Countries | Romania |
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Founded | 1934 |
Number of teams | 32 (2x16) |
Levels on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Liga I |
Relegation to | Liga III |
Domestic cup(s) | Cupa României Supercupa României |
Current champions | Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ Petrolul Ploieşti (2010–11) |
TV partners | Digi Sport GSP TV Dolce Sport TVR 2 |
2011–12 Liga II |
Liga II is the second tier league of the Romanian football league system. The league acquired this name in the 2006-07, being previously called Divizia B.
Currently, the league is divided in two series of 16 team each, in which clubs are allocated based on logistic criteria. The top two sides from each section are promoted to the Liga I at the end of the season. The current champions are Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ and Petrolul Ploieşti. The bottom three teams from each series are relegated to the Liga III.
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Liga II has two parallel regional divisions, Seria I and Seria II, each with 16 teams. The clubs are divided based on a geographical criteria in order to avoid lengthy and expensive travels.
Generally, Seria I contains eastern teams while Seria II contains western sides, although clubs near the center of the country are allowed to choose in which division they will compete.
Starting with the 2013/2014 season, Liga II will have two series with 12 teams each. The championship will be finished with a play-off and play-out[1]
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