Espírito Santo football: Capixabão Série B semifinals and municipal matches

The Capixabão Série B football semifinals are approaching, with matches scheduled for Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, to determine which clubs will earn promotion to the elite division of Espírito Santo football.

On Friday, Linhares FC will host Rive at the Conilon stadium in Jaguaré. Rive holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. On Saturday, Estrela do Norte will face Audax São Mateus at the Sumaré stadium in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, following a 2-1 victory for Estrela do Norte in the first match.

Both matches will utilize the VAR Light video assistant referee system and will be broadcast by TVE Espírito Santo. While Rive and Estrela do Norte can progress with a draw, Linhares FC and Audax São Mateus require a victory to advance.

In Linhares, the 2026 Municipal Amateur Football Championship is also entering its second round. Eight matches will take place across four venues: Santa Cruz, São Rafael, Bagueira, and Dr. Jones. The competition features both Aspirante and Titular categories involving various rural community teams.