Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, May 18, 2026 10:32 p.m. / Updated Monday, May 18, 2026 10:42 p.m.
After the end of the last stage of the play-out, we know the two teams that were relegated directly, but also the two that will play play-off matches to stay in the Super League.
What are the play-off matches for promotion/maintenance in the Superliga
Metaloglobus and Unirea Slobozia are the two teams that were directly relegated to the second tier. The people from Bucharest were dropped in several stages, while the people from Ialomi took the road to the second echelon after the failure with UTA Arad, score 0-1. Farul and Hermannstadt will play in the play-off.
The Constantinians needed a draw to save themselves directly, but they were defeated by Metaloglobus, 0-1. Hermannstadt defeated the reserve team sent by FCSB to Sibiu (2-0) and reached the playoffs.
Despite the shameful failure, 1-5 at home with Oțelul, Petrolul Ploiești saved itself directly.
The team financed by Gică Hagi will fight for retention against Chindia. Hermannstadt will have to beat FC Voluntari to avoid relegation.
The round-robin leg will be played between May 23-24, and the return leg on May 30-31 or June 1.
