Week 44 Pool Fixtures for Saturday, May 2, 2026 – UK Pool fixtures for this week Full List

The Week 44 Pool Fixtures for Saturday, May 2, 2026, under the UK 2025/2026 football season have been released, covering a comprehensive lineup of matches across the English Premier League, Championship, lower divisions, and select European fixtures. This schedule forms part of the official football pools listing widely used for classified results and panel outcomes.

 

Ejes Gist News reports that the Week 44 pool fixtures feature a blend of high-profile clashes and competitive lower-league encounters, reflecting the depth of fixtures across England and Europe during this stage of the season.

Overview of Week 44 Pool Fixtures 2026

The football pools fixtures serve as a structured listing of matches used for result classification, including full-time outcomes and panel decisions where applicable. The Week 44 fixtures include:

• Premier League fixtures
• English Football League (EFL) matches
• Scottish Premiership ties
• Selected Spanish La Liga games

These fixtures are typically categorized by status indicators such as:

• Saturday – Matches scheduled for Saturday kickoff
• Sunday – Matches scheduled for Sunday
• LKO (Late Kick-Off) – Matches played later in the day
• EKO (Early Kick-Off) – Matches played earlier than standard kickoff times

Week 44 Pool Fixtures – Full List

WEEK: 44 | SEASON: UK 2025/2026 | DATE: May 2, 2026

Premier League Fixtures

1. Arsenal vs Fulham — LKO
2. Aston Villa vs Tottenham — Sunday
3. Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace — Saturday
4. Brentford vs West Ham — Saturday
5. Manchester United vs Liverpool — Sunday
6. Newcastle vs Brighton — Saturday
7. Wolves vs Sunderland — Saturday

Championship Fixtures

8. Blackburn vs Leicester — EKO
9. Bristol City vs Stoke — EKO
10. Derby vs Sheffield United — EKO
11. Hull vs Norwich — EKO
12. Ipswich vs QPR — EKO
13. Millwall vs Oxford United — EKO
14. Portsmouth vs Birmingham — EKO
15. Preston vs Southampton — EKO
16. Sheffield Wednesday vs West Brom — EKO
17. Swansea vs Charlton — EKO
18. Watford vs Coventry — EKO
19. Wrexham vs Middlesbrough — EKO

League One Fixtures

20. AFC Wimbledon vs Huddersfield — Saturday
21. Barnsley vs Stockport — Saturday
22. Bolton vs Luton — Saturday
23. Exeter vs Bradford City — Saturday
24. Leyton Orient vs Burton Albion — Saturday
25. Mansfield vs Cardiff — Saturday
26. Northampton vs Plymouth — Saturday
27. Peterborough vs Doncaster — Saturday
28. Port Vale vs Lincoln — Saturday
29. Reading vs Blackpool — Saturday
30. Stevenage vs Wigan Athletic — Saturday
31. Wycombe vs Rotherham — Saturday

League Two Fixtures

32. Barrow vs Newport County — Saturday
33. Bromley vs Walsall — Saturday
34. Cheltenham vs Colchester — Saturday
35. Crawley vs Salford City — Saturday
36. Crewe vs Cambridge United — Saturday
37. Fleetwood vs MK Dons — Saturday
38. Gillingham vs Shrewsbury — Saturday
39. Harrogate vs Barnet — Saturday
40. Notts County vs Bristol Rovers — Saturday
41. Oldham vs Accrington — Saturday
42. Swindon vs Chesterfield — Saturday
43. Tranmere vs Grimsby — Saturday

Scottish Premiership Fixtures

44. Dundee vs St Mirren — Saturday
45. Falkirk vs Motherwell — Saturday
46. Hibernian vs Celtic — Sunday
47. Kilmarnock vs Dundee United — Saturday

Spanish La Liga Fixtures

48. Espanyol vs Real Madrid — Sunday
49. Osasuna vs Barcelona — LKO

Importance of Football Pools Fixtures

Football pools fixtures remain a long-standing part of UK football culture, historically used for predicting match outcomes and determining classified results. While the format has evolved, the structured weekly listings continue to serve multiple purposes:

• Reference for football match scheduling
• Basis for pools result classification
• Data source for analysts and football enthusiasts
• Fixture tracking across multiple leagues

How Pool Fixtures Are Structured

Each weekly pool fixture list follows a standardized format:

• Fixture Number: Identifies each match within the pool list
• Teams: Home and away sides
• Status: Indicates kickoff timing or classification category

Panel results may be applied in cases where matches are postponed or abandoned, ensuring continuity in pools result processing.

Key Matches to Monitor in Week 44 UK Pool fixtures for this weekend

Several fixtures in Week 44 stand out due to club stature and competitive implications:

• Manchester United vs Liverpool
• Arsenal vs Fulham
• Hibernian vs Celtic
• Espanyol vs Real Madrid
• Osasuna vs Barcelona

These fixtures often attract attention due to historical rivalries and league positioning.

Pool Results and Updates

Following the conclusion of matches, results are typically categorized into:

• Full-Time Results
• Half-Time Results
• Panel Results (if applicable)

Authoritative results are usually confirmed after all fixtures are completed and verified.

Accessing Weekly Pool Fixtures

Football pool fixtures are released weekly and follow a consistent seasonal structure. They are widely accessed by:

• Sports analysts
• Football followers
• Pools participants
• Data aggregators

The Week 44 pool fixtures align with the broader UK 2025/2026 football calendar and remain part of the official weekly listing used across platforms.

 

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This report provides a structured and complete reference for Week 44 pool fixtures under the UK 2025/2026 season, ensuring accuracy and clarity for readers tracking weekly football schedules.