Challenge League 2026/2027
SwitzerlandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Challenge League
This page gathers the statistics for Challenge League, a football league in Switzerland. The 2026/2027 campaign brings together 10 teams — Stade Lausanne-Ouchy top the table on 11 points. Fans see 2.90 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 60% of games. The schedule covers matches from 24 July 2026 to 19 December 2026.
Challenge League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 30 Challenge League matches have been completed. Stade Lausanne-Ouchy leads the table with 11 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.90. BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 57%. Clean-sheet matches: 40%.
Result split
Home wins: 40%. Draws: 30%. Away wins: 30%.
Team rankings
Winterthur has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.00. Both teams scored in 83% of Yverdon Sport's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stade Lausanne-Ouchy | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | +5 | 11 | 2.20 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Kriens | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:5 | +4 | 9 | 1.80 | WLWWD |
| 3 |  Yverdon Sport | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | +3 | 9 | 1.80 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Neuchâtel Xamax | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:7 | +1 | 9 | 1.80 | WWLLL |
| 5 |  Winterthur | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | +5 | 8 | 1.60 | LWWDD |
| 6 |  Étoile Carouge | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 8 | 1.60 | DLDWL |
| 7 |  Aarau | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | -2 | 8 | 1.33 | DWLWD |
| 8 |  Wil | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:16 | -7 | 5 | 0.83 | LLLDD |
| 9 |  Rapperswil-Jona | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 3 | 0.60 | WLLLD |
| 10 |  Stade Nyonnais | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:9 | -7 | 1 | 0.20 | LLDLD |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 30 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
- 1Winterthur2.00
- 2Stade Lausanne-Ouchy1.83
- 3Yverdon Sport1.67
- 4Kriens1.67
- 5Wil1.50
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Stade Lausanne-Ouchy0.50
- 2Yverdon Sport1.00
- 3Étoile Carouge1.00
- 4Kriens1.00
- 5Winterthur1.17
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Yverdon Sport83%
- 2Neuchâtel Xamax83%
- 3Aarau83%
- 4Wil67%
- 5Rapperswil-Jona67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Neuchâtel Xamax83%
- 2Aarau83%
- 3Wil67%
- 4Stade Nyonnais67%
- 5Yverdon Sport50%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Étoile Carouge5.3
- 2Kriens5.3
- 3Rapperswil-Jona5.3
- 4Yverdon Sport5.2
- 5Winterthur5.2
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Challenge League sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Keasse Paul Henri Bah8.10
- 2Badara Diomandé7.35
- 3Hélios Sessolo7.35
- 4Vegard Kongsro7.30
- 5Nicola Sutter7.28
- 6Kastrijot Ndau7.23
- 7Malko Sartoretti7.23
- 8Luca Zuffi7.21
Most minutes
- 1Serge Muller360
- 2Daniel Afriyie Barnieh360
- 3Gentrit Muslija360
- 4Eris Abedini360
- 5Léo Seydoux360
- 6Ibrahima Keita360
- 7Modibo Camara360
- 8Lorik Emini360
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 | Étoile Carouge | 6 | 1.89 | 1.27 | +0.62 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| 2 | Stade Lausanne-Ouchy | 6 | 1.89 | 1.28 | +0.61 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| 3 | Aarau | 6 | 1.62 | 1.39 | +0.23 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 4 | Winterthur | 6 | 1.78 | 1.56 | +0.22 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 5 | Kriens | 6 | 1.72 | 1.70 | +0.02 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| 6 | Yverdon Sport | 6 | 1.42 | 1.48 | -0.06 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 7 | Rapperswil-Jona | 6 | 1.64 | 1.89 | -0.25 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| 8 | Wil | 6 | 1.49 | 1.78 | -0.30 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| 9 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 6 | 1.41 | 1.74 | -0.33 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| 10 | Stade Nyonnais | 6 | 1.10 | 1.88 | -0.77 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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 7
FAQ
How many teams play in Challenge League?
The 2026/2027 season of Challenge League includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Challenge League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Challenge League season runs from 24 July 2026 to 19 December 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Challenge League season have?
The 2026/2027 Challenge League season spans 18 matchweeks.
Who leads the Challenge League table?
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy leads Challenge League with 11 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Challenge League?
Winterthur has the strongest attack in Challenge League, scoring 2.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Challenge League?
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy concedes the fewest goals in Challenge League, 0.50 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Challenge League?
Challenge League averages 2.90 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Challenge League?
Over 2.5 lands in 57% of Challenge League matches.
How often do both teams score in Challenge League?
BTTS lands in 60% of Challenge League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Challenge League?
Home teams win 40% of matches in Challenge League.
Who is the top scorer in Challenge League?
Keasse Paul Henri Bah leads the recorded scoring table in Challenge League for 2026/2027 with 4 goals.