Ohrid defends top spot at Gjorche; Strumica derby under floodlights tomorrow
Ohrid defends first place in Gjorche on October 17, while Brera and Belasica play the Strumica derby under floodlights on October 18.
Round 8 of the Macedonian Second Football League is scheduled across October 17–18, 2026, with the league leader Ohrid travelling to Gjorche and several matches that could reshuffle the standings.
At 14:30 on October 17, Ohrid visits the home of the "lions" in Gjorche, where they will defend their top position. Rabotnicki, also close to the summit, meet Shkupi at 14:30 and aim to extend their winning run. Pelister host Osogovo at 18:00 under the stadium floodlights.
Other fixtures today include Teteks against Detonit in Tetovo, and Euromilk facing Novaci in Skopje; Makedonija GP welcome Ohrid in a separate 14:30 kickoff in the capital.
Fixtures for Round 8 (October 17–18, 2026)
Saturday, October 17:
- Tetovo: Teteks – Detonit (14:30)
- Skopje: Euromilk – Novaci (14:30)
- Skopje: Makedonija GP – Ohrid (14:30)
- Skopje: Rabotnicki – Shkupi (14:30)
- Bitola: Pelister – Osogovo (18:00)
Sunday, October 18:
- Kamenjane: Kamjani – Kozhuf (14:30)
- Strumica: Brera – Belasica (18:00)
The standings ahead of these matches read:
Ohrid 16, Rabotnicki (-1) 15, Pelister 15, Brera (-1) 14, Belasica 11, Makedonija GP 10, Kamjani 10, Teteks 9, Detonit 8, Kozhuf 8, Novaci 7, Euromilk 5, Osogovo 3, Shkupi 0.
With the top of the table tightly packed, the weekend fixtures — and in particular the Brera–Belasica derby in Strumica on October 18 at 18:00 — may prove decisive for momentum as the league moves into its next phase.
Photo: press material from the event
