NK Aluminij claimed a 2-1 home victory over league leaders NK Publikum Celje in the Slovenia 1.Liga on March 6, 2026. This result at the Aluminij Sports Park was a major upset and one of the shocks of the Slovenian season, halting Celje's momentum at the top of the table. Aluminij, fighting in the lower half of the standings, took a surprise lead and then doubled their advantage against the run of play. Celje, as expected, dominated possession and managed to pull a goal back to set up a nervy finish, but Aluminij held on for a famous and hard-fought three points. The win provided a massive boost to Aluminij's survival hopes, while for Celje it was a rare blip in an otherwise dominant campaign. The Aluminij manager hailed his team's belief and defensive discipline, while the Celje coach conceded his side was not at its best.