Iraqi First Division League
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The Iraqi First Division League is a football league that is the third tier of the Iraqi football league system, which was founded in 1974. The league consists of 20 teams split into two groups.[1] The top two teams are promoted directly to the Iraqi Premier Division League, while the two lowest teams are relegated to the Iraqi Second Division League. The league is governed by the Iraq Football Association (IFA).[2]
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| Founded | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Iraqi Premier Division League |
| Relegation to | Iraqi Second Division League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Iraq FA Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League Two (via Iraq FA Cup) |
| Current champions | Al-Mosul (2023–24) |
| Current: 2023–24 Iraqi First Division League | |
In the 2023–24 season, Al-Mosul won the championship title after defeating Al-Kadhimiya 6–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the final match.[3]
| Period | Name |
|---|---|
| 1974–1995 | National Clubs Third Division |
| 1995–1999 | Second Division League |
| 1999–2000 | Third Division League |
| 2000–2002 | Second Division League |
| 2002–2003 | Third Division League |
| 2003–2023 | Second Division League |
| 2023–present | First Division League |
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