Round 15 of League III Season 2026 brought another exciting set of results in Group B, with 48 goals across 13 matches. The round featured several dramatic encounters, including a thrilling 4–4 draw, multiple upsets, and an important victory for the league leaders.
With 50 rounds in the season, Round 15 leaves 35 rounds remaining. The promotion race is still wide open, with every team having plenty of time to improve its position.
🏆 Group B Qualification Rules
- 🥇 1st: Automatic promotion to League II
- 🥈–9️⃣ 2nd–9th: Promotion play-offs for the second promotion spot
- 🔟 10th: Friendly Cup
- 1️⃣1️⃣–1️⃣2️⃣ 11th–12th: King's Cup
- 🚫 No relegation from League III
⚽ Round 15 Results
RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 FC Gloria Buzău
RC Celta de Vigo secured a narrow 3–2 victory over Gloria Buzău.
Celta entered the round in 3rd place, making this an important result for their promotion ambitions. After suffering a shock defeat to Slobozia in Round 14, Celta responded immediately with three points.
Gloria, who started 23rd, put up a strong fight but couldn't complete another upset.
Result: Celta de Vigo 3–2 Gloria Buzău
Rayo Vallecano 4–1 AFC Unirea Slobozia
Rayo Vallecano bounced back impressively with a 4–1 victory over Slobozia.
Rayo started the round in 8th, putting them inside the promotion play-off positions. After Slobozia shocked Celta in the previous round, Rayo made sure there would be no repeat upset.
The victory strengthens Rayo's position among the top-nine contenders.
Result: Rayo Vallecano 4–1 Slobozia
Villarreal CF 2–1 FC Dinamo București
Villarreal earned a valuable 2–1 victory over Dinamo București.
Villarreal began the round in 5th, while Dinamo were 7th. This was therefore an important meeting between teams competing in the upper portion of Group B.
Villarreal's victory gives them three valuable points in the promotion race.
Result: Villarreal 2–1 Dinamo București
S.L. Benfica 4–4 Hidroivare
The match of the round was undoubtedly the spectacular 4–4 draw between Benfica and Hidroivare.
Eight goals were scored in a thrilling contest, with neither side able to find the decisive winner.
Benfica entered the match in 4th, while Hidroivare were 6th, meaning both teams were fighting in the promotion play-off area. While a point keeps both teams moving, both will probably feel they missed the chance to collect three points.
Result: Benfica 4–4 Hidroivare
FC Horsens 2–3 FC Daugavpils
Daugavpils produced an impressive 3–2 away victory over Horsens.
Horsens started the round in 26th, while Daugavpils were 7th. The result gives Daugavpils another important three points in their attempt to remain among the promotion contenders.
For Horsens, it was a frustrating home defeat against a much higher-ranked opponent.
Result: Horsens 2–3 Daugavpils
Rēzeknes FA/BJSS 3–2 FC Helsingør
Rēzeknes FA/BJSS defeated Helsingør 3–2 in a closely fought encounter.
Rēzeknes entered the round in 21st, while Helsingør were 24th. Both teams were looking to climb from the lower section, and Rēzeknes ultimately came away with the three points.
Result: Rēzeknes 3–2 Helsingør
SK Super Nova 2–1 KAA Gent
SK Super Nova secured a 2–1 victory over KAA Gent.
Super Nova began the round in 17th, while Gent were at the bottom of the table in 26th. The result gives Super Nova some much-needed momentum.
Gent, meanwhile, continue to search for consistency, although there is no relegation threat hanging over them.
Result: Super Nova 2–1 Gent
Royal Antwerp FC 3–3 Royal Charleroi S.C.
Royal Antwerp and Charleroi played out a 3–3 draw.
Antwerp entered the round in 25th, while Charleroi were 15th. Despite the difference in their positions, Antwerp managed to take a point from the encounter.
Six goals made this another entertaining match, although Charleroi will likely consider the result an opportunity missed against a lower-ranked opponent.
Result: Antwerp 3–3 Charleroi
Violette Athletic Club 2–2 Monaco FC
Violette Athletic Club and Monaco FC shared the points after a 2–2 draw.
Monaco started the round in 10th, sitting immediately outside the promotion play-off places. Violette were 1st, making this a major clash involving the team at the top of the table.
Monaco's point is valuable against the league leaders, but Violette will undoubtedly be disappointed not to collect all three points at home.
Result: Violette 2–2 Monaco
Canadian (URU) 2–2 Águilas Doradas
Canadian and Águilas Doradas finished level at 2–2.
Canadian entered the round in 11th, while Águilas were 20th. The result gives Águilas a valuable point against a team higher in the standings, while Canadian miss an opportunity to strengthen their position near the King's Cup/play-off boundary.
Result: Canadian 2–2 Águilas Doradas
Once Caldas 3–2 Deportes Concepción
League leaders Once Caldas continued their excellent campaign with a 3–2 victory over Deportes Concepción.
Once Caldas began the round in 1st place, while Concepción were 9th and therefore inside the promotion play-off zone.
This was a particularly important victory for the leaders. Concepción pushed them all the way, but Once Caldas held on to secure another three points.
Result: Once Caldas 3–2 Deportes Concepción
Cúcuta Deportivo 1–3 Internacional de Bogotá
Internacional de Bogotá produced an impressive 3–1 away victory over Cúcuta Deportivo.
Cúcuta started the round in 16th, while Internacional were 18th. Despite both teams being outside the immediate promotion picture, Internacional's victory gives them an opportunity to begin moving upward.
Result: Cúcuta Deportivo 1–3 Internacional de Bogotá
Independiente Medellín 2–3 Africa Sports FC
Africa Sports FC completed the round with a valuable 3–2 victory over Independiente Medellín.
Medellín entered the match in 18th, while Africa Sports were 14th. The three points could prove important for Africa Sports as they attempt to climb toward the Friendly Cup and promotion play-off positions.
Result: Independiente Medellín 2–3 Africa Sports
🔥 Once Caldas Stay on Top
The most important result at the summit was Once Caldas' 3–2 victory over 9th-place Deportes Concepción.
Once Caldas entered the round as the league leaders and successfully defended their position. Their victory is particularly impressive because Concepción were themselves inside the play-off zone.
Meanwhile, Violette Athletic Club, who began the round in 1st according to the match listing, could only draw 2–2 with Monaco.
The results demonstrate just how tight the battle at the top of Group B is becoming.
📈 Play-Off Race
The battle for 2nd through 9th remains extremely competitive.
Several contenders picked up important points:
- Celta de Vigo – 3–2 win
- Rayo Vallecano – 4–1 win
- Villarreal – 2–1 win
- Daugavpils – 3–2 win
- Benfica – 4–4 draw
- Hidroivare – 4–4 draw
- Deportes Concepción – 3–2 defeat
The biggest winner may be Rayo Vallecano, who strengthened their position with a convincing four-goal performance. Villarreal also took three points in an important upper-table battle.
For teams just outside the play-off zone, the message is clear: there is still plenty of opportunity to make a move.
🏆 Friendly Cup & King's Cup Battle
The middle of the standings remains extremely congested.
Monaco FC, who started the round in 10th, earned a valuable 2–2 draw against the league leaders. A result like that could prove important as they fight to stay within reach of the play-off positions.
Canadian, beginning 11th, also drew, while Africa Sports FC took three points and could potentially move toward the upper half.
With only a handful of points separating many of these teams, the 10th-place Friendly Cup position and 11th–12th King's Cup positions could change hands frequently over the coming rounds.
📊 Qualification Structure
| Position | Destination |
|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Automatic promotion to League II |
| 🥈–9️⃣ 2nd–9th | Promotion play-offs |
| 🔟 10th | Friendly Cup |
| 1️⃣1️⃣–1️⃣2️⃣ 11th–12th | King's Cup |
| 13th–26th | Remain in League III |
| ⬇️ Bottom positions | No relegation |
⭐ Round 15 Highlights
- 👑 Once Caldas defeated 9th-place Deportes Concepción 3–2 to maintain their promotion push.
- ⚽ Benfica 4–4 Hidroivare produced the round's highest-scoring match.
- 💪 Rayo Vallecano crushed Slobozia 4–1 and strengthened their play-off position.
- 🔥 Celta de Vigo bounced back from their Round 14 upset with a 3–2 victory.
- 📈 Villarreal defeated Dinamo București 2–1 in an important upper-table clash.
- 💥 Daugavpils won 3–2 away at Horsens despite starting the round much higher in the standings.
- 🤝 Violette and Monaco drew 2–2, with Monaco earning a point against a leading contender.
- 🎯 Africa Sports defeated Independiente Medellín 3–2 to keep their climb alive.
- ⚡ Internacional de Bogotá won 3–1 away at Cúcuta Deportivo.
- 🥅 48 goals were scored across the 13 matches, making Round 15 one of the most entertaining rounds yet.
⏳ 35 Rounds Remaining
After 15 of 50 rounds, Group B is still wide open. Once Caldas remain at the forefront of the promotion battle, but the gap between the leading teams is anything but comfortable.
The promotion play-off positions are also fiercely contested, while teams in the middle of the table are beginning to show that they can challenge the established contenders.
With 35 rounds still to play, there is plenty of football left—and Group B's promotion race is only getting started.
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