Tunisia: AS Djerba Relegated to Ligue 3

Tunisian League Update: Key Results from Matchday 27

Three matches were played this Tuesday as part of the 27th round of the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1.

Espérance de Zarzis secured a narrow 3-2 victory away at AS Djerba, a result that confirms AS Djerba’s relegation to the second division next season. Meanwhile, Stade Gabésien edged their local rivals Avenir Sportif de Gabès (ASG) 2-1 in the highly anticipated Gabes derby.

Elsewhere, AS Marsa claimed a solid win over Stade Tunisien, reinforcing their position in the mid-table battle.

Following these games and before Wednesday’s fixtures, Espérance de Zarzis stands fifth with 42 points, just ahead of AS Marsa in sixth (39 points) and Stade Tunisien in seventh (37 points). AS Djerba’s struggles this season have condemned them to relegation, currently sitting last with 17 points.

Current Provisional League Table (Top 16):

1. Club Africain – 53 pts

2. Espérance de Tunis – 53 pts

3. Étoile du Sahel – 50 pts

4. Club Sportif Sfaxien – 45 pts

5. Espérance de Zarzis – 42 pts

6. Avenir Sportif de Marsa – 39 pts

7. Stade Tunisien – 37 pts

8. Club Athlétique Bizertin – 36 pts

9. Stade Gabésien – 36 pts

10. Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise – 33 pts

11. Club Sportif Hammam-Lif – 31 pts

12. El Gawafel Sportives de Gafsa – 25 pts

13. Étoile Sportive de Metlaoui – 25 pts

14. Union Sportive Monastirienne – 22 pts

15. Avenir Sportif de Gabès – 19 pts

16. Avenir Sportif de Djerba – 17 pts

The league remains fiercely competitive, with the title race and relegation battles entering a critical phase as the season approaches its climax.