League II 2026 Group B Round 12 Recap

League 2 – Group B

2026 Season • Round 12 Recap (of 46)

With 12 rounds completed and 34 still to go, League 2 Group B is already delivering a fierce fight at both ends of the table.

🔝 Automatic Promotion Spot

Atalanta BC (ITA) lead the group with 28 points, putting themselves in pole position for automatic promotion to the World Premier League. Their attacking output and consistency have set the early benchmark in Group B.

🔥 Playoff Places (2nd–9th)

The race for the playoffs is stacked with big names and tight margins:

• Hannover 96 (GER) stay right on the leader’s heels in 2nd.

• Inter (ITA) and FC Schalke 04 (GER) follow closely, both firmly inside playoff territory.

• Vasco da Gama (BRA), Busan IPark (KOR), ACF Fiorentina (ITA), Real Betis (ESP), and Arminia Bielefeld (GER) currently complete the top nine.

Just a few points separate several of these sides, meaning the playoff line could shift dramatically from one round to the next.

⚠️ Cup Qualification Zone

• Lille OSC (FRA) sit in 10th, which would earn a spot in the Friendly Cup if the season ended now.

• Atlético Mineiro (BRA) hold 11th, qualifying for the King’s Cup.

Both clubs remain well within striking distance of the playoff positions.

🚨 Relegation Watch

The bottom of the table is already tense:

• Blackburn Rovers (UK) and Cagliari Calcio (ITA) occupy the final two positions and would be relegated to League III under the current standings.

With such a long season ahead, there’s still time for a late surge—but the pressure is already building.

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⏳ Season Context

• 1st place → Promotion to World Premier League

• 2nd–9th → Playoffs

• 10th → Friendly Cup

• 11th → King’s Cup

• 23rd–24th → Relegation to League III

Only 12 of 46 rounds are in the books, and Group B is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions this season.