**Escorpiones Belén sits at the bottom of the Apertura 2026 table after nine rounds with just four points and a -9 goal difference, placing it as the clearest early candidate for relegation in the 10-team Liga FPD.** Herediano, a historically strong side, has also struggled with seven points and sits ninth, while Pérez Zeledón holds eighth on eight points. San Carlos and Puntarenas occupy the mid-table danger zone. The league typically relegates the last-placed team at season’s end following the combined Apertura and Clausura results, so current form, upcoming fixtures against stronger sides like Saprissa and Cartaginés, and any roster adjustments will shape trader views on which clubs face the steepest climb to avoid the drop to Liga de Ascenso.