The third-placed team in the top division, Arda, and the reigning champions, Ludogorets, finished their match in a 1-1 draw in the third round of the playoffs in Group One of the First League.

"The Eagles" (Ludogorets) took the lead with a goal by Dinis Almeida in the 53rd minute, following a cross from Ivan Yordanov. Tonislav Yordanov equalized in the 65th minute.

In stoppage time, Arda missed a golden opportunity to claim all three points when Chinonso Offor found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Bonmann but failed to score.