Romanian clubs clinch promotion to Liga III after playoff baraj
The 2026‑2027 promotion baraj for Romania’s third football tier concluded with 21 clubs securing places in Liga III. All 18 return matches were decided within regulation time, with no need for extra periods or penalty shoot‑outs. Notable outcomes include Viitorul Horezu’s 1‑0 loss to Astra Plosca, Corona Brașov’s promotion amid a fan‑ticket “sold‑out” controversy, and CSM Deva’s 3‑2 victory over Athletico Vinga. Other clubs such as ACS Transilvania Sport Academy Oradea, Viitorul Sântimbru, and ACS Negomir also earned promotion. The playoffs sparked incidents, including a team manager’s aggression toward a player after a defeat and disputes over ticket sales for the Corona Brașov match. An official federation summary listed every promoted team, confirming that the entire set of baraj matches finished without overtime or penalties.