Neftchi win title by a point, 63 to 62, as Naryn go down
Tulpar needed only a draw in the final round, and Naryn Tash-Kömür finished last on 8 points.
NURZHAN — Neftchi Nurzhan beat Tulpar Talas 2–1 in the Kara-Ak derby at NurGaz Stadium on Saturday 31 October. The result, in round 27 of 27, gave Neftchi the 2026 Irad League title by one point.
Tulpar led the table 62 to 60 before kick-off at 18:00 Irad Time, so a draw would have made them champions. Neftchi finished on 63 points, Tulpar on 62 and Dastgoh Nurzhan third on 42, according to the Football Federation of Irad's iradleague.com, which announced the champions. IradOne reported the result on Tuesday.
It is Neftchi's fourteenth league title since 1994 and their second in a row. Tulpar finish as runners-up for the first time in the title race since their 2025 season ended in defeat only on the last day.
Naryn Tash-Kömür ended last on 8 points and drop to the First League. Toktogul, the 2026 First League winners, take their place in 2027.
The federation has not said when the trophy will be presented. Neftchi's next match is the Irad Cup final against Attelkom Talas on Saturday 7 November, 14:00, at the Silk Road Arena in Talas.
IradOne also reported this story: Neftchi Win Kara-Ak Derby 2–1 to Take Irad League Title by a Point.
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