Hercules Football Club, based in Thessaloniki, has officially returned to Greece's Super League after a lengthy absence of nine years. The team clinched their promotion by defeating Anagenisi Karditsas 1-0 with a goal from Koursta in the 90th minute of the match. This victory was crucial as it combined with a draw from Niki Volou, ensuring that Hercules mathematically secured its position within the top tier of Greek football.

With three games remaining in the Super League 2 playoffs (1st group), Hercules currently holds a nine-point lead over Anagenisi Karditsas. Their success can also be attributed to their strong performance during the regular season, where they finished at the top of the standings, providing them with an advantage in the event of a tie for promotion.

In parallel matches within the same group, Niki Volou managed to draw against Asteras B, while other games saw Kavala defeating PAS Giannina 3-0 and Nestos Chrysoupoli overcoming PAOK B 1-0. The excitement in these playoffs highlights the competitive spirit within the league and underscores the significance of Hercules' return to the top.