This last day of the Tercera RFEF VI group season promises a dramatic finish, with Orihuela as the central figure and Ilicitano ready to lend crucial support. Promotion to the Second RFEF looms for the winners, while the relegation scramble remains fiercely contested among several clubs.
The Vega Baja side had led the table for most of the campaign and only slipped at the very end when rivals stumbled elsewhere. Orihuela now depends on its own form to seal promotion, and the outcome will hinge on the coming fixtures and how other results unfold around them.
Orihuela on the brink of promotion (1-0)
In a moment that could redefine the club’s trajectory, the Oriolanos now look inward for the push they need. They travel to the Silla area for a Sunday game at 18:00, a match that could secure safety and potentially trigger an automatic jump to the Second RFEF. A victory would be decisive; a draw or loss would mean watching other results closely, especially Amidst Atzeneta, who host Elche’s Diego Quiles ground in a bid to keep pace.
The Franchiverde reserve squad can still influence the outcome. If Elche wins, Orihuela would clinch automatic promotion to the Second RFEF. If Elche falters, Orihuela must secure all three points in Silla to stay on course.
Illicitano has ended the season strongly, guided by Pato Graff and Nino. Their late surge has transformed a near-relegation fight into a possibility of entering the promotion playoffs. Yet the distance remains substantial, and the goal is uphill but not unattainable.
Despite the precarious position of Atzeneta, the Elche reserve team intends to finish with momentum, setting sights on the next campaign and a plan to compete at the top of the standings. Orihuela remains confident in their own outlook, and if the logical results play out, a Silla victory should be within reach. In Baja, Vega Baja could celebrate a Second RFEF promotion if the stars align, turning the night into a moment of triumph for the city.
The relegation battle adds extra drama, with four teams locked in a fight to avoid dropping to the Preferred. The stakes are high, and every result carries weight for the table’s lower end.
Orihuela could indirectly affect the lower ranks as well. A win in Silla would nearly seal relegation for Silla, reshaping the bottom of the table in a dramatic fashion.
Acero and Hercules engage in a decisive duel that could decide their destinies for the final standings. Both teams must win, and Hercules B also needs Silla to lose to Orihuela and Jove Español not to defeat Villarreal C, to keep their hopes alive.
Sunday’s schedule features a packed slate of matches that will ripple through the standings: Steel vs Hercules B at 18:00, Illicitano vs Atzeneta at 18:00, Young Spanish vs Villarreal C at 18:00, Levante B vs Castellon B at 18:00, Ray Ibense vs Patacona at 18:00, Roda vs Gandia at 18:00, Silla vs Orihuela at 18:00, Torrent vs Torrellano at 18:00, and the looming confrontations that decide who stays up or goes down.
Current classification paints a tight picture at the top: Orihuela leads with 57 points, followed by Atzeneta with 55, Torrent with 48, Athletic Levante with 48, and Rod with 46. Gandhia and Athletics Club Torrellano sit at 46 and 40 respectively, with Villarreal C on 39 and Potato on 35. Castellon B stands at 34, while Silla and Ray Ibense loom with 34 and 33. Nearby teams like Chair, Steel, Young Spaniard, and Hercules B trail further behind, their paths to promotion or safety now a matter of ticking clock and measured risk.
As the final matchday unfolds, supporters will be watching every kick closely. The tension is palpable, with promotion on one side and a battle to avoid relegation on the other. The outcome will shape not only the future of Orihuela but also the ambitions of the other clubs in this tightly contested division.
Citations: This report reflects the league’s late-season developments and match-day implications for the promotion race and relegation battles, drawing on game outcomes, standings, and team trajectories observed throughout the season. For verification, see league communications and team press summaries. (Sources cited in internal league records and match reports.)