Kolding B vs Næsby - DBU Pokalen

When Kolding B and Næsby clash at the home ground on August 4, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a DBU Pokalen fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

There is plenty riding on this DBU Pokalen encounter for Kolding B and Næsby alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Kolding B will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Næsby's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Kolding B and Næsby have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

When Ismaila Ceesay is on the pitch — 1 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the DBU Pokalen's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Aston Villa are facing a major decision over Ollie Watkins after Al Hilal officially stepped up their pursuit of the England striker.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the DBU Pokalen fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.