Pamplona vs Doneztebe FT - Tercera División RFEF - Group 15

A fascinating Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 chapter awaits on September 19, 2026 when Pamplona take on Doneztebe FT at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Pamplona head into the contest positioned 14th in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 standings, while Doneztebe FT arrive sitting 6th. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, L over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Pamplona average 0.5 per game to Doneztebe FT's 3, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Pamplona will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Doneztebe FT must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Meanwhile, Ajax's new striker Tolu Arokodare continued his strong start by lashing in a fourth goal in three games in their 4-0 victory away to Telstar.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Pamplona, the weight of evidence favours Doneztebe FT — a 1-3 away win is the call. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 picture. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".