League II 2026 Group D Round 6 Recap

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

With six rounds completed in the 46-round campaign, Group D is already producing a tightly contested promotion race and a congested battle for playoff positions.

🔝 Automatic Promotion Spot

• El Nacional (ECU) lead the group with 15 points, placing themselves in the automatic promotion spot to the World Premier League. Their strong early form and consistency at both home and away grounds have given them a narrow advantage at the top.

• Corinthians (BRA) sit just one point behind on 14 points, keeping the promotion race firmly alive.

🎯 Playoff Places (2nd–9th)

• FC Nantes (FRA) and Guayaquil City (ECU) remain strong playoff contenders, staying close to the top two.

• Unión La Calera (CHI) and Aston Villa (UK) continue to show solid form and are well-positioned inside the playoff zone.

• Club Destroyers (BOL), Alto Perú (URU), and Real Sociedad (SPA) currently complete the top nine, though the margins are extremely slim and positions could shift quickly.

⚔️ Cup Qualification Positions

• Bolton Wanderers (UK) are in 10th place, which would see them qualify for the Friendly Cup if the season ended now.

• Banfield (ARG) occupy 11th, earning a provisional place in the King’s Cup, but remain within touching distance of the playoff line.

🚨 Relegation Zone

• At the bottom of the table, Bella Vista (URU) and AS Mónaco (FRA) sit in the final two positions and would be relegated to League III under the current standings.

• Several clubs just above them are struggling for consistency, suggesting the relegation battle could intensify rapidly in the coming rounds.

📊 Season Outlook

With 40 rounds still to play, League 2 Group D remains wide open. Promotion is undecided, the playoff race is packed with contenders, and the relegation fight is only just beginning—setting up a long and dramatic season ahead.