Tight at the top in Albania, Levski Sofia toppling Ludogorets, Crvena zvezda dominant

James Doolan brings us bang up to date in the various leagues of the Balkan region

With no February edition, there’s ground to make up across the Balkan leagues as competition has now fully settled back into its weekly rhythm.

The immediate post-winter noise has begun to fade, replaced by clearer indicators of structure, form and direction. March offers a more reliable read. New signings have had time to integrate, physical levels have stabilised, and tactical ideas are being tested consistently under match pressure. What looked uncertain in January is now either aligning or being exposed.

This update therefore focuses on where things stand now rather than early impressions, highlighting which sides are building momentum, where balance is still missing, and which developments may shape the early summer market.