Paksi SE II vs Budafoki LC - NB III - Southwest

A fascinating NB III - Southwest chapter awaits on September 19, 2026 when Paksi SE II take on Budafoki LC at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Ferencvaros v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Mourinho’s latest pre-season clash.

The standings add context to the occasion — Paksi SE II occupying 14th, Budafoki LC perched in 3rd — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with DLLLD across their last five and a campaign win rate of 0% that makes for grim reading. Budafoki LC have made a habit of winning on the road, their WWDWW run backing up a remarkable season win rate of 66.67%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Paksi SE II favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Budafoki LC are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. The ex-AC Milan midfielder superbly set up Ait-Nouri's opener before he restored City's lead with a fine low finish across goal from Semenyo's inventive backheel assist.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The numbers tilt towards Budafoki LC, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the NB III - Southwest 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.