Čapljina vs TOŠK Tešanj - 1st League - FBiH

The history between Čapljina and TOŠK Tešanj lends this 1st League - FBiH fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 17, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Josh Allen had an impressive first game at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium in their second NFL fixture of the season.

Čapljina head into the contest positioned 15th in the 1st League - FBiH standings, while TOŠK Tešanj arrive sitting 7th. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with LWLLL across their last five and a campaign win rate of 22.22% that makes for grim reading. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, DWWWL in their last five and a campaign win rate of 44.44%. Where Čapljina have leaned on defensive discipline, TOŠK Tešanj have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Čapljina will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while TOŠK Tešanj must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Dundee defender Ryan Astley has insisted Duncan Ferguson would be a great pick to become the next Scotland manager, having worked with him at Everton - Daily Record.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, TOŠK Tešanj may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.