Iraqi Second Division League
Football league
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The Iraqi Second Division League is a football league that is the fourth tier of the Iraqi football league system.[1] The league was founded in 1974, and consists of 20 teams split into two groups. The winners of each group are promoted to the Iraqi First Division League and advance to the final to compete for the league title. The runners-up of each group compete in a two-legged third place play-off, with the winners also being promoted to the First Division League.
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| Founded | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| Number of clubs | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | Iraqi First Division League |
| Relegation to | Iraqi Third Division League |
| Current champions | Aliyat Al-Shorta (1st title) (2024–25) |
| Current: 2025–26 Iraqi Second Division League | |
The two teams that finish bottom of their group are relegated to the Iraqi Third Division League. The ninth-placed teams of each group compete in a two-legged play-off, with the loser also being relegated to the Third Division League. The league is governed by the Iraq Football Association (IFA).[2]
In the 2024–25 season, Aliyat Al-Shorta won the championship title after defeating Masafi Al-Shamal 3–1 in the final match.[3]
Competition name
| Period | Name |
|---|---|
| 1974–1995 | National Clubs Fourth Division League |
| 1995–1999 | Third Division League |
| 1999–2000 | Fourth Division League |
| 2000–2002 | Third Division League |
| 2002–2003 | Fourth Division League |
| 2003–2023 | Third Division League |
| 2023–present | Second Division League |
Current clubs
2025–26 season
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Al-Mawarid Al-Maiya | Al-Suwaira |
| Al-Radd | Al-Khidhir |
| Sulaymaniya | Al-Jawhara |
| Naft Al-Shamal | Akkad |
| Al-Sinaat Al-Harbiya | Al-Kifl |
| Tuz | Safwan |
| Al-Tijara | Al-Zubair |
| Al-Sikak | Tishreen |
| Al-Khalis | Al-Numaniya |
| Al-Nasr Al-Anbari | Al-Kut |