The penultimate round of the 2026-2027 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B delivered high-stakes drama and historic moments, headlined by an emotional promotion for Grêmio Novorizontino and crucial victories across the league as teams battle for their place in the top flight.
Match Results
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 Avaí | 2 - 1 |  São Bernardo - SP |
 Grêmio Novorizontino | 2 - 1 |  Fortaleza EC |
 Cuiabá EC | 1 - 2 |  EC Juventude |
 Vila Nova | 1 - 0 |  Criciúma EC |
The day’s most compelling storyline unfolded in Novo Horizonte, where Grêmio Novorizontino etched their name into club history with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Fortaleza EC. Despite conceding first, the home side rallied to claim all three points at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium, ensuring not only their first-ever promotion to the Série A but also a guaranteed top-two finish. This achievement is especially sweet for the São Paulo state club after consecutive seasons of narrowly missing out on promotion, and they now head into the final round as title contenders, holding a slender advantage over EC Juventude.
Speaking of EC Juventude, their 2-1 away victory against Cuiabá EC was another pivotal result in the promotion race. Overcoming the challenge of playing on the road, Juventude secured a valuable three points that keep their hopes alive for both promotion and the league title. The hard-fought nature of the match, though lacking detailed highlights, underlines the pressure and intensity of the season’s closing stages, with every result carrying significant weight in the standings.
Elsewhere, Avaí FC emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over São Bernardo FC - SP, a result that could prove vital as the regular season nears its end. While individual performances were not detailed, the close scoreline reflects the competitive spirit both teams brought to the pitch. Meanwhile, Vila Nova FC edged out Criciúma EC 1-0 at home, further solidifying their standing in the league and keeping their hopes alive in a fiercely contested campaign.
With just one round remaining, the day’s results have intensified the battles for promotion, playoff positions, and league supremacy. As Grêmio Novorizontino celebrates their historic ascent to the top flight, the rest of the field remains tightly packed, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the 2026-2027 Série B season.