Novorizontino v Palmeiras: FPF appoints referees for the Paulistão finals

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·3 March 2026

Novorizontino v Palmeiras: FPF appoints referees for the Paulistão finals

The São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) decided this Tuesday on the referees responsible for officiating the finals of the Campeonato Paulista 2026, between Novorizontino and Palmeiras.

The first match of the finals, this Wednesday, at Arena Barueri, will be refereed by Matheus Delgado Candançan. The return match, which takes place on Sunday in Novo Horizonte, will be officiated by Flávio Rodrigues de Souza.

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Palmeiras, the current runner-up of the State Championship, is seeking its 27th title. Last year, the team was surpassed by Corinthians. Abel Ferreira's team eliminated Capivariano and São Paulo to reach the finals.

Novorizontino, on the other hand, is attempting to lift the trophy for the first time in its history. The Tiger boasts the best campaign of this tournament edition, having left behind Santos and Corinthians.

Finals Details

First leg: Wednesday, at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri
Second leg: Sunday, 8:30 PM, at Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, in Novo Horizonte

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