Hong Kong First Division League
Second-highest division in men's association football in Hong Kong / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hong Kong First Division League (Chinese: 香港甲組聯賽) is the second-highest division in the Hong Kong football league system. Established in 1908, it is the third oldest in Asia, after Calcutta and Bombay, and the oldest top-flight league system of the continent. The league was formerly the highest division in Hong Kong until the formation of the Hong Kong Premier League in 2014.
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Quick Facts Founded, Country ...
Founded | 1908; 116 years ago (1908) |
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Country | Hong Kong |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 12 (2023–24) |
Level on pyramid | 2 (2014–) 1 (1908–2014) |
Promotion to | Hong Kong Premier League |
Relegation to | Hong Kong Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) | FA Cup Junior Division |
Current champions | Central & Western (2022–23) |
Most championships | South China (41 titles) |
Website | hkfa.com |
Current: 2023–24 Hong Kong First Division |
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Since 1908, a total of 29 clubs have been crowned champions of the Hong Kong football system. South China are the most successful club, having won 41 times since their first participation in 1941.