NDL FC meet P17 FC in Gameweek 1 of Baller League UK Season 4 on 12 October 2026 (20:25). Team news, key players, head-to-head and our prediction.

NDL FC vs P17 FC — Gameweek 1 Preview

The new Baller League UK season gets under way as NDL FC take on P17 FC in Gameweek 1 on 12 October 2026, with kick-off at 20:25. It is the first competitive outing of Season 4 for both clubs, and the opening night at the Baller League Arena in Dagenham promises the usual mix of fast 6v6 football, celebrity dugouts and the game-changing rule twists that make the league so watchable.

Season 4 marks a fresh start. Yanited have been rebranded as RTG FC, Rukkas FC are now P17 FC, and Toma join the league as a brand-new franchise — but the format remains the same: 12 teams, 11 Monday-night matchdays and a Final Four deciding the champion.

Team News

NDL FC

Managed by Niko Omilana

Ones to watch

  • Sam Fitzgerald (Midfielder) — 10 goals, 4 assists in 13 appearances in Season 3.
  • Dara Dada (Midfielder) — 9 goals, 5 assists in 13 appearances in Season 3.
  • Isaac Modi (Midfielder) — 7 goals, 2 assists in 13 appearances in Season 3.
  • Josh Parker (Striker) — 7 goals, 3 assists in 9 appearances in Season 3.
  • Dan Bowry (Defender) — 4 goals, 2 assists in 11 appearances in Season 3.

P17 FC

Managed by Alex Iwobi. Rukkas FC (Idris Elba) rebranded to P17 FC for Season 4, managed by Alex Iwobi. Franchise id 344 unchanged.

Ones to watch

  • Mussa Bham (Striker) — 9 goals, 1 assists in 11 appearances in Season 3.
  • Amin Belaid (Striker) — 3 goals, 8 assists in 13 appearances in Season 3.
  • Ben Long (Defender) — 2 goals, 1 assists in 9 appearances in Season 3.
  • Jesus Abreu (Midfielder) — 1 goals, 0 assists in 4 appearances in Season 3.
  • Ciaran Clark (Defender) — 0 goals, 1 assists in 10 appearances in Season 3.

The Dugouts

NDL FC are led by Niko Omilana.

P17 FC are led by Alex Iwobi.

The manager battle on the touchline — and the personalities involved — is half the fun in the Baller League.

Form Guide

Here is how the two sides finished up last season (Season 3), most recent result first (W = win, D = draw, L = loss):

  • NDL FC: L · W · L · W · L
  • P17 FC: L · D · L · W · W

Head-to-Head

NDL FC and P17 FC have met 3 times before. NDL FC have won 2, P17 FC have won 1, with 0 draws.

The most recent meeting came in Gameweek 6 of Season 2, when the match finished NDL FC 4-7 P17 FC.

Game Changer Watch

Both teams will need to be ready for the rule changes that arrive at the 12th and 27th minutes. Last season, NDL FC averaged 3.9 Game Changer goals per match (139 in total), while P17 FC averaged 3.4 (112).

Prediction

With no competitive form to go on yet, this one is genuinely hard to call. Both squads have been reshaped over the summer, and the opening night of a new season is notorious for surprises. Expect goals, a loud crowd and at least one Game Changer turning the game on its head.

How to Watch

Matches stream online for Season 4 after the league’s move away from traditional broadcast. Check our where to watch guide for the latest ways to follow every gameweek, and bookmark the live table for results as they happen.

Preview published by Baller League UK Hub — the unofficial fan hub for Baller League UK Season 4.

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