Second-tier teams advance in Taça de Portugal as Feirense suffers lone upset
Second-tier teams secured third-round berths in the Taça de Portugal on 20 September 2026, while Feirense remained the sole professional casualty after losing 1-0 to Salgueiros.
Second-tier teams progress across Portugal
The second round of the 2026/27 Taça de Portugal concluded its main fixtures on 20 September 2026, with second-tier II Liga teams largely securing advancement. Feirense stood as the only second-tier side eliminated over the weekend, following a 1-0 defeat against Salgueiros on 19 September. On Sunday, Farense earned a 1-0 away victory over district side Sacavenense, and Vizela recorded a 1-0 win against Bombarralense. Desportivo de Chaves defeated Guarda FC 3-2 away, while Leixões posted a 4-0 victory against Cinfães. Second-tier league leader Lusitânia de Lourosa defeated Madalena 3-1 in the Azores, Amarante won 2-0 against Ponte da Barca, and AVS beat Sintrense 2-0.
- Fazendense
- 6 goals
- União de Santarém
- 5 goals
- USC Paredes
- 5 goals
- Fafe
- 4 goals
- Fátima
- 4 goals
- Leixões
- 4 goals
Lower-tier progression and extra-time deciders
At the Estádio Municipal de Tábua, FC Oliveira do Hospital secured qualification with a 3-2 victory over Juventude SC after extra time. Following a goalless first half, Vinicius Brandão scored for Juventude SC in the 65th minute. FC Oliveira do Hospital equalized in the 84th minute through a Gustavo Barros penalty after Simão Pita was brought down in the penalty area. In another extra-time contest, Olhanense eliminated Portel following a 117th-minute goal from Juan Nazarit. The result leaves Olhanense, presided by Manuel Cajuda, alongside Lamelas as the only two district championship clubs still competing in the tournament.
High-scoring scorelines across lower divisions
Several third-tier Liga 3 and fourth-tier Campeonato de Portugal clubs recorded wide margins on Sunday. Fazendense defeated Ginásio Figueirense 6-1, while União de Santarém achieved a 5-0 victory over Merelinense. USC Paredes secured a 5-1 win against Maria da Fonte, Fafe won 4-0 against JD Lajense, and Fátima beat Vinhais 4-1. Alpendorada progressed with a 3-0 result against Mação. Third-tier sides Vianense and Leça also advanced, with Vianense defeating Est. Calheta 3-1 and Leça winning 2-0 at Mortágua FC. In Aveiro, Belenenses beat Beira-Mar 2-0, while Vitória de Setúbal defeated Alcains 2-0.
- Feirense loses 1-0 to Salgueiros as the only second-tier casualty
- Second-tier teams and lower-division sides complete main Sunday fixtures
- Camacha hosts Florgrade in the final second-round match
Officiating dispute and final round schedule
Saturday action also produced disputes over refereeing during Felgueiras's 2-0 victory against Naval. Tiago Leite scored the opening goal for Felgueiras near the 30-minute mark by using his arm inside the penalty area. Without video assistant referee systems in place, the goal stood. Naval expressed dissatisfaction on Sunday by sharing historical comments from former Sporting manager Paulo Bento regarding handballs.
With a hand, it is handball, basketball, volleyball... football is played with the feet, with the legs, or with the head. Three individuals on the pitch cannot see a hand on the ball.
The second round concludes on 27 September 2026 when Camacha plays Florgrade to decide the final berth. Top-tier teams involved in European competitions, including FC Porto, Sporting, Benfica, and Sporting de Braga, together with title holder Torreense, enter the competition in the fourth round.
