After a disappointing season in the second division where they struggled to avoid relegation, Poli Timisoara were mathematically relegated to the third division after a 1-0 defeat to the Shelimber side.

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Poli Timisoara and Uniria Constanta relegated to the third league

Although they were in contention for promotion to the Super League two seasons ago, Timișoara went into a slump under coach Dan Alexa and never recovered.

With three games to go in the play-offs of the second league, the team from Bega has scored only 19 points, sitting last in Group A and mathematically relegated.

From Group B of the playoffs, the team Farul left after the merger with Viitorul, Unirea Constanța, also go down to the third league after another heavy defeat, 9-0 against FC Brasov.

The fourth stage of the League 2 play-out

FCM Baia Mare – Csikszereda 1-1

Metaloglobus – Unirea Slobozia 3-3

Poli Timisoara – Shelimber 0-1

Progresul Spartak – Repensia Timisoara 1-0

Viitorul Pandurii – Concordia Chiajna 1-0

FC Brasov – Uniria Constanta 9-0