Boldmere St. Michaels vs Chasetown - Friendlies Clubs

The Friendlies Clubs returns to the home ground on July 28, 2026, where Boldmere St. Michaels and Chasetown will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The spectacle was once again on show ahead of Nice’s Europa League clash with AS Roma on Thursday, but what was supposed to be a display of power and pride quickly turned into a far more comical scene.

Both camps will view the Friendlies Clubs meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Chasetown's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Boldmere St. Michaels will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Chasetown will back themselves to cause problems on the break. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Real Madrid are expected to make an offer believed to be in the region of £43m-£51m (€50m-€60m) - but Man City are still hoping the midfielder will sign a new long-term deal.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Friendlies Clubs standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.