Having qualified on Tuesday evening in Onex on a difficult pitch, the Valaisans today headed to Ticino for tomorrow's match against AC Bellinzona (14:15). Didier Tholot's men will be looking to continue their fine league form against a confident Ticino side. Presentation.

THE FC SION

As soon as the game in Meyrin ended on Tuesday, the eyes of the Sédunois team were on the 13th day of the Challenge League. Recovery has played an important role in their preparations for the Ticino meeting. At the Stadio Comunale, the Valaisans will be eagerly awaited, as they are on a run of four wins without conceding a goal.

With 27 points from 12 games, the Sédunois are off to their best ever start in the Challenge League. In their last season at this level, in 2005/2006, FC Sion had 22 points at this stage of the season. They were promoted at the end of the season. Defensively, FC Sion also made a remarkable start. Only one team has done better than FC Sion in the Challenge League after 12 matches (6 goals conceded). That team was Yverdon-Sport in 2004-2005. YS were promoted at the end of the season.

L'AC BELLINZONE

After a slow start to the season, the Ticino seem to have found their rhythm in recent games. Indeed, AC Bellinzona have now gone five games without defeat (3 wins, 2 draws). The Ticinese have taken 11 points in the last five games, compared with 2 in the first seven. This run has seen them climb back up to 8th place with 13 points. This turnaround is also thanks to a change of coach. Manuel Benavente took charge of the club at the beginning of October.

On the strength of this confidence, AC Bellinzona held off Super League leaders FC Zürich in the Swiss Cup on Tuesday. Zürich had to wait until extra time to score the only goal of the game. With 120 minutes under their belts, will the Ticino be feeling any fatigue? Find out tomorrow at 2.15pm at the Stadio Comunale.

INFORMATION

Referees for the match : The match will be refereed by David Huwiler, assisted by Mirco Bürgi, Steven Forster and Julian Müller (4th referee).

Follow the match : The match will be broadcast on Blue Sports (without commentary) and can also be followed on Rhône FM !


ALLEZ SION !