# Primera Nacional promotion & relegation race (August 2026) > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/primera-nacional-relegation-battles > Updated: 2026-08-22T00:36:55.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 13. Ferro Carril Oeste maintains its dominance at the top of Zone A, while the race for promotion intensifies. Colón de Santa Fe has secured three consecutive victories under head coach Iván Delfino, including a 2-1 away win against San Miguel. This recent form brings Colón to 45 points, placing them third in Zone A and just four points behind Ferro. In other key developments, Godoy Cruz secured a 1-0 away victory against Acassuso, moving into fourth place in their zone. However, the club faces upcoming challenges due to the suspensions of Vicente Poggi and Gastón Gil Romero, as well as several injuries. Godoy Cruz is scheduled to play a postponed match against Deportivo Madryn on August 25. In Zone A, Deportivo Morón recently played to a 2-2 draw against San Telmo, a match in which Morón surrendered a two-goal lead despite playing with a man advantage. The competitive landscape remains tight with Almirante Brown and Deportivo Madryn also remaining in contention for higher positions. In the battle to avoid relegation, Chaco For Ever continues to strengthen its position following a 3-1 win against San Telmo under coach Daniel Cravero. Meanwhile, Agropecuario remains in last place in Zone B following the re-appointment of Gabriel Gómez. Temperley maintains an eight-match unbeaten streak, and Central Córdoba continues its transition under interim coaches Matías Villavicencio and Emiliano Romero as they attempt to escape the relegation zone. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Primera Nacional: Colón and Godoy Cruz secure vital victories Colón and Godoy Cruz secured key wins in the Primera Nacional, keeping them in contention for the top of the standings as the race for promotion intensifies. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primera-nacional-coln-and-godoy-cruz-secure-vital-victories ### 2026-08-20: Colón faces San Miguel as regional hockey tournaments resume Colón prepares to face San Miguel in the Primera Nacional, while the women's hockey Torneo Clausura resumes with Club Atlético 9 de Julio hosting regional competitors. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahcse-sub-14-female-hockey-team-wins-bronze-in-chubut ### 2026-08-09: Colón climbs to third in Primera Nacional after victory over San Telmo Colón defeated San Telmo 1-0 with a penalty from Ignacio Lago, moving into third place in the Primera Nacional Zona A standings under new coach Iván Delfino. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coln-defeats-san-telmo-1-0-in-ivn-delfinos-managerial-return ### 2026-07-24: Colón and Central Córdoba gear up for key Primera Nacional fixtures Colón faces Chaco For Ever needing a win after a recent loss, with striker Lago doubtful; Central Córdoba debuts in the Clausura against Gimnasia de Mendoza under interim coaches following their coach's exit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coln-and-central-crdoba-gear-up-for-key-primera-nacional-fixtures ### 2026-07-20: Colón gears up for Chaco For Ever clash after 2‑0 defeat to Ferro Colón, after a 2‑0 loss to Ferro, prepares for a crucial match against Chaco For Ever, dealing with Allende’s suspension and potential lineup changes to stay in the promotion hunt. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coln-gears-up-for-chaco-for-ever-clash-after-20-defeat-to-ferro ### 2026-07-20: Mercedes beats El Porvenir; Temperley beats Atlético Rafaela in Argentina Mercedes beat El Porvenir 2‑0 in Primera C and Temperley beat Atlético Rafaela 2‑0 in Primera Nacional, improving both winners' standing while the losers slip further in the reduced zones. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-beats-el-porvenir-temperley-beats-atltico-rafaela-in-argentina ### 2026-07-18: Unión clinches Liga Rafaelina Apertura title amid busy Argentine lower‑division fixtures Unión wins Liga Rafaelina Apertura; Temperley beats Atlético de Rafaela; San Martín draws; Ituzaingó, San Martín de Burzaco and Villa San Carlos lose; Nacional eyes Racing defender Martirena. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/temperley-and-talleres-win-key-matches-in-argentine-lower-leagues ### 2026-07-16: Ferro defeats Colón 2-0 in Primera Nacional match Ferro beats Colón 2-0, Racing loses to Mitre 1-0, Mandiyú leads Liga Corrientina, Roncedo wins 1-0, and Colón's earlier 4-0 win noted in Argentine lower‑division football. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-norte-hammered-4-0-by-colon-faces-deportivo-morn-next ### 2026-07-13: Colón's 4-0 victory over Central Norte boosts title chase in Primera Nacional Colón beat Central Norte 4‑0, with Lago and Bonansea each netting two. Coach Medrán praised the win, urged calm, and looked ahead to a crucial match against Ferro. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coln-crushes-central-norte-4-0-and-sets-sights-on-pivotal-ferro-clash ### 2026-07-12: Mitre and Chaco For Ever win key matches in Argentina's lower‑division football Mitre beat Defensores de Vilelas 1‑0 to reach zona Campeonato, while Chaco For Ever won 3‑1 over San Telmo, boosting their Primera Nacional survival hopes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mitre-and-chaco-for-ever-win-key-matches-in-argentinas-lowerdivision-football ### 2026-07-11: Colón thunders 4‑0 over Central Norte to remain second in Primera Nacional Colón beat Central Norte 4‑0, with a double from Lago and Bonansea, staying second in Primera Nacional, five points behind leaders Ferro. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-primera-nacional-match-previews-heighten-promotion-and-relegation-fight ### 2026-06-22: Argentine Primera Nacional clubs appoint new coaches amid relegation battles Agropecuario re‑hires Gabriel Gómez and Chaco For Ever hires Daniel Cravero as coaches, each aiming to lift their Primera Nacional sides from the bottom of their zones. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-primera-nacional-clubs-appoint-new-coaches-amid-relegation-battles ### 2026-06-07: Chaco For Ever's defeat deepens relegation threat in Primera Nacional Chaco For Ever fell 2‑1 to Ferro Carril Oeste, staying bottom of Primera Nacional’s Zone A with nine points and a growing relegation risk, after a controversial goalkeeper incident and a red card. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chaco-for-evers-defeat-deepens-relegation-threat-in-primera-nacional --- Cite as: Primera Nacional promotion & relegation race (August 2026). CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/primera-nacional-relegation-battles