Yemeni Second Division
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| Founded | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Yemen |
| Number of clubs | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Yemeni League |
| Relegation to | Yemeni Third Division |
| Domestic cup | President Cup |
The Yemeni Second Division is the second-tier league of association football in Yemen, operating under the auspices of the Yemen Football Association.[1][2]
The league was founded in 1990 following Yemeni unification.[3]
Format
Twenty teams representing local sports club typically compete in the league as of 2010, following FIFA requirements.[4] In 2013, the league switched to a group-style format with two groups of ten teams with matches played at centralized locations. Previously, the league was played in a home-and-away style.[5] By 2023, the league returned to the home-and-away format.[6]
Promotion/Relegation
The league's top four clubs are promoted to the Yemeni League while the four poorest performing clubs are relegated to the Yemeni Third Division.[7][8][9] At times, including prior to the 2023/2024 season, clubs boycotted the league system for suspending the promotion and relegation system.[6] Prior the 2025/2026 season, a play-off tournament was held prior to the start of the season to determine which clubs which compete in the Second and Third Divisions.[10]