2023 Jordanian Second Division League
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Marj Al-Hamam
Wadi Al-Rayan
| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Dougra[1] |
| Promoted | Dougra (As of 27 December 2024)[2] Al-Karmel Jerash |
| Relegated | Bala'ama Marj Al-Hamam Wadi Al-Rayan |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of 24 November 2023. | |
The 2023 Jordanian Second Division League started on 7 September 2023[3] and concluded on 24 November 2023.[4]
The league featured 10 teams from the 2023 campaign, two new teams relegated from the 2023 Division 1: Al-Turra and Alia, and three new teams promoted from the 2023 Jordanian Third Division: Arhaba, Shabab Hauran and Shabab Um Al-Sarab.[5]
Dougra won the league title, but had originally been handed relegation to the Third Division League by the Jordan Football Association.[6] Al-Karmel was promoted to 2024 Jordanian First Division League along with Jerash. Bala'ama, Marj Al-Hamam and Wadi Al-Rayan also got relegated to the Third Division League.
On 27 December 2024, the JFA reversed their decision on Dougra, and confirmed that they would participate in the First Division League.[7]
Team changes
A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 10 sides from the 2022 Jordanian Second Division League, two relegated from the 2022 season and four promoted from the 2022 Jordanian Third Division League.[8]
The following teams have changed division since the 2022 season.
To Division 2
Promoted from 2022 Third Division[9]
Relegated from 2022 First Division
Promoted to 2023 First Division
Relegated to 2023 Third Division