Scandicci vs Ternana - Serie D - Girone E

A fascinating Serie D - Girone E chapter awaits on September 27, 2026 when Scandicci take on Ternana at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

There is little to choose between Scandicci and Ternana on paper, and the Serie D - Girone E encounter should reflect that balance. Scandicci have been picking up results at a respectable clip, WWL over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WLDLD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 25%. Where Scandicci have built their campaign on solidity, Ternana have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Scandicci favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Ternana are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. He was the striker who arrived just when Wolves were rediscovering themselves.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie D - Girone E standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.