Athletic Club vs Elche: match facts, form and head-to-head – 12 September 2026, La Liga

Athletic Club were held to a 1-1 draw at home by bottom‑of‑the‑table Elche, a result that leaves the Basque side still perched in ninth place with seven points from five games. Their two wins and a single draw have produced a modest +1 goal difference (7‑6), while the visitors remain stuck in 19th place, having collected just two points after two goalless stalemates and three defeats. The stalemate mirrors their earlier encounter this season, which also ended without a winner, underscoring the parity between the two sides despite the gap in the table. Both clubs will now turn their attention to the next round, with Athletic hoping to convert the draw into a win and Elche desperate for their first three points.