Luki-Energiya vs Cherepovets - Cup

The history between Luki-Energiya and Cherepovets lends this Cup fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on August 27, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

Both Luki-Energiya and Cherepovets will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Cup. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. 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.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Luki-Energiya and Cherepovets have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

With Matheus Reis leading the league's scoring charts at 1 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Man Utd signed French striker Enzo Kana-Biyik last summer, but he was immediately sent on loan for 2025/2026.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.