Football offers are another great way to increase your matched betting profits. On this page, you’ll find a comprehensive list of special offers available on selected upcoming matches and a run-through of general offers available every week.
(Friday 17th April 2026 – Sunday 19th April 2026)
Special Offers
bet365 – Bet up to £5, Money back if it loses (Chelsea v Man Utd)
Place up to a £5 ‘Bet Builder’ on Chelsea v Man Utd, and if it loses, you’ll get your stake back in Bet Credits.
Eligible matches: Chelsea v Man Utd (Kick-off: 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026).
Key terms: Opt-in required: Tick ‘Use Money Back in Free Bets’ on the bet slip before placing your ‘Bet Builder’. | Offer availability: From 12:00 on Friday, 17th April 2026. | Event and market: Football ‘Bet Builder’ on Chelsea v Man Utd. | Maximum stake: £5. | Minimum odds: 2.00 (Evens) per ‘Bet Builder’. | Qualifying bet: One cash-only ‘Bet Builder’ tagged for this promo; only that selection qualifies. | Reward: Stake returned as bet credits (max £5) within 24 hours of the match finishing if the bet loses. | Reward use: Bet credits are non-withdrawable; stake not returned with winnings; expire after 7 days; cannot be used on Tote, Colossus, Lotto, Teasers or price boosts. | Restrictions: One qualifying bet per customer; if you mix cash and bet credits, only the cash portion can be refunded.
Betfred – 50% profit boost (Premier League)
Opt in and place a pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ on any Saturday Premier League match, and if it wins, claim a 50% cash boost on your winnings.
Key terms: Opt-in required: Yes. | Offer availability: Saturday, 18th April 2026 only. | Event: All Premier League matches on Saturday, 18th April 2026. | Market: ‘Bet Builder’. | Qualifying bet: Single ‘Bet Builder’ placed with cash. | Minimum selections: 3+. | Maximum stake: £20. | Minimum odds: 4.00 (3/1) per ‘Bet Builder’. | Reward: 50% cash bonus on winnings, credited within 24 hours of settlement. | Restrictions: No pre-built or boosted ‘Bet Builders’; no specials, boosts, multiples or void/cancelled bets; only the first winning ‘Bet Builder’ after opt-in counts (if several win at once, the one with the highest stake qualifies).
Coral – Bet £10, Get £5 free bet (In-Shop)
Place a £10+ SSBT bet on Blackburn v Coventry with your Coral Rewards card to get a £5 free ‘Bet Builder’ bet.
Eligible matches: Blackburn v Coventry (Kick-off: 20:00 on Friday, 17th April 2026).
Key terms: Event: Blackburn v Coventry. | Offer availability: 10:00–20:00 on Friday, 17th April 2026; in-store only. | Eligible customers: Coral Rewards card holders betting in-store. | Required stake: £10. | Minimum odds: 1.20 (1/5) on the qualifying bet. | Qualifying bet: Any market via a Self-service betting terminal (SSBT). | Reward: £5 free bet available upon qualifying bet placement. | Free bet conditions: Use on a football ‘Bet Builder’ with a minimum of 2 selections at combined odds of 3.00 (2/1) or higher; must be placed via BetStation SSBT; valid for 7 days; stake not returned with any winnings. | Restrictions: One reward per customer.
Fitzdares – Place an acca, Get 50% back up to £50 if it loses (Premier League)
Place a 3+ leg Premier League accumulator and get 50% of your stake back as a free bet up to £50 if it loses.
Eligible matches: All Premier League matches on Saturday, 18th April 2026 and Sunday, 19th April 2026.
Key terms: Opt in: Opt in under ‘Account > Bonus > Available’ before betting. | Offer availability: Between 09:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026 and Sunday, 19th April 2026. | Event & market: Accumulator on Premier League, minimum 3 selections. | Qualifying bet: Only your first acca after opt-in qualifies; can be pre-match or in-play. | Minimum stake: £1+. | Minimum odds: 1.40 (2/5) per selection. | Reward: 50 % of your stake back as a free bet, up to £50, upon settlement. | Free bet use: 3+ leg acca at overall odds 2.00 (Evens)+; no horse racing; stake not returned. | Reward expiry: 72 hours after crediting. | Restrictions: Singles; ‘Bet Builder’ bets; special or boosted odds; bonus-fund stakes excluded; one per person/household; previous Fitzdares account holders excluded; free bet cancelled if voided.
Midnite – Bet £10, Get £5 free bet (Premier League)
Place a £10+ pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ on any Saturday Premier League match to receive a £5 free bet to use in-play on Man City v Arsenal on Sunday.
Eligible matches: All Premier League matches on Saturday, 18th April 2026.
Key terms: Opt in required: Yes. | Offer availability: Until 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026. | Event: Saturday Premier League matches. | Market: Pre-match football ‘Bet Builder’. | Required stake: £10+. | Minimum odds: 4.00 (3/1) for the full ‘Bet Builder’. | Minimum selections: 3. | Reward: £5 free bet credited upon settlement; stake not returned with winnings. | Reward use: In-play on Man City v Arsenal at 16:30 on Sunday, 19th April 2026.
NetBet – Bet £5, Get £5 free bet if it loses (Brentford v Fulham)
Place a £5+ single on Brentford v Fulham and get a £5 free bet if it loses.
Eligible matches: Brentford v Fulham (Kick-off: 12:30 on Saturday, 18th April 2026).
Key terms: Offer availability: One chance per week; this week’s match Brentford v Fulham on Saturday, 18th April 2026. | Market: Any market on the match; singles only; pre-match or in-play. | Minimum stake: £5+. | Qualifying bet: First £5+ single placed before or during the match. | Reward: £5 free bet to use on football, credited upon settlement if your qualifying bet loses. | Reward validity: 7 days; usable on any football market. | Stake returned: Not returned with winnings. | Restrictions: No combo, ‘Bet Builder’ or system bets; one qualifying bet and one £5 free bet per customer each week.
Paddy Power – Claim a free bet (Man City v Arsenal)
Claim a free bet to use on a pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ for Man City v Arsenal.
Eligible matches: Man City v Arsenal (Kick-off: 16:30 on Sunday, 19th April 2026).
Key terms: Opt-in: Claim on the promo page from 09:00 on Friday, 17th April 2026. | Offer availability: Ends at 16:30 on Sunday, 19th April 2026. | Event & market: Pre-match football ‘Bet Builder’ on Man City v Arsenal. | Minimum selections: 3+. | Minimum odds: 2.00 (evens) per ‘Bet Builder’. | Reward: 1 x £0.50–£50 free bet, credited instantly once claimed. | Restrictions: Online/mobile only (not in-store); no cash-out or edit; stake not returned with winnings; one free bet per customer; Super Sub terms apply.
Star Sports – Bet £10, Get £5 free bet (Chelsea v Man Utd)
Place a £10+ pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ on Chelsea v Man Utd to get a £5 free ‘Bet Builder’ for Man City v Arsenal.
Eligible matches: Chelsea v Man Utd (Kick-off: 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026).
Key terms: Opt in: Tap the Opt In button on the promo carousel before betting. | Offer availability: Between Friday, 17th April 2026 and 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026; online only. | Event & market: ‘Build-A-Bet’ on Chelsea v Man Utd qualifies for a £5 free ‘Build-A-Bet’ on Man City v Arsenal. | Minimum stake: £10+. | Minimum odds: 5.00 (4/1). | Minimum selections: 2+. | Qualifying bet: First ‘Build-A-Bet’ on Chelsea v Man Utd after opt in. | Reward: £5 free ‘Build-A-Bet’ credited upon placement of the qualifying bet. | Reward use: Use on Man City v Arsenal; 2+ selections; odds 5.00 (4/1); stake not returned with winnings. | Expiry: 16:30 on Sunday, 19th April 2026. | Restrictions: One per customer.
William Hill – Place an acca, Get a free acca bet (Football)
Place a football acca of 4+ selections to receive a free bet for another football acca.
Key terms: Opt-in required: Yes. | Offer availability: 08:00 on Friday, 17th April 2026 to 23:59 on Sunday, 19th April 2026. | Event and market: Football accumulator; minimum 4 selections. | Minimum odds: 2.00 (Evens). | Required stake: Displayed on your personalised promo page; stake and free bet cap vary by customer. | Reward: Free bet matched to your stake; credited upon placement; use on football accas; expiry date shown on promo page. | Restrictions: Price Boost accas excluded; in-store bets excluded; one free bet per customer.
1UP Offers
BoyleSports – 1 Goal Ahead
Back a team in selected matches, and if they go one goal ahead at any stage, your bet will be settled as a winner.
Eligible matches: Selected matches (see link for full list).
Key terms: Applies to bets on the ‘1 Goal Ahead‘ market only. | Applies to 90 minutes only (extra-time does not count). | If your team goes one goal ahead at any stage of the match, your bet will be settled as a winner immediately.
2UP Offers
bet365 – 2 Goals Ahead Early Payout
Back a team in the ‘Full-Time Result‘ market, and if they go two goals ahead at any stage of the match, your bet will be paid out early in full, no matter the final result.
Eligible matches: Available on over 80 competitions, including the Community Shield, English Premier League, English Championship, English League 1, English League 2, English FA Cup (from First Round onwards), English EFL Cup, England Super League Women, Scottish Premiership, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga I, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, UEFA Conference League (from League Phase onwards), UEFA Champions League (from League Phase onwards), UEFA Europa League (from League Phase onwards), UEFA Nations League and UEFA Women’s Champions League (from Group Stage onwards), up to and including Thursday 31st December 2026.
Key terms: Applies to pre-match bets on the ‘Full Time Result‘ market only. | If your selected team goes two goals ahead at any stage, your bet will be paid out in full regardless of whether the opposition recovers to draw or win the match. | Applies to 90 minutes only (no extra-time or penalties). | If eligible, an early payout should be paid within 15 minutes of your selection going two goals ahead.
BoyleSports – 2 Goals Ahead
Back a team to win the match, and if they go two goals ahead at any stage, your bet will be settled as a winner.
Key terms: Applies to bets on the ‘Match Betting‘ market only. | Applies to 90 minutes only (extra-time does not count). | If your team goes two goals ahead at any stage of the match, your bet will be settled as a winner immediately.
Coral – 2Up Instant Win
Back a team in selected matches, and if they take a two-goal lead at any stage, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner.
Eligible matches: Selected matches (see link for full list).
Key terms: Applies to pre-match bets on the ‘2Up – Instant Win‘ market only. | This market applies to regular time only (extra-time does not count). | Applies to single and multiple bets. | If your team takes a two-goal lead at any point in the match, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner. | There is no maximum payout on this market. | Eligible matches will be signposted with the ‘2Up – Instant Win’ icon.
Ladbrokes – 2UP & WIN
Back a team in selected matches, and if they take a two-goal lead at any stage, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner.
Eligible matches: Selected matches.
Key terms: Applies to pre-match bets on the ‘2Up&Win – Early Payout‘ market only. | This market applies to regular time only (extra-time does not count). | Applies to single and multiple bets. | If your team takes a two-goal lead at any point in the match, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner. | There is no maximum payout on this market. | Eligible matches will be signposted with the ‘2Up&Win – Early Payout’ icon.
Paddy Power – 2 Up Early Payout
Back a team in selected matches, and if your team is winning by two goals at any stage, your bet will be immediately paid out in full.
Eligible matches: All football leagues until Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Key terms: Applies to pre-match bets on the ‘Match Odds – 2UP‘ market and all multiples, including ‘Bet Builder’. | Maximum payout of £2,500. | Your bet will be immediately paid out in full if your team is winning by two goals at any stage in the match.
Sky Bet – 2 Up Wins
Back a team in selected matches, and if they take a two-goal lead at any stage, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner.
Eligible matches: Selected matches (see link for full list).
Key terms: Applies to football only. | Applies to the ‘Full Time Result – 2 UP‘ market only. | If your team takes a two-goal lead at any stage of the match, your bet will immediately be settled as a winner.
Ongoing Offers
32Red – Bet £5, Get £5 free bet (Football)
Opt in and stake £5+ on football to claim a £5 free bet for any sport except horse racing.
Key terms: Opt-in: Activate in your Bonuses section before betting. | Offer availability: Weekly from 00:00 on Thursday to 22:59 on Saturday; final week ends at 22:59 on Saturday, 20th June 2026. | Event: Any football match/market. | Minimum stake: £5+. | Minimum odds: 2.00 (Evens). | Reward: £5 free bet credited upon settlement of your qualifying bet. | Reward use: Any sport except horse racing; use within 3 days. | Stake returned: Stake not returned with winnings. | Restrictions: Odds-boosted bets don’t qualify; one free bet per customer per promo week.
888sport – Football Acca Club
Stake £20+ on a 3+ leg football accumulator to get a £5 free bet for another football accumulator.
Key terms: Offer availability: Runs weekly 00:00 to 23:59 (Monday to Sunday) from Monday, 15th September 2025 to Sunday, 24th May 2026; max 1 qualifying acca and 1 £5 free bet per week. | Event and market: Any football acca with minimum 3 selections. | Qualifying bet: Must be placed between Monday and Sunday with real money; cannot use Odds Boosts. | Minimum stake: £20+. | Minimum odds: Combined acca odds 4.00 (3/1). | Reward: £5 free bet credited within 72 hours upon settlement of the qualifying acca. | Reward use: Use on a football acca with minimum 3 selections (no virtuals); expires after 7 days; stake not returned with winnings. | Restrictions: Cannot be used on system or combination bets; standard bet limits apply; deposit balance always withdrawable.
Bet600 – First goalscorer double odds
If your First Goalscorer selection scores first and then scores the second goal in the match, Bet600 will boost your price by 100% up to £100.
Eligible matches: All Premier League and Champions League matches.
Bet600 – Bore draw money back
Place a First Goalscorer bet on selected matches and if the match finishes with no goals, Bet600 will refund losing stakes as a free bet up to £25.
Eligible matches: All Premier League and Champions League matches.
Betfred – Double delight & hat-trick heaven (in-play)
Place an in-play ‘Next Goalscorer‘ bet on selected matches and if it wins and they go on to score a second or a third (hat-trick), Betfred will double or treble your odds respectively.
Eligible matches: See link for full list.
Betfred – Double delight & hat-trick heaven
Place a ‘First Goalscorer‘ bet on selected matches and if your player scores the first goal of the game and then goes on to score a second or a third (hat-trick), Betfred will double or treble your odds respectively.
Eligible matches: Man Utd v Leeds (Mon 20:00), Liverpool v PSG (Tue 20:00), Arsenal v Sporting CP (Wed 20:00), Nottingham Forest v Porto (Thu 20:00), Blackburn v Coventry (Fri 20:00), Brentford v Fulham (Sat 12:30), Tottenham v Brighton (Sat 17:30), Chelsea v Man Utd (Sat 20:00), Everton v Liverpool (Sun 14:00) and Man City v Arsenal (Sun 16:30).
Bet UK – Weekly Sports Free Bet
Opt in and stake £10+ on any football ‘Bet Builder’ to get a £5 free bet.
Key terms: Opt-in required: Activate on the promotions page before betting. | Offer availability: 00:00 on Monday until 23:59 on Sunday each week. | Event & market: Any football ‘Bet Builder’ market. | Minimum stake: £10+. | Minimum odds: 3.00 (2/1) per ‘Bet Builder’. | Reward: £5 free bet to use on any market, credited upon settlement. | Reward validity: Expires 7 days after issue; stake not returned with winnings. | Restrictions: Singles only; maximum one qualifying bet and one £5 free bet per week.
Ladbrokes – 1-2-FREE
Correctly predict the scores of the three selected matches to win a share of £10,000 cash. If you come up short, you’ll get 500 Ladbucks for one correct score or a £2 free ‘Bet Builder’ for two correct scores.
Selected matches: Chelsea v Man Utd (Sat 20:00), Everton v Liverpool (Sun 14:00) and Man City v Arsenal (Sun 16:30).
Deadline: 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026.
Deadline: 20:00 on Saturday, 18th April 2026.
NetBet – Premier League Weekly Free Bet
Place a £20+ Premier League acca with at least three legs to claim a £5 football free bet.
Key terms: Offer availability: Weekly (Mon–Sun) between Wednesday, 13th August 2025 and Sunday, 24th May 2026. | Event: Premier League. | Market: Accumulators (minimum 3 selections). | Minimum stake: £20+ per week. | Minimum odds: 1.50 (1/2) each selection. | Reward: £5 free bet, credited upon settlement. | Reward use: Free bet to use on football; expires after 7 days. | Restrictions: One free bet per customer per week.
Star Sports – Football Rewards
Place five £20+ football multiples to claim a £20 free bet.
Key terms: Offer availability: Runs from 00:00 on Monday to 23:59 on Sunday each week; one £20 free bet per 7-day period. | Event: Football (any league, cup or tournament). | Market: Multiples from doubles up to 25-folds; excludes ‘Builda-Bet’, permutation bets, ‘Football Specials’ and ‘Football Star Boosts’. | Minimum stake: £20+ per bet. | Minimum odds: 3.00 (2/1). | Qualifying bet: Place 5 unique football multiples that settle within the same Monday–Sunday window. | Reward: £20 free bet credited upon settlement of the 5th qualifying bet. | Reward validity: Free bet expires 7 days after issue; stake not returned with winnings. | Restrictions: Real-cash stakes only.
talkSPORT BET – Footie Rewards
Place five £10+ football bets in a week and pick a ball to reveal a £10 free bet.
Key terms: Opt-in required: Click ‘Opt In’ on the offer page before placing any bets. | Offer availability: Weekly, 10:00 on Monday to 23:59 on Sunday. | Event and market: Any football market. | Minimum stake: £10+. | Minimum odds: 2.00 (Evens). | Qualifying bet: Place five separate £10+ football bets at 2.00 (Evens) or bigger within the promo window; multiple bets on the same outcome count once. | Reward: Upon placement of the 5th bet, pick a ball to receive one random £10 free bet to use on football – options include ‘ACCA’ (minimum 3 selections); Lucky Dip; ‘Bet Builder’; in-play. | Free bet rules: Football only; odds 2.00 (Evens) or higher; can be split; stake not returned; expires after 3 days. | Restrictions: One prize per customer per week; promo visible only to eligible accounts; bets placed with Bet Boosts, Special Markets, Enhanced Accas or bonus funds do not qualify; daily promo winnings capped at £10,000.
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