Second League 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
BulgariaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Second League
This page covers the Second League season in Bulgaria. The 2026/2027 field includes 18 teams, and Vihren Sandanski sits atop the standings with 24 points. The schedule runs from July 24, 2026 through May 29, 2027. Teams combine for 2.67 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 45% of games.
Second League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
98 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Second League season. Vihren Sandanski leads the standings with 24 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games. 47% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 55% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 53% of games. 22% end in a draw. Road teams win 24% of games.
Team leaders
Vihren Sandanski has the league's highest scoring average at 2.27 goals per game. Both teams scored in 82% of Hebar 1918's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vihren Sandanski | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 25:11 | +14 | 24 | 2.18 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  CSKA Sofia II | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23:9 | +14 | 23 | 2.09 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Fratria | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 17:8 | +9 | 22 | 2.00 | DDDWW |
| 4 |  Chernomorets 1919 Burgas | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:8 | +10 | 21 | 1.91 | WDWWW |
| 5 |  Rilski Sportist | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14:10 | +4 | 18 | 1.64 | WLWWW |
| 6 |  Beroe | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16:12 | +4 | 18 | 1.64 | DDWLW |
| 7 |  Nesebar | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | +3 | 17 | 1.54 | LWDWL |
| 8 |  Yantra 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12:11 | +1 | 16 | 1.46 | WWLLL |
| 9 |  Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 16 | 1.46 | WDDWD |
| 10 |  Hebar 1918 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 24:19 | +5 | 14 | 1.27 | DLWWL |
| 11 |  Marek | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:12 | -1 | 14 | 1.27 | WLWLD |
| 12 |  Etar | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:19 | -2 | 14 | 1.40 | DLWLL |
| 13 |  Spartak Pleven | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11:22 | -11 | 13 | 1.18 | LWLWL |
| 14 |  Ludogorets II | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:10 | -1 | 12 | 1.20 | DLWDL |
| 15 |  Montana | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13:23 | -10 | 11 | 1.00 | DLLLL |
| 16 |  Sportist Svoge | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7:10 | -3 | 10 | 0.91 | LDLWL |
| 17 |  Dobrudzha 1919 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:18 | -6 | 9 | 0.82 | LDLLW |
| 18 |  OFK Pirin | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4:33 | -29 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 98 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Vihren Sandanski2.27
- 2Hebar 19182.18
- 3CSKA Sofia II2.09
- 4Nesebar1.82
- 5Etar1.70
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Fratria0.73
- 2Chernomorets 1919 Burgas0.73
- 3CSKA Sofia II0.82
- 4Rilski Sportist0.91
- 5Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa0.91
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Hebar 191882%
- 2Etar80%
- 3Vihren Sandanski64%
- 4Rilski Sportist55%
- 5Nesebar55%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1OFK Pirin73%
- 2Hebar 191873%
- 3Montana73%
- 4Etar70%
- 5Spartak Pleven64%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Hebar 19186.6
- 2Vihren Sandanski6.5
- 3Yantra 20196.0
- 4Etar5.9
- 5Rilski Sportist5.5
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Second League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is close to average.
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vihren Sandanski | 11 | 1.68 | 1.17 | +0.51 | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| 2 | Hebar 1918 | 11 | 1.60 | 1.32 | +0.28 | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia II | 11 | 1.50 | 1.27 | +0.22 | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| 4 | Etar | 10 | 1.84 | 1.55 | +0.30 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 5 | Beroe | 11 | 1.40 | 1.24 | +0.16 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| 6 | Fratria | 10 | 1.45 | 1.20 | +0.25 | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| 7 | Yantra 2019 | 10 | 1.43 | 1.34 | +0.10 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 8 | Chernomorets 1919 Burgas | 10 | 1.27 | 1.18 | +0.09 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| 9 | Marek | 11 | 1.26 | 1.28 | -0.02 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| 10 | Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa | 11 | 1.17 | 1.21 | -0.04 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| 11 | Rilski Sportist | 10 | 1.56 | 1.50 | +0.05 | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| 12 | Sportist Svoge | 11 | 1.10 | 1.27 | -0.17 | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| 13 | Montana | 11 | 1.34 | 1.61 | -0.26 | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| 14 | Nesebar | 9 | 1.54 | 1.33 | +0.21 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 15 | Dobrudzha 1919 | 11 | 1.19 | 1.51 | -0.32 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| 16 | Spartak Pleven | 11 | 1.26 | 1.61 | -0.35 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 17 | Ludogorets II | 10 | 1.05 | 1.30 | -0.26 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 18 | OFK Pirin | 9 | 0.90 | 1.68 | -0.78 | 8 | 0 | -8 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 11
FAQ
How many teams play in Second League?
Second League has 18 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Second League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Second League schedule runs from July 24, 2026 through May 29, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Second League season?
The 2026/2027 Second League schedule covers 34 rounds.
Who leads the Second League standings?
Vihren Sandanski leads Second League with 24 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Second League?
Vihren Sandanski has the league's highest scoring average at 2.27 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Second League?
Fratria allows the fewest goals in Second League, at 0.73 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Second League?
Second League games average 2.67 goals.
How often do Second League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
47% of Second League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Second League?
Both teams score in 45% of Second League games.
How often do home teams win in Second League?
Home teams win 53% of Second League games.
What does xG show in Second League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Second League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.