# Capixabão Série B tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/capixabo-srie-b-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-09-10T17:15:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The Capixabão Série B competition progressed through its initial stages, with teams competing in the Centro-Norte and Centro-Sul groups. Early results saw Estrela do Norte secure a mathematical spot in the semifinals following a 5-0 victory over Pinheiros, while Tupy and GEL also recorded wins in their respective groups.

Following the conclusion of the first phase, the semifinal matchups were confirmed. The qualifying teams are Linhares, Audax São Mateus, Estrela, and Rive. Winners of the semifinal matchups will earn promotion to the 2027 Capixabão.

As the semifinals approach, the second legs are scheduled for September 11 and 12. In the first matchup, Linhares FC will host Rive at the Conilon stadium in Jaguaré; Rive enters the fixture holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. In the second matchup, 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 leg.

Both semifinal 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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Espírito Santo football: Capixabão Série B semifinals and municipal matches

Semifinals for the Capixabão Série B will determine promotion to the top division in Espírito Santo, featuring Linhares FC, Rive, Estrela do Norte, and Audax São Mateus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esprito-santo-football-capixabo-srie-b-semifinals-and-municipal-matches

### 2026-08-29: Segundinha Capixaba semifinals confirmed

The Segundinha Capixaba semifinals are confirmed: Linhares will face Rive, while Estrela takes on Audax São Mateus for a spot in the 2027 Capixabão.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/segundinha-capixaba-semifinals-confirmed

### 2026-08-19: Capixabão Série B: Estrela do Norte secures semifinal spot

Estrela do Norte and Tupy secured key wins in the 8th round of Capixabão Série B, with Estrela do Norte mathematically qualifying for the semifinals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capixabo-srie-b-estrela-do-norte-secures-semifinal-spot

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