There are a series of blockbuster clashes coming up in Round 18 of the Betfred Championship, starting with more Friday Night Fever at Bartercard Odsal!
3rd meets 4th as Bradford host Oldham. Both sides are level on 22 league points which raises the occasion even more in Round 18.
It’s Bradford who have won their last 11 home meetings with Oldham, but it’s the Roughyeds who come into this game on the back of a confidence-boosting win last weekend. Expect fireworks!
On Saturday, there’s a standout tie as Toulouse and Featherstone battle it out in the south of France.
Toulouse will be looking to return to the top of the Championship table after dropping down to second, while Fev will be aiming to further consolidate a Play-Off place.
They last met in Round 8 when the French side came away with a tight 10-18 victory on the road.
New league leaders York Knights will entertain Barrow Raiders in another home fixture this weekend.
Mark Applegarth’s Knights moved into top spot following the bravest of performances against Bradford in Round 17.
York have been in unstoppable form and have won their last nine league matches. Will they make it ten?
Barrow are no pushovers, however, as they continue to impress and exceed expectations in 2025. Could we be in for another gutsy affair?
There’s a feisty derby at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium as Batley and Halifax go head-to-head.
‘Fax finally returned to winning ways last Saturday and did so in style by comfortably beating heavyweights Toulouse.
Can Halifax get back on track and climb back into that top six?
There could also be a significant milestone for the Panthers on Sunday with James Saltonstall set to make his 250th appearance for the club.
Meanwhile, Widnes host Doncaster where the winner will keep their Play-Off chances alive.
The Vikings have won their last six home meetings with the Dons and were also victorious in their away fixture this year, 22-26.
Doncaster's Craig Hall could make his 400th career appearance if he is selected to play.
Then, two of the bottom four lock horns in Round 18 as London travel to Sheffield. There’s the opportunity for the Eagles to leapfrog their opponents in the table with a win on Sunday...
Betfred Championship Round 18 fixtures:
Bradford Bulls v Oldham
Toulouse Olympique v Featherstone Rovers
York Knights v Barrow Raiders
Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers
Widnes Vikings v Doncaster
Sheffield Eagles v London Broncos
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