[6] Despite its good performance in the tournament, Sportivo Balcarce was relegated to the Primera B (second division) when both leagues, official "Asociación Argentina de Football" and dissident "Asociación Amateurs de Football" merged to form a unique league in 1927.

The other teams relegated were Alvear, Argentino de Banfield, Boca Alumni, Del Plata, General San Martín, Palermo, Progresista, Dock Sud, Sportsman and Universal.

[9][10][11][12] The team continued competing in the second division, being near to promote to the highest level in 1932 when it finished 2nd.

to Dock Sud, which finally won the championship, therefore achieving promotion to the first division.

[13] That was the last official tournament played by Sportivo Balcarce, never returning for any competition organized by the Argentine Association.