Imperia vs Fezzanese - Serie D - Girone A

There is a notable edge to this Serie D - Girone A fixture. When Imperia meet Fezzanese at the home ground on September 27, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Both Imperia and Fezzanese will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie D - Girone A. Consistency has eluded Imperia in recent weeks, with L in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. On the road, Fezzanese have been equally impressive — W in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% for the campaign. Where Imperia have leaned on defensive discipline, Fezzanese have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Imperia will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Fezzanese will back themselves to cause problems on the break. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

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. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Brazilian forward Kaua Elias score a perfect hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk, according to The Sun.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. Whatever the outcome, the Serie D - Girone A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.