Troyes II vs Chasselay MDA - National 2 - Group C

The National 2 - Group C returns to the home ground on October 17, 2026, where Troyes II and Chasselay MDA will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

A glance at the National 2 - Group C table tells the story: Troyes II in 10th and Chasselay MDA in 4th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Consistency has eluded Troyes II in recent weeks, with LWLWL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WWDDD in their last five and a campaign win rate of 40%. Where Troyes II have built their campaign on solidity, Chasselay MDA have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Now, it seems, they have a genuine chance to push up the table and dare to dream bigger.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Troyes II and Chasselay MDA have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Arsenal have signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in a £75m transfer.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Troyes II, the weight of evidence favours Chasselay MDA — a 1-2 away win is the call. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the National 2 - Group C picture. Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has taken to social media to give a scathing verdict following Man City's win over Liverpool.