CSM Reșița defeated league leaders CSM Slatina 3-1 to hand them their first loss of the season, while FC Bihor secured a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Bacău in the final match of Liga 2 round 9.
AJF Vaslui president Bogdan Gheorghiță has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Standard Vaslui coach Mihăiță Lungu following allegations that he physically assaulted a junior player during a match.
FCSB has introduced a new medical protocol mandating a minimum nine-month rest period for players with serious knee injuries, citing the complications faced by Mihai Popescu.
Universitatea Cluj secured a 3-1 victory over CFR Cluj in a rescheduled Superliga match, with captain Alex Chipciu highlighting squad depth and poor pitch conditions as key factors.
Sepsi OSK coach Ovidiu Burcă and players Nicolae Păun and Doru Andrei acknowledged Dinamo as their strongest opponent of the season following a 2-0 away loss on October 9, 2026.
Dinamo defeated Sepsi 2-0 on October 9, 2026, with Martin Pascual scoring his fifth goal of the season to help the team maintain a five-point lead at the top of the SuperLiga.
Dinamo defeated Sepsi 2-0 in the SuperLiga on October 9, 2026, moving five points clear at the top of the table while captain Cătălin Cîrjan dedicated the victory to former player Cătălin Hîldan.
FCSB president Mihai Stoica confirmed that Laurențiu Reghecampf is registered with the LPF and will manage the team against Oțelul on 2026-10-10 following the resolution of financial disputes.
The Romanian Football Federation has granted temporary permission for Laurențiu Reghecampf to manage FCSB in domestic competitions while a disciplinary case regarding unpaid debts remains unresolved.
Dinamo executive Andrei Nicolescu called for an end to xenophobic chants by fans and criticized Sepsi president Laszlo Dioszegi over hospitality issues following a 2-0 victory.
CFR Cluj captain Mario Camora attributed the team's 3-1 home loss to U Cluj to a lack of match rhythm following a three-week break and critical small details in the game.
Poli Timișoara is in discussions with Inter Milan regarding a friendly match for the inauguration of their new Eroii Timișoarei stadium, though head coach Dan Alexa has personally suggested opposing Rapid București instead.
Universitatea Cluj came from behind to win 3–1 away to CFR Cluj in their rescheduled SuperLiga derby on 8 October. Macalou scored twice and Mendy also found the net.
Universitatea Cluj secured a decisive 3-1 victory over CFR Cluj in a heated derby, sparking criticism from club officials regarding player conduct and pre-match rhetoric while manager Marius Șumudică pointed to financial insolvency and squad instability as the root causes of the defeat.