# Atlético-GO faces decisive derby after losing G-6 position

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atltico-go-srie-b-promotion-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-23T16:58:06.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4.

Atlético-GO’s momentum in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B has been interrupted following a 1-0 defeat to São Bernardo at the Estádio Primeiro de Maio. Despite controlling much of the first half with 61% possession and recording 24 total shots, Atlético-GO was unable to find the net. Felipe Garcia secured the win for São Bernardo with a penalty in the 19th minute of the second half. This loss ended Atlético-GO’s six-match unbeaten streak and caused the club to fall out of the G-6 promotion zone.

Following this setback, Atlético-GO sits in seventh place with 46 points. The club is now preparing for a decisive 30th-round derby against Goiás on September 26 at the Hailé Pinheiro Stadium. The match is critical for both sides as they compete for promotion to the national elite. Goiás currently follows with 42 points. Due to security measures, the derby will be played with single-team support, allowing only Goiás supporters in the stands.

In other Série B action, Ceará achieved a 2-1 comeback victory against Novorizontino at Arena Castelão. Goals from Melk and Rian Santana overturned an early lead by Novorizontino’s Matheus Bianqui, resulting in Novorizontino dropping to second place behind Vila Nova.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Goiás and Atlético-GO prepare for decisive Série B derby

Goiás and Atlético-GO face off in a decisive Série B derby this Saturday at Estádio Hailé Pinheiro, with both clubs fighting for promotion positions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gois-and-atltico-go-prepare-for-decisive-srie-b-derby

### 2026-09-18: São Bernardo defeats Atlético-GO as Ceará overcomes Novorizontino in Série B

São Bernardo defeated Atlético-GO 1-0 in Série B, ending the latter's unbeaten run, while Ceará staged a 2-1 comeback against Novorizontino to shift the standings.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-go-faces-so-bernardo-in-srie-b-matchup

### 2026-09-16: Atlético-GO enters Série B G-6 zone after dominant win

Atlético-GO has entered the Série B G-6 promotion zone after a 4-0 win over Criciúma, while Goiás EC secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Botafogo-SP.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-go-enters-srie-b-g-6-zone-after-dominant-win

### 2026-09-13: Atlético-GO defeats Criciúma 4-0 to enter Série B G-6

Atlético-GO defeated Criciúma 4-0 in Série B, led by a Gustavo Coutinho hat-trick and four assists from Geovany Soares, moving the club into the G-6 promotion zone.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-go-defeats-cricima-4-0-in-srie-b

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