**As of early September 2026, the LigaPro Serie A first stage is nearly complete after 29 matchdays, with the bottom six teams set to enter a relegation hexagonal starting September 20.** Points carry over into this playoff group, where the two lowest finishers drop to Serie B. Manta FC sits last with just 20 points and a -25 goal difference, appearing locked into the hexagonal and strong favorites for relegation. Delfín (27 points) and Técnico Universitario (29 points) occupy the next precarious spots, while Orense (33), Deportivo Cuenca (35), and Guayaquil City (36) remain in contention depending on the final date-30 results. Emelec recently climbed out of immediate danger with a 1-0 win over Manta. The hexagonal’s outcome will hinge on these carryover points, head-to-head results, and late-season form among the lower-table sides.