Alfaro vs Calahorra - Tercera División RFEF - Group 16

All eyes turn to the home ground on October 4, 2026 as Alfaro welcome Calahorra in a Tercera División RFEF - Group 16 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Alfaro and Calahorra cross paths in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 16, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Consistency has eluded Alfaro in recent weeks, with LL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. Calahorra are brimming with belief on the road, their WDL run reflecting a season win rate of 66.67%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.67 versus 2.67 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers struggled to find her rhythm, going 5-for-13 for 15 points in the loss.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Alfaro will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Calahorra must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Romelu Lukaku completes the transfer from Napoli to FenerbahceThe sale of Lukaku means that Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca are now the only two senior centre-forward options available in Allegri’s squad.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.