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 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 13 | +34 | 41 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Chernomorets Balchik | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 7 | +36 | 41 | |
| 3 | Ludogorets III | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 9 | +41 | 39 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 4 | Volov Shumen | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 21 | +19 | 32 | |
| 5 | Chernolomets Popovo | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 22 | +13 | 31 | |
| 6 | Benkovski Isperih | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 23 | +13 | 29 | |
| 7 | Ustrem Donchevo | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 35 | +3 | 25 | |
| 8 | Cherno More II | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 21 | +12 | 25 | |
| 9 | Dorostol Silistra | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 23 | −4 | 24 | |
| 10 | Olympic Varna | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 19 | |
| 11 | Fratria II | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 16 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 12 | Spartak Varna II | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 27 | −4 | 16 | |
| 13 | Svetkavitsa 2014 Targovishte | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 25 | −14 | 13 | |
| 14 | Botev Novi Pazar | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 40 | −27 | 9 | |
| 15 | Riltsi Dobrich | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 27 | −15 | 8 | |
| 16 | Aksakovo | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 36 | −24 | 8 | |
| 17 | Svetkavitsa Targovishte | 16 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 81 | −76 | 1 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on 7 December 2025. Source: tretaliga.bg
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 | Nesebar | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 10 | +41 | 46 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Maritsa Plovdiv | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 17 | +30 | 42 | |
| 3 | Levski Karlovo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 32 | |
| 4 | Maritsa Milevo | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 20 | +16 | 31 | |
| 5 | Neftochimic Burgas | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 23 | +3 | 30 | |
| 6 | Yambol 1915 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 30 | |
| 7 | Zagorets | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 29 | |
| 8 | Haskovo | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 26 | |
| 9 | Sozopol | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 21 | +5 | 26 | |
| 10 | Spartak Plovdiv | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 19 | +6 | 25 | |
| 11 | Rozova Dolina | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 25 | |
| 12 | Rodopa Smolyan | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 38 | −14 | 23 | |
| 13 | Gigant Saedinenie | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 30 | −2 | 23 | |
| 14 | Atletik Kuklen | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 39 | −19 | 22 | |
| 15 | Sekirovo | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 24 | −9 | 21 | |
| 16 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv II | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 23 | +1 | 20 | |
| 17 | Dimitrovgrad | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 39 | −19 | 16 | |
| 18 | Asenovets | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 43 | −28 | 11 | |
| 19 | Rakovski | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 25 | 57 | −32 | 8 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2025. Source: tretaliga.bg
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 | Akademik Svishtov | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 | +13 | 31 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Mezdra | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 8 | +21 | 28 | |
| 3 | Kom Berkovitsa | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 12 | +11 | 21 | |
| 4 | Bdin Vidin | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 12 | +16 | 19 | |
| 5 | Lovech | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 18 | |
| 6 | Etar Veliko Tarnovo II | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 13 | +5 | 17 | |
| 7 | Yantra Polski Trumbesh | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 15 | |
| 8 | Pavlikeni | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 11 | |
| 9 | Partizan Cherven Bryag | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 10 | |
| 10 | Levski | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | −8 | 9 | |
| 11 | Troyan | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 37 | −31 | 4 | |
| 12 | Juventus Malchika | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 36 | −29 | 4 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2025. Source: tretaliga.bg
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 | Rilski Sportist | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 16 | +21 | 44 | Promotion to Second League |
| 2 | Strumska Slava | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 42 | |
| 3 | Vitosha Bistritsa | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 44 | 17 | +27 | 38 | |
| 4 | Kyustendil | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 34 | |
| 5 | Slavia Sofia II | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 40 | 27 | +13 | 33 | |
| 6 | Botev Ihtiman | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 32 | |
| 7 | Oborishte | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 28 | |
| 8 | Balkan Botevgrad | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 27 | |
| 9 | Septemvri Simitli | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 27 | −5 | 24 | |
| 10 | Levski Sofia II | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 30 | −11 | 24 | |
| 11 | Kostinbrod | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 23 | |
| 12 | Slivnishki Geroy | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 31 | −12 | 22 | |
| 13 | Pirin Razlog | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 25 | −2 | 22 | |
| 14 | CSKA Sofia III | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 30 | −1 | 20 | Ineligible for promotion |
| 15 | Bansko | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 27 | −7 | 20 | |
| 16 | Septemvri Sofia II | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 34 | −14 | 16 | |
| 17 | Pirin Gotse Delchev | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 44 | −24 | 12 | Relegation to Regional Divisions |
| 18 | Germanea Sapareva Banya | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 11 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 November 2025. Source: tretaliga.bg
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.