Sturm Graz vs Floridsdorfer AC - Friendlies Clubs

A fascinating Friendlies Clubs chapter awaits on October 2, 2026 when Sturm Graz take on Floridsdorfer AC at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Why Manchester United face transfer dilemma with unexpected star of pre-season.

There is little to choose between Sturm Graz and Floridsdorfer AC on paper, and the Friendlies Clubs encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. 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. Sturm Graz will look to impose their style on home soil, while Floridsdorfer AC are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. I wish the players all the best this summer." The defender's mother Zoe also shared her disappointment.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.