Following the defeat of Michael II's and Manfred's forces in the Battle of Pelagonia, the new Nicaean forces continued their advance by capturing all of Manfred's domains in Albania, with the exception of Durrës.
Pärast Mikhael II ja Manfredi vägede kaotust Pelagonia lahingus jätkasid uued Nikaia väed edenemist, vallutades kõik Manfredi valdused Albaanias peale Durrësi.