The provincial derby will be officiated by Andalusian-born Antonio Santos Pargaña, his ninth season as referee in the national bronze division.

Both Malagueño and Marbella are seeking their first win of the 18/19 campaign, with both teams suffering a narrow defeat in their league debuts. Latest Blue and Whites’ signing, Keidi Bare, will not be part of this game. 

Players in common Marbella FC-Atlético Malagueño

Francis*, Luis Jaime*, Cuevas*, Francis Solar*, Marcos*, Ador*, Álvaro Silva*, José Mari*, Adrián Romero*, Gerrit*, Kike Silva*, Juanfri*, Álex Ruiz*, Fran, Ocaña, Jona, Cubo, Álex Portillo, Paco Aguza, Óscar Sielva, Pedro Mérida, Zelu, Guille Lara, Ismael Gallar and Godino

(*) Under the Málaga CF ‘B’ name

Coaches in common Marbella FC-Atlético Malagueño

Jaime Molina

(*) Juan Ramón López Muñiz, current Málaga CF coach, previously coached UD Marbella at the end of 2005/06 and the start of 2006/07

To take into account

• Joan Grasa and juvenil players Benítez and Antoñín made their official match debut with the reserve team in the clash with San Fernando CD.
• Striker Joel Arimany, recently signed from Peralada (Girona FC reserve team), will be available to Dely Valdés.

Stats and facts

• There has only been one match in Second Division B between these teams, when they were called UD Marbella and Málaga CF ‘B’. Marbella won by 2-0.
• There have been eight Third Division games between both sides, with two Malaguista victories, one draw and five wins for Marbella.
• The MCF reserve team’s balance of results on matchday 2 of Second Division B is one victory (2-1 against Jerez CF) and one defeat (1-2 against Real Jaén).