Arda claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Slavia Sofia in a Bulgarian First League match on February 14, 2026. Playing at the Arena Arda in Kardzhali, the hosts came from behind to secure a valuable three points in their push up the table. Slavia Sofia started brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from a clinical counter-attack. Arda responded with increased intensity and leveled the score before halftime through a powerful strike from the edge of the area. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal arriving from a penalty after a handball was spotted by the referee following a VAR check. Slavia pressed for an equalizer in the final stages but found the Arda defense organized and resilient. This victory strengthened Arda's position in the upper mid-table, while Slavia Sofia's inconsistent form continued, leaving them with work to do to secure their objectives for the season.