2025–26 Third Amateur Football League (Bulgaria)
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 Third Amateur Football League season is the 76th of the Bulgarian Third Amateur League. The group is equivalent to the third level of the Bulgarian football pyramid, comprising four divisions based on geographical areas. These divisions are the North-West, North-East, South-East, and South-West. The number of teams in each division varies, similarly to previous seasons.[1]
Team Changes
Promoted from Regional Leagues
Relegated from Second League
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Promoted to Second League Relegated to Regional Leagues
Not returning
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North-East Group
Stadia and Locations
Svetkavitsa 2014
Ustrem
Location of teams in 2025–25 North-East Third League
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksakovo | Aksakovo | Aksakovo Stadium | 320 |
| Benkovski | Isperih | Gradski Stadium | 2,000 |
| Botev | Novi Pazar | Hristo Botev Stadium | 8,000 |
| Chernolomets | Popovo | Stamo Kostov Stadium | 5,000 |
| Cherno More II | Varna | Cherno More Sports Complex | 1,500 |
| Chernomorets | Balchik | Balchik | 2,600 |
| Dorostol | Silistra | Louis Eyer Stadium | 12,000 |
| Fratria II | Benkovski | Staro Oryahovo Stadium | 500 |
| Ludogorets III | Razgrad | Eagles' Nest | 2,000 |
| Olympic | Varna | Lokomotiv Stadium | 2,000 |
| Riltsi | Dobrich | Riltsi Stadium | 650 |
| Septemvri | Tervel | Septemvri Stadium | 700 |
| Spartak II | Varna | Lokomotiv Stadium | 2,000 |
| Svetkavitsa | Targovishte | Dimitar Burkov | 5,000 |
| Svetkavitsa 2014 | Targovishte | Sports complex "Nedelcho Kamov" | 0 |
| Volov | Shumen | Panayot Volov | 3,500 |
| Ustrem | Donchevo | Dobrich artificial pitch | 1,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Septemvri Tervel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Chernomorets Balchik | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Ustrem Donchevo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Chernolomets Popovo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
| 5 | Spartak Varna II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Cherno More II | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Benkovski Isperih | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Ludogorets III | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 9 | Svetkavitsa Targovishte | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Aksakovo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Botev Novi Pazar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Dorostol Silistra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 13 | Riltsi Dobrich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 14 | Fratria II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 15 | Olympic Varna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | |
| 16 | Volov Shumen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 | |
| 17 | Svetkavitsa 2014 Targovishte | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 August 2025. Source: bulgarian-football.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
Results
South-East Group
Stadia and Locations
Location of teams in 2025–26 South-East Third League
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asenovets | Asenovgrad | Shipka Stadium | 4,000 |
| Atletik Kuklen | Kuklen | Atletik Stadium | 1,000 |
| Dimitrovgrad | Dimitrovgrad | Minyor Stadium | 10,000 |
| Gigant Saedinenie | Saedinenie | Saedinenie Stadium | 5,000 |
| Haskovo | Haskovo | Haskovo Stadium | 9,000 |
| Levski Karlovo | Karlovo | Vasil Levski Stadium | 3,000 |
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv II | Plovdiv | Stadion Plovdiv | 55,000 |
| Maritsa Milevo | Milevo | Milevo Stadium | 0 |
| Neftochimic Burgas | Burgas | Lazur Stadium | 18,037 |
| Nesebar | Nesebar | Nesebar Stadium | 7,000 |
| Rakovski | Rakovski | G.S Rakovski Stadium | 3,000 |
| Rodopa Smolyan | Smolyan | Septemvri Stadium | 6,000 |
| Rozova Dolina | Kazanlak | Sevtopolis Stadium | 15,000 |
| Sekirovo | Rakovski | Parchevich Stadium | 1,500 |
| Sozopol | Sozopol | Arena Sozopol | 3,500 |
| Spartak Plovdiv | Plovdiv | Sport Complex Spartak | 0 |
| Yambol 1915 | Yambol | Tundzha Stadium | 18,000 |
| Zagorets | Nova Zagora | Stadion Zagorets | 5,900 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Karlovo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Maritsa Plovdiv | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 6 | |
| 3 | Maritsa Milevo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 6 | |
| 4 | Atletik Kuklen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | |
| 5 | Sozopol | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 | |
| 6 | Rozova Dolina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 | |
| 7 | Zagorets | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 | |
| 8 | Gigant Saedinenie | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | Neftochimic Burgas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | |
| 10 | Dimitrovgrad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 4 | |
| 11 | Asenovets | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 | |
| 12 | Yambol 1915 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 | Rodopa Smolyan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 | |
| 14 | Nesebar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 | |
| 15 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 16 | Sekirovo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | |
| 17 | Rakovski | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 3 | |
| 18 | Spartak Plovdiv | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 | |
| 19 | Haskovo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 1 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 August 2025. Source: bulgarian-football.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
Results
North-West Group
Stadia and Locations
Juventus
Levski
Troyan
Yantra
Location of teams in 2025–26 North-West Third League
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akademik Svishtov | Svishtov | Akademik Stadium | 13,500 |
| Bdin Vidin | Vidin | Georgi Benkovski | 15,000 |
| Etar Veliko Tarnovo II | Veliko Tarnovo | Trifon Ivanov Playground | 0 |
| Juventus Malchika | Malchika | Georgi Karchev | 1,000 |
| Kom Berkovitsa | Berkovitsa | Mramor Stadium | 3,000 |
| Levski | Levski | Levski Stadium | 6,000 |
| Lokomotiv Mezdra | Mezdra | Lokomotiv Stadium | 3,000 |
| Lovech | Lovech | Gradski Stadium | 6,824 |
| Partizan Cherven Bryag | Cherven Bryag | Gradski Stadium | 1,500 |
| Pavlikeni | Pavlikeni | Gancho Panov | 10,000 |
| Troyan | Troyan | Chavdar Stadium | 5,000 |
| Yantra Polski Trumbesh | Polski Trumbesh | Gradski Stadium | 2,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovech | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Akademik Svishtov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Pavlikeni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bdin Vidin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Yantra Polski Trumbesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Lokomotiv Mezdra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Levski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Partizan Cherven Bryag | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Etar Veliko Tarnovo II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Kom Berkovitsa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Juventus Malchika | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Troyan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: bulgarian-football.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.
Results
South-West Group
Stadia and locations
CSKA Sofia III
Location of teams in 2023–24 South-West Third League
Sofia 2025–26 South-West Third League football clubs
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan | Botevgrad | Hristo Botev | 8,000 |
| Bansko | Bansko | Saint Peter | 3,000 |
| Botev | Ihtiman | Hristo Botev | 5,000 |
| CSKA Sofia III | Sofia | Pancharevo | 1,500 |
| Germanea | Sapareva Banya | Sapareva Banya Stadium | 500 |
| Kostinbrod | Kostinbrod | Georgi Benkovski | 500 |
| Kyustendil | Kyustendil | Osogovo | 10,000 |
| Levski Sofia II | Sofia | Georgi Asparuhov Training Complex | 1,000 |
| Oborishte | Panagyurishte | Orcho Voyvoda | 3,000 |
| Pirin Razlog | Razlog | Gradski Stadium | 50,000 |
| Pirin Gotse Delchev | Gotse Delchev | Gradski Stadium | 5,000 |
| Rilski Sportist | Samokov | Iskar | 7,000 |
| Septemvri Sofia II | Sofia | German | 800 |
| Septemvri Simitli | Simitli | Struma | 8,000 |
| Slavia Sofia II | Sofia | Aleksandar Shalamanov | 25,556 |
| Slivnishki Geroy | Slivnitsa | Slivnishki Geroy | 7,000 |
| Strumska Slava | Radomir | Hristo Radovanov Stadium | 5,000 |
| Vitosha | Bistritsa | Bistritsa | 2,500 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strumska Slava | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Vitosha Bistritsa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 | |
| 3 | Septemvri Sofia II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 4 | Slavia Sofia II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Levski Sofia II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 6 | Botev Ihtiman | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | Rilski Sportist | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 | |
| 8 | Septemvri Simitli | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 5 | |
| 9 | Bansko | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 10 | Slivnishki Geroy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 11 | Balkan Botevgrad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 4 | |
| 12 | Kyustendil | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 3 | |
| 13 | Kostinbrod | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| 14 | CSKA Sofia III | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 3 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 15 | Pirin Razlog | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 2 | |
| 16 | Oborishte | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 1 | |
| 17 | Germanea Sapareva Banya | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
| 18 | Pirin Gotse Delchev | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 August 2025. Source: bulgarian-football.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fairplay ranking; 9) Draw.
Results
References
- ^ "Трета лига 2025/26". bulgarian-football.com. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Първенства и турнири - регламенти и техническа информация 2025/26". bulgarian-football.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 October 2024.