Indholdsfortegnelse for 23 September 2025 i MATCH!

BEST GOALKEEPER! The three best goalkeepers on the game all rock an 89 OVR – Liverpool’s Alisson, Man. City’s new GK Gianluigi Donnarumma and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois! Over on the women’s side, OL Lyonnes’ Christiane Endler is the No.1 shot-stopper with an 88 OVR! TOP THREE LIONS! Jude Bellingham is officially the highestrated English player on the game, but captain Harry Kaneand The Lionesses’ Alessia Russo are right behind on 89! Kane might've dropped a point but he’s still the most lethal finisher on FC 26, with a mega deadly 92 rated shooting! FC26’S FINEST Four players on the game share the highest rating (91), so we’re shouting out to Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati! Only six other players are 90+ rated – Ousmane Dembele,…

NEW SKILL MOVES! If you’re always glued to the RS stick, FC 26 has you covered! Five brand-new skill moves have arrived: Explosive Stepover, Advanced Heel Flick, Drag to Chop, Elastico Variation and the updated Trickster Rainbow. And don’t forget the classics like the Reverse Elastico, Flair Nutmeg and Trickster Fakeshot! COVER STARS! The Standard Edition cover of EA Sports FC 26 features Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala walking out into a stadium, while the Ultimate Edition cover stars the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic, recreating a youthful image of himself surrounded by tons of awesome footy memorabilia! EPIC GAMEPLAY! EA have tried to make tons of improvements to the gameplay based on feedback from the community! That includes more responsive dribbling, smarter AI positioning, re-tuned run curves for more explosive player…

ARSENAL LEAH WILLIAMSON The classy centre-back has been a Gunner since she was just nine years old! She’s spent her whole career at Arsenal and holds the record for the most Women’s Super League appearances in the club’s history. Certified legend! YOUR FAVE ARSENAL PLAYER HOW POPULAR IS SHE? ASTON VILLA RACHEL DALY Since joining Villa in 2022, she’s been banging in goals on a regular basis! She’s won the Fans’ Player of the Season three years in a row and is arguably the club’s best-ever signing, showing leadership on and off the pitch! YOUR FAVE VILLA PLAYER HOW POPULAR IS SHE? BRIGHTON MAISIE SYMONDS The Seagulls’ longest serving player was given the captain’s armband ahead of the 2025-26 campaign! At just 22, the former Chelsea academy product and England…

KAIRAT ALMATY v REAL MADRID Tuesday 30 September, 5,45pm The huge underdogs from Kazakhstan play their first-ever CL home match this fortnight – against the most successful club in the competition’s history! If they can grab the win, it’ll go down as one of the biggest giant killings ever. Also, don’t miss Bayern Munich’s trip to Cyprus to take on Pafos, who are also making their Champions League home debut! CHELSEA v BENFICA Tuesday 30 September, 8pm Over two and a half years have flown by since Chelsea snapped up Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record fee. The teams actually met recently at the Club World Cup – and it was a thriller! Angel Di Maria forced extra-time with a last-minute penalty, but The Blues scored three times…

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC CHAMPION 92 OVR Zlatan is the definition of a football emperor! He lifted trophies in the Netherlands, England, Italy, Spain and France, hoards over 30 major honours, and even bagged the 2013 Puskas Award for that insane bicycle kick v England. With 62 goals for Sweden from122 matches, he’s also his country’sall-time top scorer! ANDRES INIESTA CHAMPION 92OVR Iniesta was a key part of Barcelona’s legendary tiki-taka midfield, alongside Xavi and Sergio Busquets, which won four Champions League titles! On the international stage, he led Spain’s golden era with back-to-back Euros – plus he netted the dramatic extra-time winner in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands! ALEX MORGAN CHAMPION 91 OVR The legend lifted two World Cups, an Olympic gold and the first-ever NWS Ltitle with…

Available now in all good bookstores Inside this year’s edition, get ahead on the upcoming World Cup and pick a Dream Team from the best ballers across the planet! There’s also a wicked Women’s Euro 2025 scrapbook, tons of brain-busting quizzes, a wonder kids special and some epic footy LOLs! CLOSING DATE: OCT. 23 HOW TO ENTER! JUST VISIT… SHOP.KELSEY.CO.UK/WIN Then click on the competition image and enter your details. Full T&Cs are available online.…

NEWCASTLE v ARSENAL Sunday 28 September, 4.30pm Newcastle have been a real bogey team for Arsenal lately, especially at St. James’ Park! The Magpies have won their last three home clashes without conceding, including their impressive 2-0 League Cup semi-final win back in February. Anthony Gordon has got four goal contributions in his last six games against The Gunners, so he’s one to watch! IPSWICH v NORWICH Sunday 5 October, 12pm The East Anglia derby is one of the spiciest fixtures in the UK, but it’s hit a whole new level after the summer! The Tractor Boys snapped up Canaries midfielder Marcelino Nunez, making him the first direct transfer between the clubs in over two decades. Norwich supporters were fuming, so expect extra tension in this fortnight’s fixture! CHELSEA v…

Lucky Lamine just scored his second pair of signature F50s in under a year – that’s more than some pros get in their whole career! His first ones dropped last December (check out MATCH’s Dec 31, 2024 issue). The new boots mash up loads of classic F50s from the past! ADIDAS F50 £240 FW Purple & pink FG adidas.co.uk Hall Of Fame! Two new LEGENDS are getting added to the Premier League Hall of Fame this November! Tick the two players who get your vote… Sol Campbell Michael Carrick Jermain Defoe Patrice Evra Cesc Fabregas Les Ferdinand  Robbie Fowler Eden Hazard Gary Neville Michael Owen Teddy Sheringham David Silva  Yaya Toure Edwin van der Sar Nemanja Vidic “I ALWAYS WIN THINGS…” After Ange Postecoglou was appointed, Forest’s Europa League rivals…

ARSENAL BUKAYO SAKA He was a massive Arsenal supporter growing up and joined the club’s academy when he was just seven years old. He’s one of their own! He’s been one of The Gunners’ best players over the past few seasons, delivering loads of goals, assists and big moments! YOUR FAVE ARSENAL PLAYER HOW POPULAR IS HE? ASTONVILLA JOHN McGINN “We’ve got McGinn, Super John McGinn!” That’s the chant the Villa fans belt out for their captain – and it’s well deserved! The 30-year-old gives 100% effort every game, bringing electric energy and non-stop battling every time he steps out onto the pitch! YOUR FAVE VILLA PLAYER HOW POPULAR IS HE? BOURNEMOUTH ANTOINE SEMENYO After a summer of departures, Semenyo has turned into Bournemouth’s most important player and biggest attacking…