Septemvri Sofia suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at home to Arda in the Bulgarian First League on March 21, 2026. The match, which began at 18:30, saw the visitors dominate from the outset, running out comprehensive winners in a result that significantly impacts the lower reaches of the league table. Arda took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error from Septemvri, and never looked back, adding a second before the half-hour mark to take firm control. The home side managed to pull a goal back just before halftime, offering a glimmer of hope to their supporters. However, any thoughts of a comeback were extinguished early in the second half when Arda scored a decisive third goal, and they added a fourth late on to complete the rout. The standout performance came from Arda's attacking midfielder, who was involved in three of the four goals, showcasing creativity and clinical finishing. This result leaves Septemvri Sofia deep in relegation trouble, while Arda climbs the table, building momentum for the final stretch of the season. The Septemvri manager lamented his team's defensive fragility, while his Arda counterpart hailed a complete away performance.