TEC vs Eemdijk - Derde Divisie

The Derde Divisie returns to the home ground on September 26, 2026, where TEC and Eemdijk will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

In the Derde Divisie table, TEC currently occupy 8th and Eemdijk sit 14th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, D in their last five reflecting a win rate of 40%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LLLWL in their last five and a win rate of just 20% telling its own story. 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. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. TEC will look to impose their style on home soil, while Eemdijk 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.

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. Milan and Porto are reportedly monitoring the forward for some time, too, with Shakhtar apparently valuing Elias at around £30million amid this interest.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, TEC look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-1 home win would not come as a surprise. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Derde Divisie picture. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.