Week 40 Pool results 2026: 4 April – UK 2025/2026 Season

Week 40 pool Results 2026

Pool results for Week 40, 2026: Welcome to the Week 40 pool results page for 2026. This post covers all 49 matches scheduled for Saturday, April 4 in the UK 2026/2027 season, with live updates provided as outcomes are confirmed. Whether you’re checking before kickoff, tracking real-time results during the weekend, or reviewing final draws after all matches, this page serves as your all-in-one results center.

Related Post: Week 40 Pool Fixtures 2026 for April 4 – UK 2026/2027 Season

This Week 40 pool results 2026/2027: Get the latest Football Pools Coupon results as published by the Football Pools Panel and updated in real-time. We also publish the Pools Panel’s decisions on PP (postponed) matches at Half-Time, as determined by the Football Pools Panel Association.

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Week 40 pool Results 2026: final draws, real-time updates

The table below displays the complete results list for all 49 matches for Week 40, along with their result status. Matches are updated as scores are confirmed. Always check back frequently every Saturday and Sunday for the final results for Week 40.

WEEK: 40; SEASON: UK 2025/2026; DATE: 04-04-2026
№	Pools Results			Status
1	Blackburn	-:-	West Brom	Monday
2	Bristol C.	-:-	Sheff Utd.	Monday
3	Derby	-:-	Stoke	Monday
4	Hull	-:-	Coventry	Monday
5	Ipswich	-:-	Birmingham	Monday
6	Millwall	-:-	Norwich	Monday
7	Portsmouth	-:-	Oxford Utd.	Monday
8	Preston	-:-	Q.P.R.	Monday
9	Sheff Wed.	-:-	Leicester	Monday
10	Swansea	-:-	Middlesbro	Monday
11	Watford	-:-	Charlton	Monday
12	A.Wimbledon	-:-	Luton	Monday
13	Barnsley	-:-	Plymouth	Monday
14	Bolton	-:-	Stockport	Monday
15	Exeter	-:-	Doncaster	Monday
16	Leyton O.	-:-	Huddersfield	Monday
17	Mansfield	-:-	Burton A.	Monday
18	Northampton	-:-	Wigan A.	Monday
19	Peterboro	-:-	Cardiff	Monday
20	Reading	-:-	Lincoln	Monday
21	Stevenage	-:-	Blackpool	Monday
22	Wycombe	-:-	Bradford C.	Monday
23	Barrow	-:-	Chesterfield	Monday
24	Cheltenham	-:-	Cambridge U.	Monday
25	Crawley	-:-	Grimsby	Monday
26	Crewe	-:-	Salford C.	Monday
27	Fleetwood	-:-	Barnet	Monday
28	Gillingham	-:-	Accrington	Monday
29	Harrogate	-:-	Bristol R.	Monday
30	Notts Co.	-:-	Newport Co.	Monday
31	Oldham	-:-	Milton K.D.	Monday
32	Swindon	-:-	Walsall	Monday
33	Tranmere	-:-	Colchester	Monday
34	Chelsea	(7)x(0)	Port Vale	Home
35	Man City	(4)x(0)	Liverpool	Home
36	Southampton	(2)x(1)	Arsenal	Home
37	West Ham	-:-	Leeds Utd.	Sunday
38	Dundee	-:-	Celtic	Sunday
39	Hibernian	(3)x(0)	Kilmarnock	Home
40	Livingston	-:-	Hearts	Sunday
41	Motherwell	(2)x(3)	Falkirk	Away
42	Rangers	(4)x(2)	Dundee Utd.	Home
43	St Mirren	(2)x(0)	Aberdeen	Home
44	Arbroath	(2)x(4)	St J’Stone	Away
45	Ayr United	(1)x(1)	Partick	ScoreDraw
46	Dunfermline	(3)x(1)	Morton	Home
47	Ross County	(0)x(4)	Airdrie	Away
48	C. Rangers	(0)x(1)	Alloa	Away
49	Raith	-:-	Inverness	Sunday

Summary

The Week 40 pool results 2026 are now live, with 49 matches that offer a mix of banker opportunities, pairings, and surprise potential. Use this guide along with your pool papers to build smarter lines and increase your chances of success. Bookmark this page for any midweek changes and updated results calls.

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To help you get the most out of this week’s fixtures, it’s important to understand what football pool fixtures are and how they work. The following section gives you a clear explanation of their purpose, structure, and value in football pools, so you can make more informed and confident selections.

What are pool fixtures? Understanding Pool Fixtures in Football Pools

Pool fixtures are the official list of football matches selected for a given week’s football pools betting. These fixtures form the foundation of every pools coupon and are the basis upon which all predictions, draws, and staking plans are made. In simple terms, they are the matches you’ll be forecasting in the hope of landing winning lines.

The concept of pool fixtures has been around for decades, tracing back to the early days of football pools in the United Kingdom. Every week, a fixed number of games—traditionally 49—are published and numbered in a standardized way. These numbers and fixtures appear on the football pools coupon, and players make predictions on them by marking games they believe will end in a draw or meet specific winning conditions.

Who Decides the Fixtures?

The weekly fixture list is prepared and published by the Football Pools Panel and other official bodies involved in pools betting. The selection covers matches from top leagues such as:

• English Premier League
• English Championship
• League One
• League Two
• Scottish Premiership
• Scottish Championship
• Scottish League One
• Scottish League Two

Occasionally, matches from other leagues or cup competitions may be included, especially during international breaks or when domestic schedules are lighter.

The key point is that every pools week is tied to a fixed fixture list, and these fixtures are what tipsters, forecasters, and pool publications (like RSK Papers, BigWin Soccer, and Pool Telegraph) use to build their predictions.

How Fixtures Are Numbered and Presented

On the coupon, each match is given a specific number from 1 to 49. For example:

1. Arsenal vs. Chelsea
2. Manchester United vs. Liverpool
3. Leeds United vs. Leicester City

…and so on until all 49 games are listed. This numbering system is essential because many forecasting systems, banker pair strategies, and draw prediction patterns are based on fixture numbers rather than team names.

The Role of Fixtures in Predictions

Without fixtures, there is no basis for pool forecasting. Fixtures are where forecasters:

• Identify likely draws (commonly called bankers).
• Spot tricky matches to avoid (cannot draws).
• Find potential pairs (two matches linked in prediction systems).
• Analyze home and away performance trends.

For example, if fixture number 6 consistently ends in a draw over several weeks, forecasters may see it as a banker for the next week—unless other variables suggest otherwise.

Pools Panel Decisions on Postponed Matches

Sometimes matches get postponed due to weather, fixture congestion, or other unforeseen reasons. In such cases, the Football Pools Panel steps in to adjudicate the outcome of the game for coupon purposes.
The panel can award:

• H – Home Win
• A – Away Win
• D – Draw

These decisions are final for pools settlement and are published alongside the fixture list when they occur.

Why Fixtures Change Week to Week

Fixtures are tied to real-world football schedules, so every week’s coupon is different. Some weeks may be loaded with Premier League matches, while others lean more heavily on lower leagues or Scottish competitions. International breaks, cup games, and replays all influence the lineup.

Because of these changes, past weeks become irrelevant—which is why serious forecasters always work from the current week’s fixture list.

The Link Between Fixtures and Pool Papers

While fixtures give you the raw list of matches, pool papers like RSK Papers, BigWin Soccer, and Pool Telegraph interpret them. These papers analyze each fixture, looking at form, head-to-head records, statistical trends, and even insider insights to recommend which games might produce draws.

Think of fixtures as the “data source” and pool papers as the “analysis tool.”

• Without fixtures → No foundation for betting.
• Without analysis → Random guessing.

Fixture-Based Systems and Strategies

Many pools strategies are fixture-driven. Examples include:

• Number-based systems: Selecting matches based on the fixture number rather than the teams.
• Sequence tracking: Monitoring how certain fixture numbers perform over weeks.
• Color-coded coupon methods: Where numbers in certain columns or patterns have statistical draw trends.

These approaches all start with the week’s official fixture list.

Why Pool Fixtures Matter for All Players

Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned forecaster, fixtures are the starting point. They ensure everyone is betting on the same set of games and that results can be fairly compared and settled. The accuracy, numbering, and consistency of fixtures keep the pools system organized and trustworthy.

Final Thoughts

When checking fixtures, always rely on an official or reputable source. Avoid outdated lists, as even a single incorrect match can throw off your predictions. Bookmark your favorite fixture page, check for midweek updates, and align it with your chosen pool papers before making final selections.

By understanding pool fixtures in depth, you can approach your weekly predictions with structure, strategy, and a better chance of winning.