League 2 – Group C
2026 Season – Round 21 Recap (of 46)
We’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 46-round season, and Group C is delivering one of the tightest promotion races across League 2.
🔝 Automatic Promotion Battle
Top of the table after 21 matches is Cruzeiro with 45 points. Their powerful attack (81 goals scored — the highest in the group) has been key to maintaining first place and the automatic promotion spot to the World Premier League.
Just behind them sits Real Salt Lake, also on 45 points, but trailing on goal difference. The race for first is razor-thin.
In third place, Vélez Sarsfield remain firmly in contention with 42 points, keeping the pressure on the top two.
🎯 Playoff Zone (2nd–9th)
Currently occupying playoff positions:
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2️⃣ Real Salt Lake – 45 pts
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3️⃣ Vélez Sarsfield – 42 pts
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4️⃣ Bayer 04 Leverkusen – 37 pts
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5️⃣ Limón F.C. – 37 pts
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6️⃣ Twente – 36 pts
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7️⃣ Everton F.C. – 36 pts
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8️⃣ Toluca – 35 pts
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9️⃣ Santos FC – 34 pts
The margin between 4th and 9th is just three points — meaning a single win or loss could completely reshuffle the playoff picture next round.
🏆 Cup Qualification Spots
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🔟 Tigre – 34 pts (Friendly Cup qualification)
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1️⃣1️⃣ Tottenham Hotspur – 33 pts (King’s Cup spot)
Both remain within striking distance of the playoff line, making the battle around 8th–12th extremely competitive.
⚠️ Relegation Watch
The bottom of the table is beginning to separate:
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23rd: Red Bull Bragantino – 13 pts
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24th: CD Numancia – 11 pts
Both clubs are currently in the relegation zone and would drop to League III if the season ended today. With 25 matches still to play, survival is possible — but the gap is widening.
📊 Mid-Season Snapshot
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Top two level on points — goal difference separating automatic promotion.
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4th through 11th separated by only 4 points.
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Highest-scoring side: Cruzeiro (81 goals in 21 matches).
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Relegation battle tightening, but bottom two already under heavy pressure.
At the halfway stage, Group C looks set for a dramatic second half of the campaign. With 25 rounds remaining, consistency will be everything.
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