Peru’s Liga 1 2026 is entering its decisive phase, with Matchday 16 of the Clausura tournament under way and only two rounds left in the campaign. Sporting Cristal, Universitario and Sport Huancayo share the top of the Clausura standings, while Alianza Lima still lead the cumulative table.
Cumulative table
Alianza Lima top the aggregate standings with 68 points, ahead of Universitario de Deportes on 60. FBC Melgar and Deportivo Garcilaso are level on 54 points, and Cusco FC are also on 51. The cumulative race will decide qualification for next season’s international tournaments and who contests the national title.
A tight Clausura race
The fight for the Clausura is far closer. Sporting Cristal, Universitario and Sport Huancayo are all on 31 points, but Sporting Cristal hold the edge on goal difference (+17), ahead of Universitario (+11) and Sport Huancayo (+8). Deportivo Garcilaso, Alianza Lima and Alianza Atlético are chasing on 28 points each.
Matchday 16 results and fixtures
The round opened on Friday 6 November with Atlético Grau hosting Cusco FC at La Matanza in Piura. The visitors struggled in the northern heat and were beaten heavily by Atlético Grau, who won 3-0.
On Saturday 7 November, ADT drew 1-1 with Sporting Cristal in a late equaliser, a result that deepens ADT’s problems at the bottom of the table. Later that day, FC Cajamarca host Alianza Atlético, FBC Melgar face Juan Pablo II, and Cienciano meet Sport Huancayo at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, where the visitors will be looking to stay in the race for the top spot.
Sunday 8 November closes the round. Los Chankas welcome Alianza Lima in Andahuaylas, Sport Boys face UTC in Callao, Deportivo Garcilaso host Comerciantes Unidos, and Universitario receive CD Moquegua at the Monumental. Universitario need three points and other results to go into the final round with a chance of lifting the Clausura title.
Points deductions
The standings also reflect several sanctions for unpaid debts: UTC have had 10 points deducted, Sport Boys four, FC Cajamarca two and ADT one.
Source: depor.com
