The program of the first stage of the play-out was established » When would Mirel Rădoi make his debut on FCSB's bench
Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Monday, 09 March 2026, 11:07 / Updated on Monday, 09 March 2026 11:08
LPF announced the schedule of the first stage of the Superliga play-out. The round will be opened by the duel between Oțelul Galati and Csikszereda, and will be closed by the match between FC Botoșani and Unirea Slobozia.
Participating in the play-out for the first time in history, FCSB will debut on Friday, from 20:30, against Metaloglobus, in a match that could mark Mirel Rădoi's first match on the bench. After Elias Charalambous resigned following the match against Universitatea Cluj, 1-3, the arrival of the former coach from Universitatea Craiova was confirmed by Gigi Becali, but an official announcement has not yet been made.
Schedule of stage #1 of the play-out
FRIDAY, MARCH 13:
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Oțelul Galati – Csikszereda, 17:30
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FCSB – Metaloglobus, 20:30
SATURDAY, MARCH 14:
SUNDAY, MARCH 15:
MONDAY, MARCH 16:
Play-out standings after halving points
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FCSB – 23 points
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UTA Arad – 22 points (benefited from rounding)
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FC Botoșani – 21 points
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Galati Steel – 21 points (rounding)
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Lighthouse – 19 points (rounding)
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Oil – 16 points
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Csikszereda – 16 points
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Unirea Slobozia – 13 points (rounding)
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Hermannstadt – 12 points (rounding)
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Metaloglobus – 6 points
places 1 and 2 they go to the Conference League play-off semi-final (provided they have a UEFA licence) and the winner will play for the place 3 from the play-offs.
places 7 and 8 they go to the promotion/maintenance play-off in the Superliga, where they will play the 3rd and 4th places in the League 2 play-off (if they are eligible for promotion). And the places 9 and 10 relegated to League 2.
