League 2 – Group B
2026 Season Recap (Round 46 – Final Standings)
After a long 46-round campaign, League 2 Group B has concluded with a strong champion, several tightly contested playoff spots, and a dramatic battle in the middle of the table.
🏆 Automatic Promotion
1st – ACF Fiorentina (ITA) – 90 pts
ACF Fiorentina finish top of Group B and secure automatic promotion to the Premier World League.
Season highlights
- Record: 28W – 6D – 12L
- Goals scored: 135
- Strong home form: 19 wins in 23 home matches
Despite a slightly inconsistent finish, Fiorentina’s powerful attack and early-season dominance ensured they held the top spot to the end.
🎟️ Playoff Teams (2nd–9th)
Eight teams advance to the promotion playoffs, where they will compete for additional promotion places.
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vasco Da Gama (BRA) | 80 |
| 3 | Hannover 96 (GER) | 80 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 (GER) | 79 |
| 5 | Busan I'Park (KOR) | 75 |
| 6 | Charlton (UK) | 73 |
| 7 | Cagliari Calcio (ITA) | 73 |
| 8 | Arminia (GER) | 73 |
| 9 | Atalanta BC (ITA) | 73 |
Playoff Race Notes
- Vasco Da Gama and Hannover 96 finished tied on points, making them two of the strongest contenders.
- Positions 6–9 all finished on 73 points, making this one of the closest playoff races in the league.
- Atalanta BC barely held the final playoff position after a late push.
🏆 Cup Qualification
| Position | Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Real Betis (ESP) | Friendly Cup |
| 11 | FC Ka (BRA) | King's Cup |
Real Betis narrowly missed the playoffs but will still compete in the Friendly Cup, while FC Ka secures a spot in the King’s Cup.
⬇️ Relegation to League III
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Monaco FC (FRA) | 39 |
| 24 | Africa Sports FC (CIV) | 31 |
It was a difficult season for both teams. Africa Sports FC conceded 162 goals, the worst defensive record in the league.
🔥 Promotion Playoff Preview
Projected Quarterfinal Matchups
(2 vs 9, 3 vs 8, 4 vs 7, 5 vs 6)
1️⃣ Vasco Da Gama vs Atalanta BC
2️⃣ Hannover 96 vs Arminia
3️⃣ FC Schalke 04 vs Cagliari Calcio
4️⃣ Busan I'Park vs Charlton
Matchup Analysis
Vasco Da Gama vs Atalanta
Vasco finished the season strongly and has the firepower to challenge anyone. Atalanta barely made the playoffs but remains dangerous offensively.
Edge: Vasco Da Gama
Hannover 96 vs Arminia
A German derby in the playoffs. Hannover showed more consistency across the season, while Arminia sneaked into the playoffs late.
Edge: Hannover 96
Schalke 04 vs Cagliari
This could be one of the most entertaining matchups. Schalke has the stronger goal difference, but Cagliari finished the season in excellent form.
Edge: Slightly Schalke
Busan I'Park vs Charlton
Busan’s strong home performances carried them into the playoffs, while Charlton is one of the league’s hottest teams late in the season.
Edge: Very even matchup
⭐ Promotion Favorites
The teams most likely to challenge for promotion include:
Top contenders
- Vasco Da Gama
- Hannover 96
- FC Schalke 04
Potential dark horses
- Busan I'Park
- Charlton
📊 Season Summary
Promoted to Premier World League
- ACF Fiorentina
Playoff Teams
- Vasco Da Gama
- Hannover 96
- FC Schalke 04
- Busan I'Park
- Charlton
- Cagliari Calcio
- Arminia
- Atalanta BC
Friendly Cup
- Real Betis
King's Cup
- FC Ka
Relegated to League III
- Monaco FC
- Africa Sports FC
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