Iváncsa vs Majosi - NB III - Southwest

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Iváncsa and Majosi together at the home ground on September 5, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the NB III - Southwest occasion. 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.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the NB III - Southwest contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LLLWL over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. Majosi travel in decent nick, WWLWL in their last five and a win rate of 42.86% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Iváncsa average 1.67 per game to Majosi's 1.86, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Despite his age, and recent injury record, Rodri remains the most complete central midfielder to have operated in the Premier League over the past five years.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Iváncsa will look to impose their style on home soil, while Majosi are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. In his press conference on Friday, Tuchel admitted it 'hurt him' not to play the United man in America.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi might be the answer.

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 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the NB III - Southwest 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.