League II 2026 Group B Round 6 Recap

League 2 Group B – Round 6 Recap (2026 Season)

Six rounds into the long 46-round campaign, Group B is already delivering drama at both ends of the table, with a fierce promotion battle and an early relegation scrap taking shape.

🔝 Automatic Promotion Spot

• FC Schalke 04 (GER) lead the group with 14 points, claiming the automatic promotion place to the World Premier League for now. Their strong attack and solid home form have set the early pace.

• Just behind them, Vasco da Gama (BRA) and Hannover 96 (GER) are level on 14 points, keeping the race for first extremely tight.

🎯 Playoff Zone (2nd–9th)

• Positions 2 through 9 are separated by only a few points, making this one of the most competitive sections of League 2.

• Atalanta BC (ITA) and Inter (ITA) remain steady contenders, showing consistent form across home and away matches.

• Lille OSC (FRA) continue to impress, while Real Betis (SPA), Deportivo FAS (GUA), and Atlético Mineiro (BRA) currently complete the playoff places.

• Any slip-up could see teams tumble out of the top nine, with challengers waiting just outside.

⚔️ Cup Qualification Places

• Busan I’Park (FC SK) sit in 10th, which would earn them qualification for the Friendly Cup if the season ended today.

• FK Ča (BRA) hold 11th place, securing a King’s Cup berth, but the margin for error is slim.

🚨 Relegation Zone

• At the bottom of the table, FC Porto (POR) and Philadelphia Ukrainian occupy the final two spots and would be relegated to League III.

• Several teams just above them are also struggling, meaning the relegation fight could quickly intensify as the season progresses.

📊 Season Outlook

With 40 rounds still to play, nothing is settled in League 2 Group B. The promotion battle is razor-thin, the playoff race is packed, and the relegation zone remains volatile—setting the stage for a long, unpredictable season ahead.