Athletic Club vs Elche CF – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 12, 2026)

Elche CF arrive at San Mamés carrying genuine momentum — two wins from two games, sitting second in La Liga with six points and a +3 goal differential. Athletic Club, meanwhile, are still searching for their footing with one point from two matches and a -1 goal differential. The gap in early form makes this a compelling test of whether Elche’s fast start reflects real quality or whether Athletic can impose themselves at home and begin climbing the table.

For Elche, Fernando Nino has been the focal point of everything dangerous — two goals and six shots on target through the opening weeks. Tete Morente has been the architect, contributing two assists. Athletic will need to contain that combination if they are to control the match. On the other side, Robert Navarro has two goals to his name, and Inaki Williams has been relentless in creating opportunities, racking up three assists and four shots on target. Alex Berenguer leads Athletic with five chances created. Both attacks have genuine weapons, and the individual matchups across the pitch give this game real substance.

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Elche CF at Athletic Club Match Information

Match Date: September 12, 2026
Match Time: 12:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN Deportes and ESPN+000
Location: San Mames Stadium, Bilbao, Spain
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Elche sit second in the table with six points, but the broader picture is more complicated — they currently occupy a relegation place according to the standings, making every point critical to their survival ambitions. Athletic Club are 12th with one point, looking to establish themselves in mid-table. In head-to-head history, Athletic hold the edge: five wins to Elche’s three, with five draws across their meetings. The most recent encounter ended 2-1 in Athletic’s favor, a result that gives the hosts a psychological reference point as they look to build form at San Mamés.

What to Watch For

Fernando Nino is the player Elche are building their attack around, and with good reason. His two goals and six shots on target through the early weeks show a striker who is not just finishing but consistently getting into dangerous positions. Behind him, Gonzalo Villar has matched Alex Berenguer’s five chances created, giving Elche a midfield presence capable of unlocking defenses. With Elche in the relegation zone despite their strong points tally, Nino’s output is not just impressive — it is essential.

For Athletic, Robert Navarro’s two goals give him a platform to announce himself as a genuine threat, while Inaki Williams has been the team’s most dynamic presence with three assists and four shots on target. Berenguer’s five chances created suggest Athletic are generating opportunities — the question is whether they can convert them consistently. A performance that connects Williams and Navarro in the final third could be the difference between Athletic climbing the table and Elche extending their unbeaten run.

Athletic Club Season Statistics

Record (W-D-L): 0-1-1 — 1 pts, #12 in table
Goals: 0 scored, 1 conceded (-1)
Clean Sheets: 2
Avg. Possession: 44.75%
Shots on Target: 17 of 42

Elche CF Season Statistics

Record (W-D-L): 2-0-0 — 6 pts, #2 in table (Champions League)
Goals: 3 scored, 0 conceded (+3)
Avg. Possession: 56.75%
Shots on Target: 23 of 46

Stat Leaders

Athletic Club (0-1-1)

Top Scorer: Robert Navarro — 2G, 0A
Top Assist Provider: Inaki Williams — 3A, 0G
Shots on Target Leader: Inaki Williams — 4 shots on target
Chances Created Leader: Alex Berenguer — 5 chances created

Elche CF (2-0-0)

Top Scorer: Fernando Nino — 2G, 0A
Top Assist Provider: Tete Morente — 2A, 0G
Shots on Target Leader: Fernando Nino — 6 shots on target
Chances Created Leader: Gonzalo Villar — 5 chances created

Athletic Club Upcoming Schedule

September 12, 2026 vs Elche CF
September 16, 2026 at Levante UD
September 19, 2026 vs Deportivo Alaves
October 10, 2026 at Rayo Vallecano
October 18, 2026 at Valencia CF
October 25, 2026 vs Getafe CF
November 01, 2026 vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian
November 08, 2026 at CA Osasuna
November 22, 2026 vs Espanyol Barcelona
November 29, 2026 at Malaga CF

Elche CF Upcoming Schedule

September 12, 2026 at Athletic Bilbao
September 15, 2026 vs Real Madrid
September 18, 2026 at Espanyol Barcelona
October 11, 2026 vs RC Celta de Vigo
October 18, 2026 at Villarreal CF
October 25, 2026 at Rayo Vallecano
November 01, 2026 vs Valencia CF
November 08, 2026 vs Real Betis Seville
November 22, 2026 at Levante UD
November 29, 2026 vs Atletico Madrid

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