26th December: Saturday’s Boxing Day Accumulator – 5/1

With a stacked Saturday schedule from up and down the country this weekend, Boxing Day certainly has the potential to produce a host of eye-catching meetings. On that note, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have searched far and wide to find you a handful of helpful tips that are worth taking note of.

Saturday 26th December 

BST 15:00 Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Starting with Saturday’s hosts, putting in what turned out to be a thumping display away at local rivals West Brom last time out, the mood in Aston Villa’s camp should be at a real high. Opening up Christmas Day sat in the top-half of the table and still within striking distance of breaking into the European spots, Dean Smith’s men have really made a string of improvements after just about hanging onto the Premier League status over the summer. Still holding a pair of games over some of the teams above them in the standings, the Midlands outfit managed to pick up a thumping 3-0 romp against West Brom earlier in the week. With the likes of attacking talisman Jack Grealish enjoying a standout season at Villa Park, the former Brentford boss has seen his side pick up seven points from their last three top-flight contests. One of the Premier League’s surprise packages this year, Villa have also impressed many with their recent showings at the back. Recording another clean sheet at the Hawthorns last time out, Saturday’s hosts have gone over 300 minutes without picking the ball out of their own net. Picking up a 2-0 win when they faced off against the Eagles last season, there is no doubt that Villa will be looking to lay down a similar marker. On the flip side, completely blown away by defending champions Liverpool at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace are still struggling with their consistency. Hit with a woeful 7-0 drumming in South London, Roy Hodgson’s men have managed to win just one of their last seven top-flight contests on the bounce.

Tip: Aston Villa win @ 19/20

15:00 Morecambe vs Grimsby

Putting on what was a hugely impressive performance away in Essex earlier in the week, Morecambe have continued to gain a string of plaudits from across League Two after an eye-catching December run. Managing to pick up a 2-1 victory against Colchester on the road, the Lancashire outfit have skyrocketed their way into the play-off positions and knowing victory this weekend could see them move within touching distance of the automatic positions. Along with now enjoying a three-match winning run in League Two, their brightest run of the season so far, it should also be noted that Shrimpers have also collected 12 points from their last five League Two appearances. Losing just a pair of matchups across all formats since the end of October and also managing to secure an FA Cup showdown against Premier League giants Chelsea next month, the Reds have also gained a fearsome reputation for their continued success on home soil. Last seen at the Globe Arena picking up a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient, Morecambe have won each of their last five home fixtures across all formats and they will also be boosted by their most recent meeting against Saturday’s guests. Knocking Grimsby out of the EFL Trophy back in September, Derek Adams’ men should be relishing their Boxing Day showdown. Hit with a worrying 2-1 defeat at home against Bradford in midweek, the Mariners made the decision to part ways with Head Coach Ian Holloway. Now without a man in the dugout at Blundell Park, Grimsby have only continued freefalling down the League Two table. Losing six of their last eight fourth-tier contests, we’re backing a home victory this weekend.

Tip: Morecambe win @ 5/6

15:00 Torquay United vs Yeovil Town

Starting with Saturday’s hosts, while Torquay might have been disappointed to have dropped points in back-to-back matchups against Dagenham & Redbridge and King’s Lynn earlier in the month, the Gulls did manage to bounce back in midweek. Collecting a deserved 1-0 win against Chesham United on the road, it is no secret thet many in the National League see Gary Johnson’s men as a standout pick in the promotion chase. Already holding a six-point buffer at the top of the table when opening Christmas Day, the one-time Yeovil boss has his sights set on securing their Football League return as champions. Losing just a single matchup across all formats within 90 minutes since October 6th, it should also be noted that Torquay have shipped just a single strike in over 300 minutes of action. Looking to extend their buffer at the top of the table on Boxing Day, Saturday’s hosts have gained a reputation for their rugged displays at the back. Conceding just 11 National League strikes so far this season, Johnson’s side hold the best defensive record in the division and they should be relishing Yeovil’s arrival at Plainmoor. On the flip side, while Torquay might find themselves leading the promotion chase, Saturday’s guests are in the midst of their own battle at the opposite end of the table. Despite just about managing to hold onto a 2-1 victory against Bromley last time out, the Somerset outfit are still trying to find a route out of the drop zone after winning just one of their 11 National League contests this season.

Tip: Torquay United win @ 4/5

Our Boxing Day Accumulator:

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – Aston Villa win @ 19/20

Morecambe vs Grimsby – Morecambe win @ 5/6

Torquay United vs Yeovil Town – Torquay United win @ 4/5

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