First League 2026/2027
BulgariaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: First League
First League is a football league from Bulgaria that we track match by match. 14 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Levski Sofia lead the table with 28 points. The campaign runs from 17 July 2026 to 17 April 2027. The average is 2.70 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 55% of matches.
First League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 76 First League matches have been completed. Levski Sofia leads the table with 28 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.70. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 51%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 43%. Draws: 24%. Away wins: 33%.
Team rankings
CSKA Sofia has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.45. Both teams scored in 82% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Levski Sofia | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23:4 | +19 | 28 | 2.80 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  CSKA Sofia | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 27:9 | +18 | 27 | 2.46 | DWWDW |
| 3 |  Ludogorets | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21:7 | +14 | 26 | 2.60 | DDWWW |
| 4 |  CSKA 1948 Sofia | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21:13 | +8 | 22 | 2.00 | WLWWL |
| 5 |  Botev Plovdiv | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:14 | +3 | 19 | 1.73 | LWWWW |
| 6 |  Arda | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:17 | -2 | 17 | 1.54 | WLLDL |
| 7 |  Spartak Varna | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 13 | 1.18 | DDDLW |
| 8 |  Slavia Sofia | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 11 | 1.00 | LWDLL |
| 9 |  Botev Vratsa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:20 | -11 | 9 | 0.82 | LWDDL |
| 10 |  Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12:19 | -7 | 8 | 0.73 | LDLWD |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6:14 | -8 | 8 | 0.73 | LWLDD |
| 12 |  Dunav 2010 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13:21 | -8 | 8 | 0.73 | DLLDW |
| 13 |  Septemvri Sofia | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10:21 | -11 | 8 | 0.73 | DLLLL |
| 14 |  Cherno More | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11:22 | -11 | 6 | 0.55 | LLDDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 76 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1CSKA Sofia2.45
- 2Levski Sofia2.30
- 3Ludogorets2.10
- 4CSKA 1948 Sofia1.91
- 5Botev Plovdiv1.55
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Levski Sofia0.40
- 2Ludogorets0.70
- 3CSKA Sofia0.82
- 4Slavia Sofia0.82
- 5CSKA 1948 Sofia1.18
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Lokomotiv Sofia 192982%
- 2Dunav 201073%
- 3CSKA 1948 Sofia73%
- 4Cherno More64%
- 5CSKA Sofia64%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Dunav 201073%
- 2CSKA 1948 Sofia73%
- 3Septemvri Sofia64%
- 4CSKA Sofia64%
- 5Levski Sofia60%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1CSKA Sofia6.8
- 2Levski Sofia5.9
- 3Ludogorets5.3
- 4Cherno More4.7
- 5Botev Vratsa4.7
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, First League sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Ioannis Pittas7.32
- 2Sérgio Miguel Lobo Araújo7.30
- 3Facundo Rodríguez7.18
- 4Birsent Karagaren7.16
- 5Fedor Lapoukhov7.05
- 6Akram Bouras7.05
- 7Spas Borislavov Delev7.01
- 8Santiago Leandro Godoy7.01
Most minutes
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 | CSKA Sofia | 11 | 2.20 | 1.20 | +1.00 | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 1.90 | 0.85 | +1.06 | 21 | 28 | +7 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 10 | 1.72 | 0.98 | +0.73 | 19 | 26 | +7 |
| 4 | Botev Plovdiv | 11 | 1.49 | 1.42 | +0.07 | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| 5 | Cherno More | 11 | 1.37 | 1.31 | +0.06 | 16 | 6 | -10 |
| 6 | Septemvri Sofia | 11 | 1.36 | 1.32 | +0.03 | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| 7 | Arda | 11 | 1.37 | 1.36 | +0.01 | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| 8 | CSKA 1948 Sofia | 11 | 1.45 | 1.49 | -0.05 | 15 | 22 | +7 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsa | 11 | 1.35 | 1.45 | -0.10 | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| 10 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 11 | 1.16 | 1.39 | -0.23 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | 11 | 1.39 | 1.72 | -0.33 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| 12 | Slavia Sofia | 11 | 1.02 | 1.51 | -0.49 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 13 | Spartak Varna | 11 | 1.08 | 1.79 | -0.70 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| 14 | Dunav 2010 | 11 | 1.09 | 1.98 | -0.89 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 10
FAQ
How many teams play in First League?
The 2026/2027 season of First League includes 14 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 First League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 First League season runs from 17 July 2026 to 17 April 2027.
How many matchweeks does the First League season have?
The 2026/2027 First League season spans 26 matchweeks.
Who leads the First League table?
Levski Sofia leads First League with 28 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First League?
CSKA Sofia has the strongest attack in First League, scoring 2.45 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First League?
Levski Sofia concedes the fewest goals in First League, 0.40 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First League?
First League averages 2.70 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First League?
Over 2.5 lands in 51% of First League matches.
How often do both teams score in First League?
BTTS lands in 55% of First League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First League?
Home teams win 43% of matches in First League.
Who is the top scorer in First League?
Joël Zwarts leads the recorded scoring table in First League for 2026/2027 with 8 goals.