Sileks host Shkendija Arachinovo to open Round 11 of the Macedonian First League

Today at 14:00 Sileks and Shkendija Arachinovo meet in Kratovo to kick off Round 11 of the Macedonian First Football League (PMFL). The two sides come into the match ranked fifth and sixth on the table, with an opportunity for the winner to move up.

If Sileks triumphs, Aleksandar Vasoski's team will leapfrog the visitors in the standings and narrow the gap to the leaders, an outcome the hosts will be targeting on home turf.

Form and stakes

Sileks arrive after ending a six-game winless run by beating Bashkimi in the last round, a result that has boosted optimism and confidence in the squad ahead of today’s fixture.

Shkendija Arachinovo, meanwhile, were beaten by Struga TL in their most recent outing and will travel to Kratovo looking for points — a difficult task given the reputation of the home side and the challenge of winning in Kratovo.

Expect a combative and closely contested match at the stadium in Kratovo: on paper Sileks are favourites because of their standing and home advantage, but Shkendija Arachinovo have shown strong football this autumn and cannot be underestimated.

The referee appointed for the game is Done Ristovski.

All remaining fixtures of Round 11 are scheduled for tomorrow and the day after. The biggest attraction on the schedule is the derby between Shkendija (T) and Vardar, set for tomorrow in Gostivar at 14:00.

Photo: press material from the event