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First Vienna vs Amstetten - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Austria - 2. Liga

First Vienna FC 1894 will face SKU Amstetten at the Naturarena Hohe Warte on Friday, 28 August 2026, in a key ADMIRAL 2. Liga Round 5 encounter kicking off at 18:30 local time. The Blue-Yellows currently occupy 5th place with 7 points from their opening four fixtures, while the visitors sit 8th with 6 points and remain unbeaten after drawing three of their four league matches. The most recent meeting between the sides ended in a 0-0 stalemate at the Ertl Glas Stadion on 24 April 2026, though Amstetten did triumph 3-2 on their previous visit to Vienna on 1 November 2025, adding extra spice to this early-season showdown.

Head coach Patrick Enengl has shaped a well-balanced First Vienna squad for the 2026/2027 campaign, featuring goalkeepers Bernhard Unger, Kilian Kretschmer and Moritz Troindl; defenders Marlon Winter, Philipp Breit, Filip Mrzljak, Benjamin Rosenberger and Felix Luckeneder; midfield generals Bernhard Luxbacher, Felix Nagele, Raul Marte, Maximilian Fillafer and David Ungar; and a versatile attack led by Christoph Monschein, Youssouf Soukouna, Tobias Anselm and Bernhard Zimmermann. The hosts showed tremendous fighting spirit in their latest outing on 16 August, coming from two goals behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against FC Liefering, and they will aim to translate that resilience into a strong home performance in front of their supporters at the Hohe Warte.

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Hertha Wels vs Admira - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Austria - 2. Liga

FC Hertha Wels host Admira Wacker at Huber Arena on Friday, August 28, 2026, in a crucial Austria 2. Liga fixture during the 2026/2027 season. Both clubs have endured difficult starts to the campaign and find themselves in the lower half of the table, with Hertha Wels occupying 12th place on four points while Admira sit one spot below in 13th with just three points from their opening four matches. The encounter offers both sides a chance to claim vital early-season momentum in what is expected to be a tightly contested affair in Wels.

The home side have managed only one victory alongside one draw and two defeats so far this term, conceding seven goals in the process. Their recent away form includes a disappointing 1:0 reverse at St. Pölten, highlighting defensive concerns that coach Christian Heinle must address. The Hertha Wels squad for the 2026/2027 season features attacking options such as Marek Svec, Din Barlov and Yasin Mankan, while Sebastian Malinowski and Tolga Gunes provide creativity from midfield. Defensive stability will likely depend on the performances of Nicolas Keckeisen and Sebastian Feyrer at the back.

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St. Polten vs A. Salzburg - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Austria - 2. Liga

The upcoming Austria 2. Liga fixture between SKN St. Pölten and Austria Salzburg is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 UTC at the NV Arena in St. Pölten. This Round 4 clash of the 2026/2027 season sees the home side desperately searching for their first points after a winless start, while the visitors arrive in strong form near the top of the table.

St. Pölten have endured a difficult opening to the campaign, sitting in 15th place with zero points from four matches following defeats in all of their league outings so far. By contrast, Austria Salzburg have made an impressive start to life in the second tier, collecting nine points from four games to occupy second position. Despite this disparity in current form, the head-to-head history heavily favors St. Pölten, who remain unbeaten against Austria Salzburg in six previous meetings with five wins and one draw. The hosts will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, including their 1:0 loss away to Floridsdorfer AC and their 1:0 victory over Hertha Wels earlier in the year, while another 1:0 result in that same fixture underlines the fine margins that have defined their recent performances.

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Genk vs Beveren - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Belgium - Jupiler Pro League

KRC Genk will host SK Beveren at the Cegeka Arena on August 28, 2026, in a Jupiler Pro League 2026/2027 fixture that pits two sides at different stages of their campaigns. Genk sit in ninth place with four points from their opening three matches, having recorded one win, one draw, and one defeat, while newly-promoted Beveren occupy eleventh spot with three points from three games after winning their first match back in the top flight. The encounter offers Jess Thorup's side an opportunity to build momentum at home against a Beveren team still adjusting to life in the Belgian Pro League following their dominant Challenger Pro League title run last season.

Genk's 2026/2027 squad features several new faces and established leaders under returning manager Jess Thorup. Club captain Bryan Heynen remains the heartbeat of the midfield and is closing in on 400 appearances for the club, while summer signing Rafiu Durosinmi has been brought in from Pisa to lead the attack alongside creative threats like Junya Ito and Jeppe Erenbjerg. In goal, 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans has been handed the number-one jersey and is already drawing attention from top European clubs. Genk's recent form has been mixed, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Antwerp in their final match of last season and managed a 2-2 stalemate away at Charleroi in December, results that underline their need for greater cutting edge in front of goal.

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Slavia Sofia vs Septemvri Sofia - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Bulgaria - efbet League

Slavia Sofia are set to host Septemvri Sofia at Stadion Slavija on August 28, 2026, in a key efbet League encounter from the 2026/2027 season. This Sofia derby promises to be a tightly contested affair as both teams look to establish themselves in the early stages of the new campaign. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 UTC at Slavia's home ground, where they will aim to leverage familiar surroundings against their cross-town opponents.

The home side have shown flashes of quality in their opening fixtures. Slavia secured a commanding 0-3 away win against Botev Vratsa on August 10, with Roberto Raychev and Vasil Kazaldzhiev finding the net, but they also endured a frustrating 1-0 reverse at Arda Kardzhali on July 24. Coach Ratko Dostanic will be looking for more consistency from his squad, which has demonstrated defensive resilience but occasionally struggled to convert chances in the final third.

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Krasava vs Omonia 29th May - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Cyprus - Cyprus League

The 2026/2027 Cyprus First Division season gets underway this week as Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC prepares to host Omonia 29th May at Stelios Chari Stadium in Ypsonas on Friday, August 28, 2026. This opening round fixture represents a fresh start for both clubs, with Krasava aiming to improve on their previous campaign under new manager Dmytro Chyhrynskyi, while Omonia 29th May looks to make an immediate impact upon their return to the top flight. Kick-off is set for 17:00 local time, and early season momentum could prove decisive in what is expected to be a closely contested Cyprus League encounter.

Krasava's squad for the 2026/2027 season blends established Cypriot players with international arrivals, creating a roster capable of challenging higher up the table. Key figures include forwards Yevhen Serdyuk, Yassine Bahassa, and Algassime Bah, midfielders Rubén Pardo and Vasilios Papafotis, and defensive mainstays such as Xavi Quintillà, Kristopher Da Graca, and Michalis Koumouris. Looking back at their recent league form, the team showed resilience in a 1-1 draw against AEL Limassol, battled to a 1-1 result away at Omonia Aradippou, and secured a hard-earned 1-0 win over Olympiakos Nicosia.

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Ol. Nicosia vs Nea Salamis - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Cyprus - Cyprus League

The 2026/2027 Cyprus League season kicks off with an intriguing fixture as Ol. Nicosia welcome Nea Salamis to the GSP Stadium in Nicosia on Friday, August 28, 2026. This Matchday 1 encounter promises to set the tone for both clubs' campaigns, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 UTC. Ol. Nicosia will be eager to capitalize on home advantage against a Nea Salamis side that has shown resilience in pre-season preparations.

Ol. Nicosia enter the new season with a refreshed squad featuring key players such as forwards Rauno Sappinen and Panagiotis Kynigopoulos, midfielders Bruno Paz and Dominik Prokop, and defenders Henrique Gomes and Eduardo Kunde. Goalkeeper Christos Talichmanidis is expected to start between the posts. The home side's recent form includes a hard-fought 2 - 1 encounter against Omonia Aradippou and a narrow 1 - 0 result against Krasava, demonstrating their competitive edge heading into the opener.

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Mushuc Runa vs Delfin - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Ecuador - Liga Pro

The Ecuador Liga Pro 2026/2027 season continues on August 28, 2026, as Mushuc Runa host Delfin at the Estadio COAC Mushuc Runa in Ambato for a crucial Serie A fixture. With the campaign reaching its decisive stretch, both sides are eager to claim valuable points—Mushuc Runa aiming to push into the top half of the table, while Delfin desperately need results to climb away from the relegation zone. The match is scheduled for 20:30 local time and promises to be a tightly contested affair given the contrasting motivations and recent trajectories of both clubs.

Mushuc Runa enter this encounter in solid form, having gone unbeaten in their last four league outings and showcasing their attacking credentials through the 2026/2027 campaign. Head coach Paul Velez has built a competitive squad built around the prolific Ronie Carrillo, who leads the team with 10 goals this season, while creative midfielders Nicolas Davila and Tomson Minda provide the supply line from deeper positions. The defensive unit, marshalled by Ronny Biojo and Franklin Carabali with Rodrigo Formento between the posts, has tightened up considerably in recent weeks. Their momentum was evident in impressive away victories, including a dominant 0-3 triumph over Tecnico Universitario and a hard-fought 1-2 win at Manta, results that have lifted confidence within the squad ahead of this home assignment.

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: England - Premier League

Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park on Thursday, 28 August 2026, for a Premier League Matchday 2 clash that pits new Eagles manager Pierre Sage against Citizens boss Enzo Maresca. Palace opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Everton, while City fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Bournemouth in their first league outing of the post-Guardiola era.

The Crystal Palace squad for the 2026/27 season retains core talents such as Adam Wharton, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, Daichi Kamada, Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell, while summer signings Dwight McNeil and Takehiro Tomiyasu add fresh options in wide areas and defence. Having finished 15th in the Premier League last term, the Eagles will draw confidence from their European success in May, when they beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to win the UEFA Conference League.

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Lille vs PSG - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: France - Ligue 1

Lille OSC welcome reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain to the Décathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a high-profile Ligue 1 Matchweek 2 clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 local time in what promises to be an early-season test of credentials between two sides with Champions League aspirations. Les Dogues opened their campaign with a confident 2-0 victory away at Angers, while Les Parisiens were forced to settle for a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Rennes after fighting back from two goals down.

Under new head coach Davide Ancelotti, Lille have assembled a competitive 2026/27 squad blending experience and youth. The likely lineup features Berke Özer between the posts, with Aïssa Mandi and Nathan Ngoy anchoring the defence, and Benjamin André and Nabil Bentaleb providing midfield steel. Olivier Giroud and Matias Fernandez-Pardo offer proven attacking quality, while rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi continues to attract interest from major clubs. Les Dogues have shown resilience in recent months, including a hard-fought 1-0 win at Monaco in May that underlined their ability to trouble elite opposition on the road.

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Montpellier vs Boulogne - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: France - Ligue 2

Montpellier HSC will welcome US Boulogne to the Stade de la Mosson on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a Ligue 2 fixture that pits early-season high-fliers against a side still searching for its first victory. The hosts have made an impressive start to the 2026/2027 campaign, collecting seven points from their opening three matches to sit second in the table, while the visitors have managed just two points and currently occupy 14th position. With both teams arriving in contrasting moods, this encounter promises to be a fascinating test of Boulogne's resilience against a confident Montpellier outfit.

The home side's momentum has been built on a rock-solid defence that has conceded only once so far this term, backed by a 2026/2027 squad that has adapted quickly to life in France's second tier. Montpellier followed up an opening-day draw before securing back-to-back away victories, including a 0-1 success at Nancy and another 0-1 triumph at Dunkerque. Head coach Zoumana Camara has a fully fit squad at his disposal, with the likes of Julien Laporte, Yaël Mouanga and Nordan Mukiele forming the backbone of a team that has looked organised and dangerous on the break.

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Nancy vs Dunkerque - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: France - Ligue 2

AS Nancy Lorraine will welcome USL Dunkerque to Stade Marcel-Picot on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a Ligue 2 fixture in the 2026/2027 season. Both sides are looking to build momentum early in the campaign, with Nancy still searching for their first home victory and Dunkerque aiming to bounce back from a midweek setback.

Nancy's 2026/2027 squad features goalkeeper Enzo Basilio, defenders Nehemiah Fernandez, Elydjah Mendy and Logan Ndenbe, midfielders Teddy Bouriaud, Walid Bouabdeli and Kouroufia Kebe, and forwards Zakaria Fdaouch, Brandon Bokangu and Ilyes Housni. The home side began their season with a 0-0 draw at Boulogne before suffering a 0-1 home defeat to Montpellier, leaving them desperate to get off the mark in front of their own supporters.

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Bochum vs VfL Osnabruck - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Germany - 2. Bundesliga

VfL Bochum will welcome VfL Osnabrück to the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on August 28, 2026, for a 2. Bundesliga fixture that sees both teams eager to climb the early-season table. The hosts have shown resilience after an opening-day setback, while the visitors are still searching for consistency following a difficult start to their 2026/2027 campaign.

Bochum's season began with a frustrating 0:1 home defeat against Hertha Berlin on August 7, where Sebastian Grönning's composed finish proved decisive despite the hosts dominating possession after the interval. Uwe Rösler's side swiftly banished those blues, however, grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Eintracht Braunschweig on Matchday 2 courtesy of Philipp Hofmann's clinical strike. Osnabrück, by contrast, have endured a torrid opening fortnight, suffering a 4-3 defeat at Heidenheim in a chaotic seven-goal encounter before slumping to a 0-3 home loss against 1. FC Magdeburg.

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Braunschweig vs Hertha Berlin - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Eintracht Braunschweig welcome Hertha BSC to the Eintracht-Stadion on Friday, 28 August 2026, for a 2. Bundesliga encounter on Matchday 3 of the 2026/2027 season. The Lions are eager to recover from a narrow opening defeat and exploit their home advantage in front of a passionate crowd, while the Old Lady arrive with a perfect start and ambitions of sustaining their early momentum in the promotion race.

Hertha Berlin have opened the 2026/27 campaign with maximum points from two matches under Stefan Leitl. The Berliners secured a gritty 0-1 away victory against VfL Bochum on the opening weekend, with Sebastian Grønning's composed finish separating the sides. That resilience was preceded by a statement cup performance last term, highlighted by a ruthless 6-1 demolition of Kaiserslautern at the Olympiastadion. Braunschweig's start has been more mixed, falling to a 0-1 home loss against Bochum before responding in spectacular fashion with a 6-1 away rout of Magdeburg that underlined their attacking threat.

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Dusseldorf vs Stuttgart II - Friday, 28 August 2026

league: Germany - 3. Liga

Fortuna Düsseldorf welcome VfB Stuttgart II to the Merkur Spiel-Arena on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a crucial German 3. Liga Round 3 fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 UTC in front of what is expected to be another passionate home crowd, with the Flingeraner desperate to register their first points of the 2026/2027 campaign after a difficult start to life in the third tier following last season's relegation from the 2. Bundesliga.

The home side's squad for the 2026/2027 season features several experienced heads who will be vital in this relegation battle, including former VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum midfielder Philipp Förster, ex-Germany U21 centre-back Dominique Heintz, and defensive midfielder Jorrit Hendrix, while summer signing Eric Hotmann leads the line alongside Fabian Schleusener and Florent Muslija. However, Alexander Ende's side has endured a nightmare beginning to the campaign, sitting 18th with zero points from two matches after a 1-2 defeat at Waldhof Mannheim and a 0-2 home loss to Hoffenheim II, compounded by a demoralizing 1-5 DFB Pokal exit against Freiburg on August 23.

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