Aywaille vs AS Eupen II - Second Amateur Division - ACFF

The Second Amateur Division - ACFF returns to the home ground on September 13, 2026, where Aywaille and AS Eupen II will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. K-League All-Stars v Manchester City: Confirmed line-ups as Maresca’s men face Korean test.

Aywaille head into the contest positioned 17th in the Second Amateur Division - ACFF standings, while AS Eupen II arrive sitting 6th. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LLLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, WDDW in their last five and a win rate of 50% to show for it. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Aywaille will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while AS Eupen II must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. That allows him to sweep up possession without necessarily needing to tackle; rather, he pressures and intercepts.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Sangare is more of a defensive midfielder who can recycle and build play from deep.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, AS Eupen II may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-3 away win would not be a shock. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".