Cruzeiro de Itaporanga and Atlético de Santa Rita earn promotion to Paraibano First Division

Cruzeiro de Itaporanga and Atlético de Santa Rita have secured promotion to the 2027 Paraibano First Division.

Cruzeiro de Itaporanga achieved access following a 1-1 draw against Auto Esporte at Estádio Almeidão. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, which Cruzeiro won 5-4. Erick Bahia scored for Cruzeiro during regulation time, while Robinho scored for Auto Esporte. By securing promotion, Cruzeiro also advances to the Second Division final against Atlético de Santa Rita.

Atlético de Santa Rita confirmed their return to the state's top flight with a dominant 9-1 victory over Spartax at Estádio Ribeirão. This result followed a 6-0 win in the first leg, resulting in a 15-1 aggregate score. Neto scored a hat-trick during the match, with additional goals from Isaías, Kaká, Gustavo, and Pedro Vitor.