First League 2025/2026
BulgariaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: First League
First League is a football league from Bulgaria that we track match by match. 16 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Levski Sofia lead the table with 70 points. The campaign runs from 18 July 2025 to 29 May 2026. The average is 2.30 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 43% of matches.
First League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 293 First League matches have been completed. Levski Sofia leads the table with 70 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.30. BTTS: 43%. Over 2.5: 43%. Clean-sheet matches: 57%.
Result split
Home wins: 42%. Draws: 28%. Away wins: 30%.
Team rankings
Levski Sofia has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.97. Both teams scored in 57% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Levski Sofia | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 64:22 | +42 | 70 | 2.33 | WLDWD |
| 2 |  Ludogorets | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 57:20 | +37 | 60 | 2.00 | WDLWD |
| 3 |  CSKA 1948 Sofia | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 50:31 | +19 | 59 | 1.97 | LLDWD |
| 4 |  CSKA Sofia | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 43:23 | +20 | 56 | 1.87 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 30:33 | -3 | 46 | 1.53 | WLLWD |
| 6 |  Cherno More | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 33:26 | +7 | 44 | 1.47 | DWWLL |
| 7 |  Arda | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 33:27 | +6 | 44 | 1.47 | DLWWW |
| 8 |  Botev Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40:37 | +3 | 40 | 1.33 | LLLWL |
| 9 |  Slavia Sofia | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:33 | +3 | 39 | 1.30 | WLLLW |
| 10 |  Botev Vratsa | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 24:26 | -2 | 38 | 1.27 | DDWWW |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 40:39 | +1 | 37 | 1.23 | DDDWL |
| 12 |  Spartak Varna | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 25:50 | -25 | 27 | 0.90 | DWLWW |
| 13 |  Dobrudzha 1919 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23:43 | -20 | 26 | 0.87 | DLWLD |
| 14 |  Septemvri Sofia | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 25:58 | -33 | 26 | 0.87 | LDWWD |
| 15 |  Beroe | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 19:44 | -25 | 23 | 0.77 | DWDLL |
| 16 |  Montana | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 15:45 | -30 | 17 | 0.57 | DDLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 293 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
- 1Levski Sofia1.97
- 2Ludogorets1.65
- 3CSKA 1948 Sofia1.50
- 4Lokomotiv Sofia 19291.38
- 5Botev Plovdiv1.36
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Ludogorets0.68
- 2Levski Sofia0.69
- 3CSKA Sofia0.83
- 4Botev Vratsa0.86
- 5Arda0.94
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Lokomotiv Sofia 192957%
- 2Spartak Varna54%
- 3Botev Plovdiv50%
- 4Septemvri Sofia49%
- 5Slavia Sofia46%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Botev Plovdiv58%
- 2Levski Sofia53%
- 3Lokomotiv Sofia 192951%
- 4CSKA 1948 Sofia50%
- 5Spartak Varna49%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
- 1Ludogorets20
- 2Cherno More18
- 3Botev Vratsa16
- 4Arda15
- 5Levski Sofia15
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Ludogorets7.1
- 2Levski Sofia6.1
- 3CSKA Sofia5.8
- 4CSKA 1948 Sofia5.2
- 5Lokomotiv Sofia 19295.2
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 | Ludogorets | 37 | 1.99 | 1.05 | +0.94 | 72 | 68 | -4 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 36 | 1.93 | 0.97 | +0.96 | 71 | 81 | +10 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 36 | 1.93 | 1.12 | +0.81 | 67 | 63 | -4 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 Sofia | 36 | 1.46 | 1.31 | +0.15 | 53 | 67 | +14 |
| 5 | Arda | 36 | 1.42 | 1.28 | +0.14 | 53 | 54 | +1 |
| 6 | Botev Plovdiv | 36 | 1.61 | 1.49 | +0.13 | 52 | 46 | -6 |
| 7 | Dobrudzha 1919 | 37 | 1.35 | 1.29 | +0.06 | 52 | 31 | -21 |
| 8 | Cherno More | 36 | 1.42 | 1.40 | +0.02 | 50 | 54 | +4 |
| 9 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | 37 | 1.48 | 1.56 | -0.08 | 49 | 47 | -2 |
| 10 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 37 | 1.31 | 1.45 | -0.14 | 49 | 56 | +7 |
| 11 | Botev Vratsa | 37 | 1.24 | 1.44 | -0.20 | 47 | 53 | +6 |
| 12 | Slavia Sofia | 37 | 1.44 | 1.80 | -0.36 | 44 | 46 | +2 |
| 13 | Montana | 37 | 1.15 | 1.58 | -0.43 | 41 | 23 | -18 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 37 | 1.20 | 1.69 | -0.49 | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| 15 | Beroe | 37 | 1.26 | 1.95 | -0.69 | 37 | 34 | -3 |
| 16 | Spartak Varna | 37 | 1.17 | 1.93 | -0.76 | 36 | 37 | +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
Conference League Play-offs - Final
FAQ
How many teams play in First League?
The 2025/2026 season of First League includes 16 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 First League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 First League season runs from 18 July 2025 to 29 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the First League season have?
The 2025/2026 First League season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the First League table?
Levski Sofia leads First League with 70 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First League?
Levski Sofia has the strongest attack in First League, scoring 1.97 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First League?
Ludogorets concedes the fewest goals in First League, 0.68 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First League?
First League averages 2.30 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First League?
Over 2.5 lands in 43% of First League matches.
How often do both teams score in First League?
BTTS lands in 43% of First League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First League?
Home teams win 42% of matches in First League.