Elche CF will face Athletic Club in a La Liga match on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The fixture is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao.
The Franjiverdes approach this match after a difficult start to the campaign. According to verified data as of August 31, Elche CF sits 19th in the league table with just one point, from zero wins, one draw, and two losses. Their recent form is LLD and they have a -6 goal difference, having scored three and conceded nine. Furthermore, the club faces this away trip with confirmed absences for Adam Boayar and Yago Santiago, a detail available on our injuries page.
What happened in the last meeting?
The last time these two sides met was on February 20, 2026. On that occasion, Athletic Club secured a 2-1 home victory. This result adds a revenge narrative to the upcoming match, as Elche CF will look to turn their fortunes around away from Martínez Valero. Historical records and details of upcoming fixtures are available in our stats section.
What is the form of both teams?
The season's statistics paint a picture of urgency for Elche. With only one point from three matchdays, the team needs to start picking up points immediately to move away from the relegation places. They are eight points behind the leaders, Real Madrid. For their part, Athletic Club is also not in its best moment, with a record of zero wins, one draw, and two losses. Both teams are seeking to climb the table, which promises an intense duel at San Mamés. Tracking the standings will be key to following the pulse of this season.
What is the surrounding context for this match?
The match against Athletic is Elche's fourth of the season, but not their immediate one. Just one week prior, on September 7, the Ilicitano side will host Real Sociedad, currently 14th, at home. This preceding clash will serve as a barometer and could condition the squad's morale for the trip to Bilbao. The team's planning and rotation within the squad will be factors to consider in this tight schedule.
The fixture at San Mamés represents a key opportunity for Elche CF to break their poor run and earn points away from home. With an imperative need to improve their league position, every match becomes a final for the season's project. The focus will be on overcoming the bad memory of their last visit and demonstrating defensive improvement against a rival also searching for its first win.
