GOK Borec, Strumica 47&72, Rabotnicki 71&22 and Sushevo reach First A League
Four clubs—GOK Borec, Strumica 47&72, Rabotnicki 71&22 and Sushevo—earned promotion to the First A League after the preliminary round.
GOK Borec, Strumica 47&72, Rabotnicki 71&22 and Sushevo secured places in the First A League regular season alongside champion Shtip UGD after advancing from the preliminary round on October 22, 2026.
Three of the contenders — GOK Borec, Strumica 47&72 and Rabotnicki 71&22 — completed their second-leg ties with straight-set victories to finish the series 2-0 in matches and claim promotion to the top flight.
Sushevo produced one of the most dramatic outcomes in the preliminaries, beating Lirija again, this time 3:2. After taking a 2-0 lead in sets, Sushevo allowed Lirija to come back and level the match at 2-2, but the home side regrouped in the decisive set and prevailed 15:13 to book its A-league spot.
The teams that will compete in the First B League in the regular season are Vesna Probishtip, Makedonija Dzhio, Skopje, Lirija and Janta Voley (men).
Results from the preliminary round, second legs
Shtip UGD – Janta Voley men 3:0 (25:9, 25:7, 25:9)
GOK Borec – Vesna Probishtip 3:0 (25:10, 25:10, 25:4)
Strumica 47&72 – Makedonija Dzhio 3:0 (25:12, 25:11, 25:22)
Rabotnicki 71&22 – Skopje 3:0 (25:20, 25:17, 25:23)
Sushevo – Lirija 3:2 (25:22, 25:19, 21:25, 23:25, 15:13)
University of Tetovo – Shkendija 22.10.2026
The last remaining places in the A and B leagues will be decided on the evening of October 22, 2026, when the return leg between University of Tetovo and Shkendija is played. University of Tetovo won the first encounter 3:0 a week earlier; if the tie is level on match wins after the second leg, the winner will be determined by a golden set regardless of set ratio.
Photo: press material from the event
