Santos in the Brasileirão: history, fixtures, outlook for 2026 | OneFootball

The Santos team kicks off the 2026 Brasileirão this Wednesday, when they visit Chapecoense at 8 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Condá in Chapecó. In light of this, Gazeta Esportiva provides an overview of the Peixe's recent participations in the national competition, the current standings, and the prospects for this season's edition.

Santos' History

Alongside Flamengo, Santos is the third most successful team in the Brazilian Championship. In the history of the national competition, Peixe has lifted the trophy eight times (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 2002, and 2004). However, they have been experiencing a 22-year drought without achieving the goal again.

During this period without Brasileirão titles, Santos was even relegated to the Série B of the national competition. After a lackluster campaign in 2023, the team played the 2024 season in the Second Division, where they became champions and returned to the top tier last season.

The return, however, was not pleasant for Santos fans, who saw the club struggle to secure their stay. The fight against relegation lasted until the final rounds of the championship, but ended with Santos in 12th place and, consequently, a spot in the Copa Sudamericana.

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How is Santos doing?

Santos is going through a delicate moment this season. In the Campeonato Paulista, they have only one victory, in the competition's debut against Novorizontino. Since then, they have had three draws and one loss, with classics against Palmeiras and Corinthians along the way.

With these results, Peixe is outside the qualification zone for the quarterfinals of the State Championship, in tenth place on the table, with only six points. The top eight advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

Detailed Schedule for Peixe

Prospects for the Current Edition

After a below-expected season in 2025, Santos aims to forget the performance of the previous edition to occupy the upper part of the table in this year's Brazilian Championship.

So far, Peixe has shown little activity in the transfer market, and the only reinforcements for the season are Gabigol and Gabriel Menino, in addition to the return of midfielder Miguelito. However, the club views the promotion of young players from the academy to the main squad positively.

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