HEAD-TO-HEAD | Atlético Antoniano vs. CD Estepona

A recent history, a very even matchup in Lebrija, and a recent precedent that gives the Red-and-Whites cause for optimism.

Three visits, three different results

CD Estepona once again turns its attention to Lebrija to face Atlético Antoniano, an opponent with whom it has built a unique and relatively recent history. The two teams first faced off in official competition during the 2023–24 season. Since then, their matchups have featured closely contested games, tight scores, and back-and-forth action.

The previous matches in Lebrija reflect absolute parity. Three games, one win for each team, and one draw. The goal tally is also even, with three goals for each side.

The Three Previous Matches in Lebrija

• 2023/24 Season
Atlético Antoniano 0-0 CD Estepona
Played on April 21, 2024.

The first match in this series ended scoreless. This draw marked the beginning of the head-to-head history between the two teams in Lebrija.

• 2024/25 Season
Atlético Antoniano 2-1 CD Estepona
Played on November 24, 2024.

On their next visit, the Estepona team was unable to return with a positive result. The Lebrija side won the match by the narrowest of margins, securing their first home victory against CD Estepona in this series.

• 2025/26 Season
Atlético Antoniano 1-2 CD Estepona
Played on February 15, 2026.

The most recent matchup in Lebrija went in favor of the red-and-whites. CD Estepona secured a well-deserved 1-2 victory, thanks to a brace by Ariel Herrero, whose goals came in the 24th and 45th minutes. This win allowed the Málaga-based team to even the score in terms of victories on Sevillian soil.

The Head-to-Head Record, by the Numbers

• 3 matches played in Lebrija
• 1 win for CD Estepona | 33.3%
• 1 draw | 33.3%
• 1 loss for CD Estepona | 33.3%

• Goals by CD Estepona | 3
• Goals by Atlético Antoniano | 3

• CD Estepona has not lost in 66.7% of its visits to Lebrija.

The numbers speak for themselves. Neither team has managed to establish dominance at this venue. CD Estepona has won once, drawn once, and lost once. Furthermore, both teams have exactly the same goal differential, yet another sign of the parity that has characterized these matchups.

A Head-to-Head with No Historical Precedent

The history of this rivalry has a unique feature: there is no record of any official matches between the now-defunct CD Estepona and CD Lebrija during the period from 1988 to 1994. Therefore, the only documented matches against the current Club Atlético Antoniano date back to these last three seasons in Segunda RFEF.

The two clubs’ paths took them through different divisions and groups. While the historic CD Estepona competed in regional leagues in Málaga—the Third Division and, later, the Second Division B—the Lebrija team spent much of its time in the Seville regional leagues.

The Most Recent Match Fills CD Estepona with Optimism

Ahead of another visit to Lebrija, the Estepona team can draw on the memory of its last victory. The 1-2 victory in February 2026 proved that they are capable of taking all three points from a difficult away field—one where they had previously recorded a draw and a loss.

The challenge will be to compete with the same determination once again to try to tip the scales in a head-to-head record that remains even. Atlético Antoniano will look to put on a strong showing in front of their home crowd, although this isn’t the best moment for the home team, having earned only 3 points so far this season. This situation cost their coach, Antonio Calle, his job; he has been replaced by Lolo Ortiz with the goal of turning the team’s difficult run around.

Meanwhile, Manolo Sánchez’s players will have the opportunity to string together another positive result. The coach and a good portion of last season’s squad already know what it’s like to win in Lebrija. This precedent inspires optimism and fuels the hope that CD Estepona can win again in Lebrija and tip the head-to-head record in their favor.

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