FC Obermais faces a pivotal match. © FC Obermais

FC Obermais: Why losing is forbidden

After their crucial home win against Vigasio, FC Obermais has no time to rest. For the Merano-based team, a true six-pointer awaits them in Serie D on Sunday. But that's not all.

23 January 2026

From: dl

With a win against Adriese, who are just one point ahead of Merano in 16th place, Obermais could escape the relegation zone and climb into a playoff spot. A defeat, however, could push them four points further out of contention. Obermais secured their first-ever Serie D victory against Adriese in the first leg.

Since then, Obermais has won three more times, but always at home. Can their away winless streak finally end in Sunday's crucial match? "It would be the perfect moment. For us, it's a kind of final – but also for Adriese," said FCO official Michael Höller. SportNews.

More than a 6-point game

For both teams, the motto is: Losing is not an option. To explain: As is well known, the bottom two teams are relegated to the Oberliga (fifth tier), and the teams in 13th to 16th place must compete in the relegation playoffs. However, the gap between the 16th-placed team, which faces the 13th-placed team in the playoffs, and the bottom-ranked team, cannot exceed seven points. Otherwise, the third-to-last team in Serie D is also automatically relegated. Currently, that gap is already six points. Therefore, not only Obermais but also Adriese will be playing for a win.

Serie D, 21th matchday

Adriese – FC Obermais (Sunday, 2:30 PM)
Bassano – La Rocca Altavilla
Brian Lignano – Legnano Salus
Calvi Noale – Luparense
Campodarsego – Treviso
Cjarlins Muzane – Clodiense Chioggia
Este-Mestre
Portogruaro – San Luigi
Vigasio – Conegliano