Sensational champions: How the 2026/27 season shook European football
From Austria to Norway: A review of the clubs that broke long-standing dominance to claim unexpected titles in the 2026/27 season.
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The 2026/27 football season was marked by an extraordinary number of unexpected outcomes in national leagues. Numerous clubs managed to break the long-standing dominance of favorites, securing titles for the first time in their history or after prolonged absences.
In Austria, LASK secured their second-ever championship title, edging out Sturm Graz. In Azerbaijan, the club Sabah, founded only in 2017, took the title from Qarabag. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, Levski Sofia ended Ludogorets' 14-year reign to claim their 27th championship.
Hungarian football witnessed the triumph of Győr, who finished ahead of Ferencváros, a club that appeared too focused on their European campaigns. In Denmark, AGF Aarhus returned to the top for the first time in 40 years, winning a tight race against FC Midtjylland. In Norway, Viking FK from Stavanger broke the dominance of the Bodø/Glimt, Molde, and Rosenborg trio, winning their first title since 1991.
Swiss side Thun achieved a unique feat by becoming champions in their very first season after returning to the Super League. In Scotland, Celtic narrowly defended their title against Hearts, who led until the closing minutes of the final matchday.