Last Updated on 20/04/2026 by Andy Clark
Boxing Day always offers a huge day of sport, and in the top flights of English football, for many teams it’s their first game back following the World Cup, which could certainly lead to plenty of excitement and plenty of upsets. For most fans, Boxing Day is the best fixture of the year, and here at That’s A Goal we’re no different, not just because there’s nothing like a trip to the match following a day of stuffing our faces with turkey, but because there are tons of betting opportunities too. With the Premier League and Championship fixtures just around the corner, here’s our guide to all the best bets across the Football League on Boxing Day…Premier League Boxing Day Odds
The Premier League is back, and aren’t we glad about it. While a few players will have enjoyed kicking a ball for their club in the Carabao Cup, it’s the first game back in action for most. There are some interesting fixtures across Boxing Day, with the odds across all fixtures looking as follows: Odds Coming Soon!Championship Boxing Day Odds
The Championship also sees a first return to action, and again there are some great ties at both the bottom and the top of the division. While it’s not panic stations or tense for any side yet, a good Christmas is also important and the likes of Burnley, Sheffield United and Blackburn will be keen to keep the momentum that they had prior to the World Cup going. Odds Coming Soon!League One Boxing Day Odds
League One has been resuming as normal and there’s already a gap between the top three and rest of the play-offs. It’ll be a big Christmas for those fighting for the play-off places, while the bottom of the division could look very different come the start of the New Year. Boxing Day is always a fun day at the lower end of the Football League and there are some fantastic bets to place your bets on this year. Odds Coming Soon!League Two Boxing Day Odds
League Two sees a similar gap at the top with Leyton Orient currently running away with the league and far and away favourites to seal automatic promotion. At the other end, Boxing Day is certainly important for Hartlepool, who could be cut adrift and face life back in the National League should they not start picking up points. Of course, plenty of other sides will be keen to pick up a festive three points, with the odds looking as follows: Odds Coming Soon!Boxing Day Football Free Bets
And what better way to enjoy all the best of Boxing Day than with a free bet or two? All the biggest bookmakers offer some fantastic free bets over the Christmas period and with the games coming thick and fast across the entire week, then it’s well worth making the most of them. From big brands like Paddy Power and bet365 to new bookmakers to exciting bookies like ZetBet and BritainBet, there are tons of welcome bonuses and free bet offers to sign up to, including some of our favourites below: [table_list num=”8″ cat=”Homepage” sort=”date” logo_aff_link=”true”]
Andy is the founder, owner and editor of thatsagoal.com, with over 20 years of experience in betting on sports. He has a keen eye for stats, particularly when looking at players to be carded, and these form a large part of the bet builder tips you see on the site. As well as creating daily football tips, Andy also keeps thatsagoal updated with all the best bookmaker promotions and offers for our readers.