Tona vs Pobla Mafumet - Tercera División RFEF - Group 5

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 19, 2026 as Tona welcome Pobla Mafumet in a Tercera División RFEF - Group 5 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

In the Tercera División RFEF - Group 5 table, Tona currently occupy 10th and Pobla Mafumet sit 8th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Tona have been picking up results at a respectable clip, WL over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Pobla Mafumet have travelled reasonably well, WL over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. 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.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Tona favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Pobla Mafumet are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Hjulmand has time to set himself and with Heaton beaten, the midfielder's shot crashes off the post and away.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The numbers tilt towards Pobla Mafumet, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the Tercera División RFEF - Group 5 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.