Modena U19 vs Sampdoria U19 - Campionato Primavera - 2

A fascinating Campionato Primavera - 2 chapter awaits on September 19, 2026 when Modena U19 take on Sampdoria U19 at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. 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.

Modena U19 head into the contest positioned 6th in the Campionato Primavera - 2 standings, while Sampdoria U19 arrive sitting 5th. Modena U19 have been picking up results at a respectable clip, L over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Sampdoria U19 travel in decent nick, W in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. The contrast in attacking output — 3 versus 1.5 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Modena U19 will look to impose their style on home soil, while Sampdoria U19 are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. City are contingency planning like any club would and are believed to be in talks with Lille to sign the highly rated 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed at the World Cup.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The numbers tilt towards Sampdoria U19, and a 3-4 away win looks the more probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.