14 Aug 2026
How Postponed and Rescheduled Matches Affect a Liga MX Matchweek and Table
In Liga MX, the table can appear unbalanced when some clubs have played fewer matches. Learn how to identify outstanding fixtures, why the provisional standings change and what to watch in each matchweek.
What is a matchweek in Liga MX
A matchweek is a round of the competition. In Liga MX’s Apertura and Clausura tournaments, clubs normally play 17 matchweeks in the regular season. The table compares points, wins, goal difference and other criteria set out in the regulations. This comparison is provisional when a team has not yet played the same number of matches as its rivals.
A postponed match is not a lost point
A postponed match is a fixture scheduled for a particular date that was not played. The reason may be the international calendar, stadium conditions, security, weather or a league decision. Until the match is played, neither team receives any points. As a result, a club may appear below another in the table even though it could overtake them by winning its outstanding fixture.
What it means to have a game in hand
Having a game in hand means a club has played fewer matches than some of its rivals. If a team has 20 points from 11 matches and a rival has 22 from 12, the team with 20 could still reach 23 by winning its outstanding fixture. That does not guarantee it will move above them: a draw earns one point, a defeat earns none, and the tiebreakers may still work against them.
How a rescheduled match changes the table
When Liga MX confirms a new date, the outstanding fixture becomes part of that week’s calendar, but it remains assigned to the original matchweek for record-keeping purposes. After the match, the points are added to the overall table immediately. A matchweek that seemed to be over can therefore have a delayed impact on the race for positions, a direct place in the liguilla or a spot in the Play-In, in accordance with the tournament regulations.
How to read the table without getting confused
First, check the matches-played column, usually shown as JJ or PJ. Then compare points and goal difference only between clubs that have played the same number of matches. If there is a difference, calculate the maximum each team can add from its outstanding fixture: a win is worth three points and a draw one. The position shown is accurate at that moment, but the sporting comparison is only balanced when the teams have played the same number of matches.
Calendar changes near the end of the regular season
A postponement in the final matchweeks carries greater weight because there are fewer matches left to make up the points gap. It can also affect rest, travel and team selection, particularly if the new date is close to another fixture. To follow the situation accurately, check the official Liga MX schedule, the rescheduled date and each club’s number of matches before treating the table as definitive.
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