**In the early stages of the 2026-27 Liga FPD Apertura, Escorpiones Belén sits at the foot of the table with just 4 points from 9 matches, while Herediano (7 points) and Pérez Zeledón (8 points) also occupy the lower positions amid a 10-team league that will retain its current size for this cycle.** Relegation is decided by the aggregate table across Apertura and Clausura tournaments, with the last-placed side dropping to Liga de Ascenso. Recent results highlight defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent form among the bottom clubs, contrasting with stronger starts from Saprissa, Cartaginés, and Sporting San José. Inter San Carlos’s promotion and Guadalupe FC’s prior relegation set the roster context, while schedule congestion, Sub-21 minute requirements, and mid-season momentum shifts will influence the final aggregate standings and trader views on the likely relegated side.