# Bulgarian football cup competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-football-cup-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-18T10:12:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3.

The SESAME Bulgarian Cup has progressed through the 1/16-finals stage. Previous notable results included Lokomotiv Plovdiv advancing with a 2-0 win over Yantra Gabrovo, Lokomotiv Sofia securing a 2-1 comeback against Vihren Sandanski, and Cherno More defeating Marek 3-0. A significant upset saw Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa eliminate Septemvri 2-1 in extra time.

Recent matches have seen further teams advance to the 1/8-finals. Botev Plovdiv secured a dominant 4-0 away victory against Chernomorets Burgas, with goals from Asen Chandarov, Alberto Salido, Lukas Araujo, and Carlos Meoti. CSKA Sofia also progressed following a 2-0 win over Nesebar, while Levski Sofia defeated Spartak Pleven 2-0. In the match against Spartak Pleven, goals were scored by Everton Bala via a penalty and Mazir Sula. Levski coach Julio Velazquez noted that while the team faced pressure and a slow start, they showed character to secure the win.

Additionally, Botev Vratsa and Arda Kardzhali both secured 2-1 victories against Fratria and Spartak Plovdiv, respectively, to move forward in the competition.

## Claims

- Lokomotiv Plovdiv defeated Yantra Gabrovo 2-0. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv qualified for the Bulgarian Cup round of 16. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv defeated Yantra Gabrovo 2-0 in the Sesame Cup of Bulgaria 1/16-finals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 1/16-finals of the Sesame Cup of Bulgaria begin on October 16, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- CSKA 1948 plays Neftohimik in Burgas at 15:00 on October 16, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yantra hosts Lokomotiv Plovdiv at 19:00 on October 16, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Krist Longvil scored in the 37th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dominik Burban scored in the 55th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dusan Kosic is the head coach of Lokomotiv Plovdiv. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yantra Gabrovo head coach Emmanuil Lukanov stated that top-tier teams play at a different rhythm and dynamic. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lukanov noted that the team suffered no injuries despite the loss. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The WINBET Supercup 2026 men's volleyball tournament begins on October 17, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Bulgarian sports: Botev Plovdiv advances in Cup; Cherno More wins 44 medals

Bulgarian sports update: Botev Plovdiv advances in the Bulgarian Cup with a 4-0 win over Chernomorets, while PSC Cherno More secures 44 medals at the Burgas Swims 2026 tournament.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-basketball-sees-rising-popularity-and-historic-derby

### 2026-10-16: Levski Sofia wins volleyball Super Cup and advances in football cup

Levski Sofia secured the Bulgarian Volleyball Super Cup for the fourth consecutive year and advanced to the Bulgarian Cup football round of 16 following a 2:0 win over Spartak Pleven.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lokomotiv-plovdiv-advances-to-bulgarian-cup-round-of-16

### 2026-10-13: Botev Plovdiv advances to Bethub Pro Cup semi-finals

Botev Plovdiv defeated Botev Vratsa 2-0 to become the first semi-finalist in the new Bethub Pro Cup tournament.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botev-vratsa-prepares-for-elite-cup-clash-against-botev-plovdiv

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Cite as: Bulgarian football cup competitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-football-cup-competitions