Besa Kavajë vs Devolli - Cup

The Cup returns to the home ground on October 7, 2026, where Besa Kavajë and Devolli will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

There is little to choose between Besa Kavajë and Devolli on paper, and the Cup encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Devolli will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Arsenal can move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win at Brighton this afternoon.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Besa Kavajë and Devolli have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. July 28: FIFA announces its "FIFA forward Enterprise" investment plan, proposing to spin off the commercial rights to competitions, including the World Cup, into a new company.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the Cup table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.