Casarano vs Barletta - Serie C - Girone C

Season-defining implications hang over this Serie C - Girone C clash at the home ground, where Casarano host Barletta on September 11, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

The standings paint a clear picture: Casarano in 4th, Barletta in 6th, and both keen to climb. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Barletta will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. One of McInnes' decisions will likely be who starts up front in the absence of captain Lawrence Shankland and fellow striker Youssef Chermiti.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. On balance, Casarano look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the Serie C - Girone C fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.