Ykkösliiga
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Ykkösliiga (English:"League Number One"; Swedish: "Liga Ettan") is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system (after the Veikkausliiga), managed by the Football Association of Finland. The teams in Ykkösliiga also play a pre-season league cup, the Ykkösliigacup.[1][2]
Quick Facts Founded, First season ...
Founded | 2022 |
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First season | 2024 |
Country | Finland |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 10 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Veikkausliiga (1–2 depending on the promotion play-offs) |
Relegation to | Ykkönen (1–2 depending on the relegation play-offs) |
Domestic cup(s) | Suomen Cup |
League cup(s) | Ykkösliigacup |
TV partners | Ruutu+ |
Website | Ykkösliiga |
Current: 2024 Ykkösliiga |
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The nation-wide second-tier league was first established in 1973 as I divisioona. It was later renamed Ykkönen, starting in 1994. The new and current Ykkösliiga will start running in 2024, and the former second-tier Ykkönen continues as the new third-tier level.