Botev Vratsa vs Septemvri Sofia

25 October 2025 · Bulgarian First League · 2025/26 · Referee Radoslav Gidzhenov

Full time 2 – 1

Half-time: 0–0

  • R. Tsonev 82’ (pen)
  • D. Genov 85’
  • S. Stoichkov 53’

Match summary

Botev Vratsa came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Septemvri Sofia, with a late winner. It was goalless at half-time.

S. Stoichkov put Septemvri Sofia ahead in the 53rd minute, R. Tsonev equalised from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute, and D. Genov won it in the 85th minute.

The chances backed that up: Botev Vratsa created 1.41 expected goals (xG) from 9 shots to Septemvri Sofia's 0.52 from 9. Botev Vratsa had a player sent off.

Match stats

38% Possession 62%
9 Shots 9
4 Shots on target 3
0 Corners 4
256 Passes 471
70.7% Pass accuracy 83.4%
4 Tackles 0
13 Fouls 21
3 Yellow cards 3
1 Red cards 0
3 Offsides 2

Key events

Botev Vratsa Septemvri Sofia
Kick-off
11’
V. Ochayi
16’
G. IvanovV. Ochayi
27’
S. StoichkovShot on target
I. Yurukov
30’
I. YurukovSecond yellow
42’
45’
G. IvanovShot on target
Half-time0-0
R. TsonevA. Souda
46’
Second half underway
51’
F. MattoirM. Parra
53’
S. StoichkovRight foot shot0-1 (Septemvri Sofia)
D. Genov
55’
V. NaydenovB. Penchev
64’
74’
S. VasilevM. Stamatov
75’
G. Ivanov
B. ChorbadzhiyskiShot on target
75’
R. TsonevPenalty1-1 (Botev Vratsa)
82’
D. GenovRight foot shot2-1 (Botev Vratsa)
85’
87’
R. Schouten
M. SmolenskiA. Stoyanov
89’
M. DichevD. Genov
89’
M. Smolenski
90+2’
R. TsonevShot on target
90+2’
R. MarinovI. Goranov
90+3’
Full-time2-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.41 0.52 53’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), 0-1 53’ 82’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), 1-1 82’ 85’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), 2-1 85’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.41 0.52 53’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), 0-1 Stoichkov 53’ 82’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), 1-1 Tsonev 82’ 85’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), 2-1 Genov 85’
Botev Vratsa 1.41 xGSeptemvri Sofia 0.52 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Septemvri Sofia attacking Botev Vratsa attacking 
82’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), penalty, 0.76 xG, goal 85’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.43 xG, goal 90’ S. Wade (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.15 xG, off target 46’ M. Parra (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.12 xG, off target 90+2’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.10 xG, saved 38’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 77’ B. Fourrier (Septemvri Sofia), from a corner, 0.05 xG, off target 78’ R. Ivey (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.05 xG, blocked 2’ B. Fourrier (Septemvri Sofia), set piece, 0.04 xG, off target 53’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.03 xG, goal 75’ B. Chorbadzhiyski (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.03 xG, saved 27’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), set piece, 0.02 xG, saved 21’ A. Souda (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 45’ G. Ivanov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 33’ G. Ivanov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.01 xG, blocked 10’ B. Penchev (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 19’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.01 xG, blocked 4’ B. Penchev (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.01 xG, off target 82’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), penalty, 0.76 xG, goal 85’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.43 xG, goal 90’ S. Wade (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.15 xG, off target 46’ M. Parra (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.12 xG, off target 90+2’ R. Tsonev (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.10 xG, saved 38’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 77’ B. Fourrier (Septemvri Sofia), from a corner, 0.05 xG, off target 78’ R. Ivey (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.05 xG, blocked 2’ B. Fourrier (Septemvri Sofia), set piece, 0.04 xG, off target 53’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.03 xG, goal 75’ B. Chorbadzhiyski (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.03 xG, saved 27’ S. Stoichkov (Septemvri Sofia), set piece, 0.02 xG, saved 21’ A. Souda (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 45’ G. Ivanov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 33’ G. Ivanov (Septemvri Sofia), open play, 0.01 xG, blocked 10’ B. Penchev (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 19’ D. Genov (Botev Vratsa), open play, 0.01 xG, blocked 4’ B. Penchev (Botev Vratsa), set piece, 0.01 xG, off target
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Botev Vratsa 5-3-2 Starting XI
Evtimov
Ivey
Kabashi
Chorbadzhiyski
Stoev
Goranov 90’
Stoyanov 89’
Yurukov
Penchev 64’
Souda 46’
Genov 89’
Septemvri Sofia 4-2-1-3 Starting XI
Georgiev
Schouten
Hristov
Wade
Stamatov 74’
Baurenski
Ochayi 16’
Serber
Parra 51’
Fourrier
Stoichkov

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
D. Evtimov
90′ 3 1 26 1 – – – –
Defenders5 players
R. Ivey
90′ – – – 8 1 23 – – – –
A. Kabashi
90′ – – – 6 2 33 – – 1 –
B. Chorbadzhiyski
90′ – 3 – 7 5 26 2 – – –
M. Stoev
90′ 1 – – 3 3 34 – – – –
I. Goranov Taken off
90′ – 2 – 2 1 25 – – – –
Midfielders6 players
A. Stoyanov Taken off
90′ – – 20 2 – – 1 1 – – –
I. Yurukov
43′ – – 14 – – 1 – 3 2 1 –
B. Penchev Taken off
67′ – – 5 – – 1 – 1 1 – –
R. Tsonev Came on as a substitute
52′ 1 – 14 1 – – 1 2 – 2 –
V. Naydenov Came on as a substitute
33′ – – 5 – – – – 1 1 – –
M. Smolenski Came on as a substitute
8′ – – 3 – – 1 – 2 1 2 –
Forwards3 players
A. Souda Taken off
49′ – – 1 – 0.02 – 1 6 4 14 –
D. Genov Taken off
90′ 1 – 2 1 0.44 – – 1 1 13 –
M. Dichev Came on as a substitute
8′ – – – – – – – 1 – 1 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Botev Vratsa LDWLL
Septemvri Sofia LLDDW

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Botev Vratsa 3-2 Septemvri Sofia, 02 May 25 Next meeting: Septemvri Sofia 0-0 Botev Vratsa, 06 Apr 26  All Botev Vratsa vs Septemvri Sofia meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.