League 2 – Group C
2026 Season | Round 2 Recap
Two rounds into the 2026 League 2 season, Group C is already delivering strong performances at both ends of the table. While it’s still extremely early in a 46-round campaign, early contenders are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.
🔝 Automatic Promotion Spot
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) are the early pace-setters, opening the season with two straight wins to collect 6 points and a commanding goal difference. Their perfect start places them in 1st place, which currently secures automatic promotion to the World Premier League.
🎯 Playoff Positions (2nd–9th)
Close behind are Cruzeiro (BRA) and Vélez Sarsfield (ARG), both also unbeaten and firmly in the playoff mix. They are joined by Braga (POR), Santos (BRA), CD Numancia (SPA), Toluca (MEX), Tigre (ARG), and Forge FC Hamilton (CND), all occupying positions that would lead to the promotion playoffs if the season ended now.
With goal difference already playing a role, the battle for these spots is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in League 2.
⚠️ On the Cut Line
Istres (FRA) currently sit in 10th place, which would earn a berth in the Friendly Cup, while General Díaz (PAR) in 11th are positioned for the King’s Cup. Both teams remain within touching distance of the playoff zone and will be targeting quick upward movement.
🔻 Relegation Danger
At the bottom, Vitesse (NEATH) and Philadelphia Union (USA) occupy the final two positions and are currently set for relegation to League III. Early defensive struggles have cost them points, but with 44 matches still to play, recovery is far from impossible.
🏁 What’s Next
With just 2 of 46 rounds completed, Group C is still wide open. Early leaders will aim to build separation, while teams near the bottom must stabilize quickly to avoid being drawn into a prolonged relegation fight.
Round 3 should bring more clarity—and likely more movement—across the table.
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