🏆 League 2 – Group C
2026 Season | Round 9 Recap (of 46 Rounds)
With nine rounds completed in a 46-round marathon, Group C is already shaping into one of the most competitive divisions in League 2. Promotion, playoffs, and relegation battles are clearly forming.
🔝 Automatic Promotion Spot
1st place → World Premier League
🥇 Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) – 23 pts
Vélez Sarsfield lead Group C after Round 9, combining strong attacking output with consistent results. They currently hold the all-important automatic promotion position, but challengers are close behind.
🎯 Playoff Positions (2nd–9th)
Teams finishing 2nd through 9th qualify for the playoffs, and the fight is extremely tight.
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2. Cruzeiro (BRA) – 19 pts
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3. FC Toulouse (FRA) – 17 pts
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4. Limón FC (CTR) – 17 pts
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5. Braga (POR) – 15 pts
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6. Everton (UK) – 14 pts
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7. CSKA Moscow (RUS) – 14 pts
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8. Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) – 13 pts
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9. Toluca (MEX) – 13 pts
Only six points separate 3rd from 9th, meaning the playoff places remain wide open with plenty of movement expected.
🏟️ Cup Qualification Spots
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10th – Friendly Cup: AJ Auxerre (FRA) – 13 pts
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11th – King’s Cup: Tigre (ARG) – 12 pts
Both clubs sit just outside the playoff zone and remain in close contention.
⚠️ Mid-Table Battle
From 12th to 21st, teams are packed tightly together. A good run could spark a playoff charge, while poor form risks dropping into the relegation discussion.
🔻 Relegation Zone
Bottom two → League III
🚨 22. CF Montreal (USA) – 7 pts
🚨 23. CD Numancia (SPA) – 6 pts
These two clubs currently occupy the relegation places and will need a significant turnaround to avoid the drop as the season progresses.
📊 Round 9 Summary
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Vélez Sarsfield set the early pace at the top
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The playoff race (2nd–9th) is extremely congested
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Auxerre and Tigre hover just outside playoff qualification
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CF Montreal and Numancia face early relegation danger
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With 37 rounds still to play, momentum will be crucial
Group C is finely balanced, and Round 9 has only scratched the surface of what promises to be a dramatic season.
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