Corinthians learn play-in rivals in the Women’s Paulista Championship | OneFootball

Throughout the night this Wednesday (26), Corinthians hosted Taubaté at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, in a match valid for the seventh and final round of the 2026 Paulista Women’s Championship, and thrashed the opponent 6-2. The goals for the Brabas were scored by Ariel Godoi (three times), Tamires, Jaqueline, and Jhonson.

As a result, Alvinegro finished the first phase of the state competition in third place in the overall standings with 13 points — four wins, one draw, and two losses — 20 goals scored and eight conceded, behind Ferroviária and Palmeiras (both teams with 16 points). Because of this, Timão did not secure a direct spot in the semifinals and will face Red Bull Bragantino in the play-in — for those who finished the competition between third and sixth place.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

The base dates for the two matches will be November 18 and 22 of this year. Soon, the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) should announce the details of the matchup. Having had the better campaign in the first phase, Corinthians will play the second match at home. Throughout the history of the women’s game, the two teams have faced each other 15 times, with 13 wins for the Brabas and two draws — 43 goals scored and six conceded.

In the current season, the club from Parque São Jorge has faced Massa Bruta in women’s football on two occasions. In the Brazilian Championship of the category, in April, Timão thrashed them 5-1. Then, in this year’s Paulistão opener, away from home, they beat the team from Bragança Paulista 6-0, with three goals from forward Ariel Godoi.

If they qualify for the semifinals, Corinthians will face Palmeiras. Ferroviária, in turn, will play against the winner of the match between São Paulo and Santos. Timão are seeking to win the state title for the first time since the 2023 season, since in the last two years they finished as runners-up twice after losing to Palmeiras in the respective finals.

From now on, the Brabas turn their focus to the first leg of the quarterfinals of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship. On August 31, Monday, at 7:15 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Independência, Timão will face Cruzeiro. The second match will take place on the 7th, Brazil’s Independence Day holiday, at 5 p.m. (Brasília time).

There is still no decision on whether the match will be at Fazendinha, Parque São Jorge, or Neo Química Arena. In the first phase, Alvinegro had the second-best campaign, totaling 38 points — 12 wins, two draws, and three losses — 42 goals scored and 18 conceded.

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