Maribor and NK Publikum Celje played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the Slovenia 1.Liga on February 1, 2026. The match at the Ljudski vrt was a classic, featuring six goals, dramatic momentum shifts, and a late equalizer that ensured the points were shared. Celje took a surprise two-goal lead in the first half, but Maribor staged a famous comeback to lead 3-2 heading into the final minutes. However, Celje showed tremendous character to score a last-gasp equalizer, snatching a point from the jaws of defeat. The result had implications at the top of the table, with both title-chasing sides dropping points in a thrilling encounter.