# Nacional-AM secures Série C promotion after draw with CSA

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nacional-am-and-csa-srie-d-promotion-playoff
> Updated: 2026-09-03T02:39:24.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3.

Nacional-AM and CSA competed in a Série D playoff to determine promotion to Série C. Following a 3-1 victory for Nacional-AM in the first leg on August 27 at the Arena da Amazônia, the return match took place on September 3 at the Rei Pelé stadium in Maceió.

The second leg ended in a 0-0 draw, allowing Nacional-AM to maintain a 3-1 aggregate lead and secure promotion to the 2027 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. This victory marks Nacional’s return to the third division after a 20-year absence and makes them the final team to qualify for an expanded Série C, which will increase from 20 to 24 teams for the 2027 season.

The decisive match carried significant emotional weight for Nacional-AM goalkeeper Igor Rayan, who returned to the lineup to play shortly after the passing of his father.

As a result of the loss, CSA will remain in Série D for the 2027 season. The match was characterized by tension, as dissatisfied CSA supporters reportedly threw objects at players and staff while exiting the field following the final whistle.

## Claims

- Nacional-AM and CSA-AL are facing each other in the first leg of the Série D access playoff. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match is scheduled for August 27 at 21:00 BRT at the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- CSA holds an advantage in the playoff due to a superior campaign. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In the event of an aggregate tie, CSA advances to Série C. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The return leg is scheduled for September 3 at Estádio Rei Pelé in Maceió. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- CSA coach Moacir Júnior made three changes to the starting lineup for the match. (single source)
- Rafael Rodrigo Klein will referee the match, with Rodrigo Nunes de Sá as the VAR official. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Nacional-AM secures promotion to Série C after draw with CSA

Nacional-AM has secured promotion to Série C after a 0-0 draw with CSA, ending a 20-year absence from the third division. The victory follows a 3-1 win in the first leg.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/csa-and-nacional-am-compete-for-promotion-to-srie-c

### 2026-08-27: Nacional-AM defeats CSA 3-1 in Série D access playoff

Nacional-AM took a 3-1 lead over CSA in the first leg of the Série D access playoffs, setting up a decisive return match in Maceió on September 3.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nacional-am-and-csa-al-face-off-in-srie-d-access-playoff

### 2026-08-25: Nacional-AM and CSA face off in Série D playoff for Série C access

Nacional-AM and CSA compete in a Série D playoff at Arena da Amazônia to secure promotion to the 2027 Série C.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nacional-am-and-csa-face-off-in-srie-d-playoff-for-srie-c-access

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