Khuzestan Premier League
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| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | 3rd Division |
| Relegation to | Khuzestan League One |
| Domestic cup(s) | Hazfi Cup |
| Current champions | Eftekhar Shooshtar (2018-19) |
| Website | Website |
| Current: 2021–22 Khuzestan Premier League | |
The Khuzestan Premier League is the premier football league of Khuzestan province and the fifth-highest in the Iranian football pyramid after the 3rd Division.[1] Prior to the 2017-18 season, the league maintained 14 teams, however beginning with the 2017-18 season, 16 teams compete in one group with the winner of the league being promoted to the 3rd Division and the last place team getting relegated to the Khuzestan Division 1 League.
In the past, the number of teams has fluctuated. Prior to the 2017-18 season, the league comprised 14 teams. However, since then, the league has expanded to 16 teams. At the end of the season, the club with the most points becomes the champion of the league. The Champion gets promoted to the 3rd Division League while the bottom team is relegated to the Khuzestan League 1.
