mark 150 years at Ewood Park with a fiery Championship clash against Derby County - and it’s loaded with drama. John Eustace returns with seven ex-Rovers in his Derby squad, setting up a grudge match between two sides suddenly back in form. Can Blackburn finally win at home on their anniversary weekend, or will Derby’s old boys crash the party?

Liverpool’s Premier League form has nosedived, while Aston Villa are soaring under Unai Emery. With both sides level on points, this weekend’s Big Bet clash at Anfield could be season-defining. Can Virgil van Dijk and co. halt the slide, or will Morgan Rogers inspire another Villa statement win?

League One delivers a heavyweight clash as Cardiff City travel to Bolton Wanderers in a battle of promotion hopefuls. With both sides in strong form and boasting prolific attackers, Saturday’s early kick-off promises goals, drama, and a defining moment in the League One title race.

The twists and turns of a dramatic international break are over and it’s back to business as usual here at Tipple - this week the Big Bet focuses on the battle for the play-off spaces in the fourth tier as Bromley travel to Cambridge in this Saturday’s early kick-off. League Two is proving itself to be the demanding and exhausting test we all know it can be, and that’s why we love it. Cambridge are hoping for an immediate return to League One while their opponents are looking to build on their historic rise as they entered the Football League for the first time last season, both teams have it all to play for. Will the hosts finally show what they're made of or will the visitors pull out another memorable result on their incredible rise from non-league?

Ipswich and Norwich renew one of the fiercest rivalries in the EFL this weekend in the East Anglian Derby. With both clubs struggling for consistency, bragging rights in East Anglia could prove the spark to ignite their seasons. Can Ipswich finally end a 14-game winless run against their rivals, or will Josh Sargent and the Canaries extend their dominance?

The Tipple Big Bet heads to the Championship this weekend as Coventry host Birmingham in a fierce West Midlands clash. Both sides are level on points but need to prove they can turn solid starts into promotion form. Goals, pressure, and bragging rights are all on the line in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Tipple Gameweek 6 is dominated by title six-pointers across the leagues. Cardiff vs Bradford (1st vs 2nd in League One), Salford vs Swindon (3rd vs 1st in League Two), and Arsenal vs Manchester City in the Premier League Big Bet headline a stacked weekend. From scraps like Burnley vs Forest to cagey mid-table duels such as Fulham vs Brentford, it’s a round packed with tension, form swings, and unpredictable results.

The South London Derby returns after five years, with Charlton looking to end a 29-year winless run against Millwall in front of more than 22,000 fans at The Valley. With both sides evenly matched and Millwall thriving away from home, this Big Bet clash promises tension, intensity, and no shortage of drama.

Gameweek 5 brings a feast of derbies across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two, from the South Coast showdown between Southampton and Portsmouth to the first Manchester derby of the season. With fierce rivalries, high-scoring trends, and promotion battles all on the line, it’s set to be one of the most dramatic weekends yet.

Gameweek 3’s Big Bet is as big as they come: Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield. It’s early in the season, but this clash between the league’s sharpest attack and its strongest defence could set the tone for the title race. Liverpool’s chaos meets Arsenal’s control in a fixture that rarely disappoints.

Gameweek 3 of the Tipple season brings another unpredictable set of fixtures. From an early title race showdown at Anfield between Liverpool and Arsenal, to tense battles across the Championship, League One and League Two, this week’s line-up is stacked with potential upsets. Our Big Bet pick? A heavyweight clash that could shape the table early on.

Gameweek 2’s Big Bet takes us to Kenilworth Road as Luton Town host Cardiff City in what already feels like a promotion six-pointer. Luton boast a flawless home record and a watertight defence, while Cardiff arrive unbeaten on the road and desperate to end a miserable five-game losing streak against the Hatters. This Big Bet is set to shake up the Tipple table.

The Tipple season is in full swing, and with Gameweek 2 upon us we’re kicking off our new weekly fixture previews. Each week we’ll highlight the toughest matchups, explain why they made the cut, and give you a sense of how unpredictable your picks could be. From Premier League clashes like Bournemouth vs Wolves to League One’s big bet showdown between Luton and Cardiff, this week’s slate is packed with drama. Can you call them all?

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Two promotion favourites, a history of goals, and a live TV slot. Ipswich vs Southampton is the perfect opening Big Bet. Evenly matched squads, fine margins, and +5 bonus points on the line make this one high risk, high reward.