Derthona vs Millesimo - Serie D - Girone A

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 20, 2026 as Derthona welcome Millesimo in a Serie D - Girone A encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Serie D - Girone A contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, W over their last five and a win rate of 66.67% that few in the Serie D - Girone A can match. The visitors have been formidable away from home, WW in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% that puts them in elite company. The contrast in attacking output — 1.67 versus 2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Adam Bate examines Joao Moutinho's extraordinary longevity as the Braga midfielder turns 40 years old In Portugal, Sporting also dropped points late in the game as they conceded in stoppage time at Famalicao despite the home side being down to 10 men.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Derthona favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Millesimo are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. The 29-year-old ranked 4th in strokes gained approach in 2026, and he has finished outside the top four in that specific category only once in the seven full seasons he has played on the PGA Tour.

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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. He is a top prospect, and his profile makes him incredibly valuable: he is a talented 6ft 5in left-footed defender.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Serie D - Girone A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.