Utiel vs Levante II - Tercera División RFEF - Group 6

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Utiel and Levante II together at the home ground on October 11, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Tercera División RFEF - Group 6 occasion. 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.

There is plenty riding on this Tercera División RFEF - Group 6 encounter for Utiel and Levante II alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LD in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. Where Utiel have built their campaign on solidity, Levante II have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Utiel will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Levante II will back themselves to cause problems on the break. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. But with United in need of a new top central midfielder, an Express Sport poll of United supporters have voted for Tchouameni to be their next signing, with 32% respondents wanting the Frenchman to join.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 6 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.