FC Helsingor vs Ishøj - 2. Division

The history between FC Helsingor and Ishøj lends this 2. Division fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on April 24, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Both camps will view the 2. Division meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Ishøj's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Larson has not visited Victory Lane since May last year but remains firmly in championship contention, sitting eighth in the standings as the NASCAR Chase approaches in September.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. FC Helsingor favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ishøj are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. United are reportedly eyeing a move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer.

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. Whatever the outcome, the 2. Division fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.