The best football fixtures to watch this weekend feature Championship promotion deciders and English football’s biggest clubs going head-to-head.
Five spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend:
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Tottenham finally broke their long wait for a Premier League win last weekend, but results elsewhere leave Spurs mired in the bottom three. The North Londoners head to Aston Villa on Sunday night, with time running out to save their skin.
Villa are nearing Champions League qualification and could seal a top-five finish with a win. However, with this tie sandwiched between two Europa League semi-final fixtures, it might be an opportune time for Spurs to strike.
Kick-off: 8pm BST, Sunday 3rd May
Where to watch: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1.
Spice Rating: 
Wrexham vs Middlesbrough
What a final day we have in store in the Championship. Three teams are battling it out for the final automatic promotion place, with two points between Ipswich, Millwall, and Middlesbrough. Boro are outsiders, but will want to ensure there are no regrets if the two teams above them slip-up.
However, Middlesbrough face the toughest test of those sides, on paper. Wrexham are sixth and need the points to make the play-offs. Even a win might not be enough if Hull can match that result and produce a bigger scoreline.
One final push 💪
The boss on Saturday’s clash against Middlesbrough 💬
🔴⚪ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/2kSOxUHYca
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 30, 2026
Kick-off: 8pm, Sunday 26th April
Where to watch: UK viewers can watch the game live on Sky Sports+
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶
Lyon vs Arsenal (WCL)
Arsenal have the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Lyon after coming from behind to win in North London. Jule Brand fired Lyon in front with a solo strike, but defensive errors from the French side saw Arsenal roar back. First, Mariona Caldentey’s free-kick was fumbled by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler into the back of her own net, before Olivia Smith capitalised on another defensive mix-up from the visitors.
Arsenal lead, but it’s all to play for.
Kick-off: 2pm BST, Saturday 2nd May
Where to watch: The UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg will be shown live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and Disney + in the UK
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
The race for Champions League football is going down to the wire in Germany, with four teams battling for two places.
In-form RB Leipzig are the favourites and have opened up a five-point cushion over the chasing pack, but defeat at fellow contenders Bayer Leverkusen this weekend will tighten things up.
Kick-off: 5:30pm BST, Saturday 2nd May
Where to watch:Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Football YouTube.
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Manchester United vs Liverpool
English football’s most successful sides collide at Old Trafford this weekend.
Neither Manchester United or Liverpool are where they want to be this season, but both are on course to secure Champions League football and its associated windfalls.
Both could achieve that feat with a win this weekend, while it’s a perfect opportunity for either to end the season on a high-note. Nothing satisfies a fanbase more than getting one over your arch-rival.
1 – Casemiro tonight made 11 tackles, won 16 duels and made 9 clearances – he is the only player in the last 20 seasons to record all of those numbers in a single Premier League match. Everywhere. pic.twitter.com/Pf6pxUNEOz
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 27, 2026
Kick-off: 3:30pm, Sunday 3rd May
Where to watch: The fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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