It is a Group IX 'B' teams' clash in Tercera RFEF with two sides who competed in Segunda RFEF last season now meeting again as they look to win back their place in the division. UD Almería 'B' and Atlético Malagueño face off this Sunday at 12 noon on the Anexo pitch of the UD Almería Stadium in a Matchday 6 fixture. Both teams are firmly in the upper reaches of the table and are separated only by goal difference. Indeed, their records so far this season are almost identical, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Pablo Nozal’s side sit 6th in the standings on 10 points, having recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, while Atlético Malagueño occupy 5th place with the same points tally. The youthful Rojiblancos head into the game following a 1-1 draw away to the Cantoria outfit and will be looking to maintain their perfect home record.

UD Almería 'B' will be keen to continue their strong form on home soil. Both of their matches at the Anexo have ended in victory, with a 2-0 win over Alhaurino followed by a 4-0 triumph against Atlético Porcuna. They have yet to concede a goal at home this season. Meanwhile, Atlético Malagueño arrive in good form after recording back-to-back victories against Atlético de Marbella (1-0) and Recreativo Granada (2-0), although they are still searching for their first away win of the campaign.

Everything points to a closely-fought contest between two sides hoping to challenge near the top of the table. Atlético Malagueño currently occupy the final play-off position, with UD Almería 'B' just behind them on the same number of points. The Academy Rojiblancos therefore have an opportunity to overtake a direct rival and continue to build on their promising start to the season.