GD Vilar de Perdizes leads the 2026/27 edition of the AF Vila Real Honour Division after the first matchday of the championship was completed. The "Warriors of the Border" occupy first place in the standings on goal difference. The matchday was played with the exception of GD Valpaços and Sabroso SC, who swapped their fixtures by playing round 18.
In the home match against SC Cumieira, Steven Sanches' team won decisively 4-0. The scoring was opened by Fábio Pais just 6 minutes into the match, and at halftime the hosts were already leading 3-0. In the second half, Luis Borges completed the victory, setting the result at 4-0.
The standout match of the matchday was SC Vila Real against SC Régua, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The "Wolves of Marão" went into halftime leading 1-0 with a goal from André Azevedo, and John Lucas extended the advantage in the second half. SC Régua reacted and, through João Nuno and Paixão, managed the equaliser, earning a point for the Duriense side.
SC Vila Pouca, considered a title contender, defeated Mondinense FC 2-0 away from home. GDC Salto, which returned to competition in the Honour Division, suffered a heavy defeat at home against Atei FC by 5-2. Due to matchday inversion, GD Valpaços defeated Sabroso SC 2-1, with Júlio Batista's team securing all three points.
