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Türkiye 3. Lig: Everything You Need to Know
If you are a fan of Turkish football, you might be familiar with the top two divisions: Süper Lig and TFF 1. Lig. But did you know that there is another professional league in Turkey that offers a lot of excitement, drama, and quality? It is called Türkiye 3. Lig, and it is the third tier of professional football in Turkey.
In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about Türkiye 3. Lig: what it is, how it works, who plays in it, why you should follow it, and how you can watch it.
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What is Türkiye 3. Lig?
Türkiye 3. Lig is the third level of professional football in Turkey, below Süper Lig and TFF 1. Lig. It was founded in 2001 as a replacement for the former third division, which was split into two leagues: TFF 2. Lig and TFF 3. Lig.
The history of Türkiye 3. Lig
The first season of Türkiye 3. Lig was played in 2001-2002 with 54 teams divided into three groups of 18 teams each. The top two teams from each group were promoted to TFF 2. Lig, while the bottom four teams from each group were relegated to the regional amateur league.
Since then, the format and number of teams have changed several times. In 2005-2006, the number of teams was reduced to 36 and divided into two groups of 18 teams each. In 2006-2007, the number of teams was increased to 54 again and divided into three groups of 18 teams each.
In 2009-2010, the number of teams was increased to 63 and divided into four groups of nine teams each in the first stage, followed by two groups of nine teams each in the second stage for promotion and relegation purposes.
In 2010-2011, the number of teams was reduced to 54 again and divided into three groups of 18 teams each.
In 2014-2015, the number of teams was increased to 72 and divided into four groups of 18 teams each.
In 2020-2021, due In 2020-2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of teams was reduced to 68 and divided into four groups of 17 teams each. The season was also shortened and played in two stages: the regular season and the play-offs.
The format of Türkiye 3. Lig
The current format of Türkiye 3. Lig is as follows:
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In the regular season, each team plays 32 matches, 16 at home and 16 away, against the other teams in their group.
The top two teams from each group qualify for the promotion play-offs, while the bottom three teams from each group are relegated to the regional amateur league.
In the promotion play-offs, the eight qualified teams are divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team plays six matches, three at home and three away, against the other teams in their group.
The top team from each group is promoted to TFF 2. Lig, while the second-placed team from each group plays a one-off match against the third-placed team from the other group for the final promotion spot.
The teams of Türkiye 3. Lig
The teams that are currently competing in Türkiye 3. Lig are:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Adıyaman 1954
Ağrı 1970
Ankara Demirspor
Arhavi Spor
Aksaray Belediyespor
Amed Sportif Faaliyetler
Batman Petrolspor
Bergama Belediyespor
Altındağ Belediyespor
Beylerbeyi SK
Bodrumspor
Büyükçekmece Tepecikspor
Bayburt Özel İdarespor
Cizrespor
Ceyhanspor
Düzcespor
Cengelköy SK
Diyarbekirspor AŞ
Darica Gençlerbirliği
Erokspor AŞ
Dersimspor AŞ
Ergene Velimeşespor AŞ
Diyarbakırspor AŞ
Gaziosmanpaşa SK AŞ
Elazığ Karakoçan FK AŞ
Fethiyespor AŞ
Esenler Erokspor AŞ
Gölcükspor AŞ
Fatsa Belediyespor AŞ
Gümüşhanespor
Görelespor
Halide Edip Adıvar SK
Karşıyaka SK
Karacabey Belediyespor
Kızılcabölükspor
Kırıkkale Büyük Anadoluspor
Kozanspor FK
Kırşehir Belediyespor
Kocaelispor
Lüleburgazspor
Mardin Fosfatspor
Muğlaspor
Nevşehir Belediyespor
Nazilli Belediyespor
Serik Belediyespor
Somaspor AŞ
Pazarspor AŞ
Sakaryaspor AŞ
Sultanbeyli Belediyespor
Tire 1922 Spor AŞ
Sivas Belediyespor
Sultangazispor AŞ
Tarsus İdman Yur Tarsus İdman Yurdu
Van Spor FK
Yeni Altındağ Belediyespor
Yomraspor
Some of these teams have played in the higher divisions before, such as Karşıyaka, Kocaelispor, Sakaryaspor, and Diyarbakırspor. Some of them are newly established or reformed, such as Elazığ Karakoçan, Mardin Fosfat, and Diyarbekirspor. Some of them have interesting names or stories, such as Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, which represents the Kurdish identity of the region, or Halide Edip Adıvar, which is named after a famous Turkish novelist and feminist.
Why should you follow Türkiye 3. Lig?
You might be wondering why you should follow Türkiye 3. Lig, when there are more popular and prestigious leagues in Turkey and abroad. Well, there are many reasons why Türkiye 3. Lig is worth your attention and support. Here are some of them:
The excitement of promotion and relegation battles
One of the most thrilling aspects of Türkiye 3. Lig is the fierce competition for promotion and relegation. Every season, five teams from each group have a chance to move up or down the football pyramid. This means that every match counts, and every point matters. The promotion play-offs are especially tense and dramatic, as they decide the fate of eight teams in a matter of weeks. The final match between the second-placed teams from each group is often a nail-biter, as it determines the last team to join the second division.
On the other hand, the relegation battles are also intense and heartbreaking, as they determine which teams will lose their professional status and drop to the regional amateur league. The bottom three teams from each group face the risk of losing their players, staff, fans, and income. The last matches of the season are often full of emotions and surprises, as some teams manage to escape the drop zone, while others succumb to it.
The opportunity to discover new talents and clubs
Another reason why you should follow Türkiye 3. Lig is the opportunity to discover new talents and clubs that might not get much exposure in the mainstream media. Türkiye 3. Lig is a breeding ground for young and promising players who dream of making it big in the higher divisions or abroad. Some of them have already made their mark in Türkiye 3. Lig, such as Batuhan Karadeniz, who scored 31 goals for Erokspor in 2019-2020, or Emre Öztürk, who scored 25 goals for Kırşehir Belediyespor in 2020-2021.
Türkiye 3. Lig is also a place where you can learn more about the diverse and rich culture of Turkish football. You can find clubs from different regions, cities, towns, and villages, each with their own history, identity, and fan base. You can witness the passion and loyalty of the fans who support their local teams with pride and joy. You can also enjoy the beautiful and unique stadiums and facilities that host the matches.
The passion and loyalty of the fans
The last reason why you should follow Türkiye 3. Lig is the passion and loyalty of the f