Elche CF has matched the total number of home defeats from the entire previous LaLiga season in just four matchdays. The Ilicitano team, currently managed by Argentine Martín Anselmi, has suffered three losses at the Martínez Valero and sits 19th in the standings, as confirmed by Mundo Deportivo on September 8, 2026.

The negative streak began with a narrow 2-3 defeat to Real Sociedad. It was followed by a heavy 0-5 loss to Barcelona and, most recently, a 1-3 defeat against Villarreal. This last result, identical to the one recorded in January against the same opponent, leaves the team with just one point from four games. Their recent form reads LLLD.

How did Elche perform last season?

The context of the previous campaign heightens concern for the present. Elche CF secured survival on the final day of the 2025/26 season, an achievement tinged with bitterness due to their overall poor performance. Under the command of Eder Sarabia, the team went through its worst run of results of the entire championship. They managed only one away win all season, a statistic that reflected their profound difficulties.

Now, with Anselmi on the bench, the club is seeking stability but is stumbling again in its fortress. The former coach, Eder Sarabia, left a complicated legacy. The squad that avoided relegation at the last minute now needs to find a solidity that is eluding them, especially in front of their own fans. With five goals scored and twelve conceded, their goal difference stands at -7.

What current data explains the situation?

The cold numbers paint a complex picture for the start of the 2026/27 season. Elche CF has one point from a possible twelve and finds itself eleven points behind the leader, Barcelona. This gap in the table is significant so early, although the primary objective remains to move away from the relegation places.

The injury list also affects the manager's options. Defender Adam Boayar and midfielder Yago Santiago are currently sidelined. Their absence limits Anselmi's tactical variants at a time when every resource counts. Fans can check the status of the full squad on our injuries page.

What is Elche CF's next fixture?

The opportunity to break the poor run will come soon, but not at home. The next challenge is away from the Martínez Valero. The team will travel to face Athletic Club on September 12. The opponent, tenth in the table, represents a significant challenge in the search for the first three points of the season.

Martín Anselmi has already spoken about the need to react. "The Ilicitano team, now directed by the Argentine Martín Anselmi, will have the opportunity to break its poor home dynamic next Tuesday against Real Madrid, the next visitor to the Martínez Valero," the manager stated. This match, however, comes after the clash at San Mamés.

How does this affect season planning?

Matching the home defeats of an entire year in the first month of competition forces urgent reflection. Defensive solidity, with twelve goals conceded, is the main battle. The schedule does not stop, and after Athletic Club, the team must prepare for the visit of Real Madrid. The sequence of matches is available in our fixtures calendar.

Last season's survival was achieved with a great final effort. Repeating that feat requires not letting the gap in the table widen further. With a squad that must prove its worth, the players have a test of character ahead. The match in Bilbao on September 12 is the next mandatory step to try and change course.