Persiku Kudus Bebas Degradasi, Tiga Laga Penutup Jadi Ajang Pembuktian

Suara Pecari – 18 April 2026 | Persiku Kudus secured safety from relegation in Pegadaian Championship 2025/26, finishing 7th in Group East with 27 points.

The club collected 7 wins, 6 draws, 11 defeats in 24 matches, creating a gap that makes it impossible for lower teams to overtake.

Persiba Balikpapan sits ninth with 17 points, and even winning the remaining three games (max 9 points) cannot match Persiku’s tally.

Persipal FC, with only seven points, is already condemned to drop to the third tier next season.

Head coach Bambang Pujo Sumantri expressed gratitude for the achievement but warned against complacency ahead of the final three fixtures.

He emphasized maintaining consistency and aiming for the best possible results to close the season on a positive note.

The next match is an away game against PSS Sleman at Maguwoharjo Stadium on 20 April, a test of Persiku’s recent form.

Following that, Persiku will host Deltras FC on 26 April before traveling to face Persipura Jayapura on 2 May for the season finale.

In the third round, Persiku showed improvement, unbeaten in six games with three wins and three draws, boosting confidence for the closing stage.

Igor Costa and his squad hope the momentum will translate into higher placement in the final standings, even though relegation is no longer a concern.

PSS Sleman’s coach Ansyari Lubis confirmed his team is fully fit and motivated ahead of the clash, stressing the importance of seizing the opportunity to retain the top spot.

Ansyari noted possible rotation for the match, depending on players’ fitness and tactical readiness, after three more training sessions.

Both clubs understand that the encounter could influence the championship race, with PSS currently leading the table and Persiku aiming for a respectable finish.

The upcoming fixtures represent the last chance for Persiku to accumulate points, improve goal difference, and finish the campaign with dignity.

With relegation fears gone, Persiku will focus on delivering solid performances, hoping to end the campaign on a high note for fans and stakeholders.

Persiku’s recent unbeaten run has lifted them to a positive goal difference of +3, an improvement over the negative balance they carried at mid‑season.

The club’s management announced a modest bonus for players who contribute to a top‑five finish, aiming to sustain motivation through the final stretch.

PSS Sleman, currently first in Group East with 30 points, views the clash as a chance to extend their lead and secure the championship outright.

Analysts note that the three remaining matchdays will likely decide the final ranking for several teams battling for continental qualification spots.