Montrose vs Ross County - League One

The League One returns to Links Park on October 10, 2026, where Montrose and Ross County will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Football throws up these lovely surprises that you are not expecting from time to time." For now, Bloomfield can enjoy the rare privilege of being able to say yes to his family without checking the fixture list first.

There is little to choose between Montrose and Ross County on paper, and the League One encounter should reflect that balance. Montrose have held their own of late, LLLWW in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 55.56%. When a team wins 87.5% of their matches and posts WWWWW in their last five, as Ross County have, even the longest trips hold no fear. The contrast in attacking output — 1.44 versus 3.25 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Montrose favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ross County are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. It was all one-way traffic in the first half for Andoni Iraola's side as Luke Chambers and the returning Florian Wirtz put Liverpool into a two-goal lead.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the League One standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.