Hong Kong Third Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League is the third and the lowest level of football competition under the organization of Hong Kong Football Association. It is divided into two parallel leagues: Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League. The first one is competed by club teams while the later one is played by teams sent by each District Council of Hong Kong. The top two teams in each league enter into the Third Division League Final Round to compete for the two promotion places to Hong Kong Second Division League.
Format & Rules
- maximum number of teams in Third 'A' Division League and Third 'District' Division League is 20 teams.
- No foreign players are allowed in the teams.
Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League
- Each team plays with the other teams once. The top team grants champion and it enter the Third Division League Final Round with the runner-up team.
- There must be at least 3 players younger than 26 years old playing in each match.
- The bottom two teams in the league will not be allowed to enter the league next season.
Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League
- Each team plays with the other teams once. The top team grants champion and it enter the Third Division League Final Round with the runner-up team.
- There must be at most 3 players older than 26 years old playing in each match.
- There is no relegation system for the league
Third Division League Final Round
- Each team plays with the other teams once. The top two team promote to the Second Division.
- The last two teams stay in their original leagues.
Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League
Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League
Hong Kong Third Division League Final Round
The champion and first runner-up of Hong Kong Third 'A' Division League and Hong Kong Third 'District' Division League are qualified to the Hong Kong Third Division League Final Round. Winner and the first runner-up of final round are promoted to Hong Kong Second Division League while the other two teams are staying in their third division league.
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