CSKA 1948 Sofia secured a 2-1 victory over city rivals Septemvri Sofia in a Bulgarian First League fixture that kicked off at 02:15 on August 2nd, 2025. The match was a tightly contested derby that saw the home side come from behind to claim all three points, a result that provided a crucial early-season boost in the league table standings. Septemvri Sofia struck first with an early goal, putting the hosts under pressure, but CSKA 1948 responded with two well-taken goals in the second half to complete the turnaround. The key moment was a decisive penalty converted by the home side to take the lead, which they then defended resolutely until the final whistle. The victory moves CSKA 1948 up the table, while Septemvri Sofia will rue missed chances to hold onto their lead. The managers acknowledged the intensity of the derby, with the home coach praising his team's character and the visiting manager pointing to small margins deciding the match result.