TFF First League
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The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system
. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001. It was founded as the Turkish Second League Category A and started with 20 teams. The number of teams were reduced to 18 the season after, in 2002. The league was renamed TFF First League prior to the 2007–08 season. It was called Türk Telekom Lig A in 2006–2007 season.
Before the 2005–06 season, the top three teams were promoted to Süper Lig and the bottom three teams were relegated to the Turkish Second League Category B. Since the 2005–06 season through 2008–09
, the top two teams are directly promoted to the Süper Lig, the teams finishing third through sixth competed in a play-off. The third-placed team played a match with the sixth-placed team, while the fourth-placed team played against the fifth-placed team. The winners of both matches then played against each other to decide the third team that was promoted. In 2009–10 the third team was determined by play-off group games, in which the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6 th teams of normal season played in a one-game league system in a neutral venue. In 2010–11 play-off status changed again and elimination match system came back but this time on a two match (home and away) basis.
The league used not to allow for the clubs to sign foreign players.
(*) Kayseri Erciyesspor renamed themselves as Kayserispor. Kayserispor also became Kayseri Erciyesspor before the start of 2004–2005 season.
(1) These teams were play-off winners.
(2) Third teams were play-off winner.
Turkish football league system
The Turkish football system is divided into the following leagues.Promotion and relegation can occur through every league. This means a club in the Amateur Leagues may be promoted to the top flight Süper Lig. There are two stages to being promoted to the Turkish Third League. First, provinces who...
. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001. It was founded as the Turkish Second League Category A and started with 20 teams. The number of teams were reduced to 18 the season after, in 2002. The league was renamed TFF First League prior to the 2007–08 season. It was called Türk Telekom Lig A in 2006–2007 season.
Before the 2005–06 season, the top three teams were promoted to Süper Lig and the bottom three teams were relegated to the Turkish Second League Category B. Since the 2005–06 season through 2008–09
TFF First League 2008-09
The 2008–2009 TFF First League was the second-level football league of Turkey and the 46th season since its establishment in 1963–64.-Team summaries:-Standings:...
, the top two teams are directly promoted to the Süper Lig, the teams finishing third through sixth competed in a play-off. The third-placed team played a match with the sixth-placed team, while the fourth-placed team played against the fifth-placed team. The winners of both matches then played against each other to decide the third team that was promoted. In 2009–10 the third team was determined by play-off group games, in which the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6 th teams of normal season played in a one-game league system in a neutral venue. In 2010–11 play-off status changed again and elimination match system came back but this time on a two match (home and away) basis.
The league used not to allow for the clubs to sign foreign players.
TFF First League clubs, 2011–12
The clubs to play in the 2011–2012 season are listed below, alongside their home towns.| Club | Home town | Founded in | In league since | Finishing position last season |
| Adanaspor Adanaspor Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.... |
Adana Adana Adana is a city in southern Turkey and a major agricultural and commercial center. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean, in south-central Anatolia... |
1954 | 2008–09 | 12th |
| Akhisar Belediyespor Akhisar B.G.S. Akhisar Belediye Gençlik ve Spor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Akhisar. Formed in 1970, Akhisarspor are nicknamed Akigo... |
[[Manisa]] | 1970 | 2010–11 | 14th |
| Boluspor Boluspor Boluspor is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Bolu. The clubs plays in red and white kits, and have done so since their formation in 1965.... |
Bolu Bolu - Places of interest :The countryside around Bolu offers excellent walking and other outdoor pursuits. There are hotels in the town for visitors. Sights near the town include:* The 14th century mosque, Ulu Camii... |
1965 | 2007–08 | 7th |
| Bucaspor Bucaspor Bucaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Izmir. Formed in 1928, Bucaspor are nicknamed Fırtına . The club colours are yellow and navy.... |
İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
1928 | 2011–12 | 16th of Süper Lig |
| Çaykur Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor is a Turkish sports club based in Rize. Çaykur Rizespor is currently playing in the TFF First League. The club was founded in 1953 in green-yellow colours and had professionalship status in 1968 as Rizespor and changed its colours to blue-green... |
Rize Rize Rize is the capital of Rize Province, in northeast Turkey, on the Black Sea coast.-Etymology:The name comes from Greek or Ριζαίον , meaning "mountain slopes". In modern times, its name in Greek was usually Ριζούντα . Its Latin forms are Rhizus and Rhizaeum... |
1953 | 2008–09 | 4th |
| Denizlispor Denizlispor Denizlispor is a sports club based in Denizli, Turkey. It is known by its distinct green and black colors. The club's branches include football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, chess, and gymnastics... |
Denizli Denizli Denizli is a growing industrial city in the Southwestern part of Turkey and the eastern end of the alluvial valley formed by the river Büyük Menderes, where the plain reaches an elevation of about a hundred meters. Denizli is located in southwestern Turkey, in the country's Aegean Region.The city... |
1966 | 2010–11 | 9th |
| Elazığspor Elazigspor Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:... |
Elazığ Elazig Elâzığ is a city in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey and the seat of Elâzığ Province. It has a population of331,479 according to the 2010 census, and the plain on which the city extends has an altitude of 1067 metres.... |
1967 | 2011–12 | TFF Second League TFF Second League TFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was... , Red Group Champions |
| Gaziantep B.B.spor Gaziantep Büyüksehir Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The club was founded in 1998 after Sankospor became defunct.-Current squad:... |
Gaziantep Gaziantep Gaziantep , Ottoman Turkish: Ayintab) previously and still informally called Antep; ʻayn tāb is a city in southeast Turkey and amongst the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. The city is located 185 kilometres northeast of Adana and 127 kilometres by road north of Aleppo, Syria... |
1998 | 2005–06 | 3rd |
| Giresunspor Giresunspor Giresunspor is a Turkish football club, firstly founded in 1925 and formed in 1967 after the merger of Yeşiltepespor, Akıngençlikspor, and Beşiktaşspor. The football club is now playing at Bank Asya Birinci Lig... |
Giresun Giresun Giresun is the provincial capital of Giresun Province in the Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey, about west of the city of Trabzon.-Etymology:... |
1967 | 2007–08 | 11th |
| Göztepe Göztepe Göztepe can refer to:*Göztepe, Istanbul, a neigbourhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey*Göztepe, İzmir, a district of İzmir, Turkey*Göztepe A.Ş., a football club in İzmir... |
İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
1925 | 2011–12 | TFF Second League TFF Second League TFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was... , White Group Champions |
| Güngörenspor | Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and... |
1983 | 2010–11 | 15th |
| Karşıyaka | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
1912 | 2004–05 | 10th |
| Kartalspor Kartalspor Kartal SK is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The club's football team plays in the Bank Asya First League after finishing 2nd in the Second League Promotion Group in the 2006-2007 season. Kartal SK started the 2007-2008 season well and was 3rd with half of the games played, but had a... |
Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and... |
1949 | 2007–08 | 13th |
| Kasımpaşa Kasimpasa S.K. Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish... |
Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and... |
1921 | 2011–12 | 18th of Süper Lig |
| Kayseri Erciyesspor Kayseri Erciyesspor Kayseri Erciyesspor is a Turkish sports club based in Kayseri from the year 1932. Kayseri Erciyesspor currently plays in TFF 1. League. On 2004, Kayserispor switched names with Erciyesspor... |
Kayseri Kayseri Kayseri is a large and industrialized city in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Kayseri Province. The city of Kayseri, as defined by the boundaries of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, is structurally composed of five metropolitan districts, the two core districts of Kocasinan and... |
1966 | 2007–08 | 8th |
| Konyaspor Konyaspor Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium.... |
Konya Konya Konya is a city in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. The metropolitan area in the entire Konya Province had a population of 1,036,027 as of 2010, making the city seventh most populous in Turkey.-Etymology:... |
1981 | 2011–12 | 17th of Süper Lig |
| Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... |
Sakarya Sakarya The Sakarya is a river in Turkey. It is the third longest river of Turkey, and runs through what in ancient times was known as Phrygia.The source of the river is the Bayat Yaylası which is located to the northeast of Afyon... |
1965 | 2011–12 | TFF Second League TFF Second League TFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was... , Promotion Playoff Winners |
| TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor is a sports club located in Tavşanlı, Kütahya province, Turkey. The football club plays in the TFF First League. In 2009-2010 season of second league, they promoted to Bank Asya 1.Lig after play-off matches.-Squad 2011-2012:... |
Kütahya Kütahya Kütahya is a city in western Turkey with 212,444 inhabitants , lying on the Porsuk river, at 969 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Kütahya Province, inhabited by some 517 804 people... |
1943 | 2010–11 | 6th |
Past winners
| Season | Champion | Runner Up | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Altay S.K. | Elazığspor Elazigspor Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:... |
Adanaspor Adanaspor Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.... |
| 2002–03 | Konyaspor Konyaspor Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium.... |
Çaykur Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor is a Turkish sports club based in Rize. Çaykur Rizespor is currently playing in the TFF First League. The club was founded in 1953 in green-yellow colours and had professionalship status in 1968 as Rizespor and changed its colours to blue-green... |
A. Sebatspor |
| 2003–04 | Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... |
Kayserispor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... (*) |
Ankaraspor |
| 2004–05 | Sivasspor Sivasspor Sivasspor is a Turkish sports club based in Sivas, Turkey formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya.... |
Manisaspor | Kayseri Erciyesspor Kayseri Erciyesspor Kayseri Erciyesspor is a Turkish sports club based in Kayseri from the year 1932. Kayseri Erciyesspor currently plays in TFF 1. League. On 2004, Kayserispor switched names with Erciyesspor... (*) |
| 2005–06 | Bursaspor Bursaspor Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar... |
Antalyaspor Antalyaspor Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Antalya. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex... |
Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... (1) |
| 2006–07 | Gençlerbirliği OFTAŞ | İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor | Kasımpaşa SK (1) |
| 2007–08 | Kocaelispor Kocaelispor Kocaelispor, is the football team of İzmit, Turkey. They were founded in 1966 and played in the Turkish football league between 1980–1988 and 1992–2003. The best result for them was the 4th position in 1992–93 season... |
Antalyaspor Antalyaspor Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Antalya. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex... |
Eskişehirspor Eskisehirspor Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted... (1) |
| 2008–09 | Manisaspor | Diyarbakırspor Diyarbakirspor Diyarbakırspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Diyarbakır. Formed in 1968, Diyarbakırspor are nicknamed Diyar... |
Kasımpaşa SK (1) |
| 2009–10 | Karabükspor Karabükspor Kardemir Demir Çelik Karabükspor is a Turkish sports club based in Karabük, Turkey. The team was founded in 1969 after a unity between Karabük Gençlikspor and Demir Çelik Spor. The club serves in branches as football, wheelchair basketball and volleyball. Currently, the football team plays in Süper... |
Bucaspor Bucaspor Bucaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Izmir. Formed in 1928, Bucaspor are nicknamed Fırtına . The club colours are yellow and navy.... |
Konyaspor Konyaspor Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium.... (1) |
| 2010–11 | Mersin İdmanyurdu Mersin İdmanyurdu Mersin İdmanyurdu is a Turkish sports club from Mersin in Eastern Mediterranean Region. The club is especially known for its football team which was playing in Süper Lig, Turkey's first level division by 2011–12 season. The team played in first division for 11 seasons previous to 1984... |
Samsunspor Samsunspor Samsunspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Samsun. The club was formed through a merger of five clubs: 19 Mayıs, Akınspor, Fener Gençlik, Samsunspor, and Samsunspor Galatasaray. The club colours are red and white, and they play their home matches at Samsun 19 Mayıs... |
Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... (1) |
(*) Kayseri Erciyesspor renamed themselves as Kayserispor. Kayserispor also became Kayseri Erciyesspor before the start of 2004–2005 season.
(1) These teams were play-off winners.
Promoted teams
| Season | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Vestel Manisaspor Vestel Manisaspor Manisaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Manisa. Originally formed in 1931 as Sakaryaspor, the club changed its name to Manisaspor on 15 June 1965. The club colours are red, white, and black... , Mersin İdman Yurdu, Adana Demirspor Adana Demirspor Adana Demirspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1940, Adana Demirspor are nicknamed Mavi Şimşekler... (2) |
| 2002–03 | Karşıyaka, Türk Telekomspor Türk Telekomspor Türk Telekom GSK is a sports club located in Ankara, Turkey. The club mostly referred incorrectly as Türk Telekomspor. The football team plays their home games in Ankara Türk Telekom Stadı in Ankara. The club was founded in 1954 as Telspor and its previous name was PTT, and its colors were yellow... , Kayseri Erciyesspor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... |
| 2003–04 | Karagümrük Kyoto Fatih Karagümrük Fatih Karagümrük is a football club in Turkey. The side currently plays in the TFF Third League, having been relegated in the 2007–2008 season.... , Sarıyer Sariyer G.K. Sarıyer Gençlik Kulübü or Sariyer G.K. is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The football club plays in the Iddaa League B. Sarıyer G.K. also won Balkans Cup in 1991-92 season against Romanian club Oţelul Galaţi after 0-0 results.-External links:*... , Mardinspor Mardinspor Mardinspor is a Turkish football club located in Mardin, Turkey. They play their home games in Mardin Sehir in Mardin. The club was founded in 1969 when the clubs Timurspor, Mezopotamyaspor, Gençlik and Spor joined together.... |
| 2004–05 | Uşakspor Usakspor Uşakspor is a Turkish football club located in Uşak, Turkey. They play their home games at 1 Eylül Stadı in Uşak. The club was founded in 1967. She played in Second League between 1967–1968, 1970–1975, 1982–1983, 1987–1988, 2005–2007. She got into money shortage and relegated to Third League in 2... , Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... , Gaziantep BŞB. Gaziantep Büyüksehir Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The club was founded in 1998 after Sankospor became defunct.-Current squad:... |
| 2005–06 | Kasımpaşa Kasimpasa S.K. Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish... , Gençlerbirliği Asaşspor, Eskişehirspor Eskisehirspor Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted... (2) |
| 2006–07 | Boluspor Boluspor Boluspor is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Bolu. The clubs plays in red and white kits, and have done so since their formation in 1965.... , Kartalspor Kartalspor Kartal SK is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The club's football team plays in the Bank Asya First League after finishing 2nd in the Second League Promotion Group in the 2006-2007 season. Kartal SK started the 2007-2008 season well and was 3rd with half of the games played, but had a... , Giresunspor Giresunspor Giresunspor is a Turkish football club, firstly founded in 1925 and formed in 1967 after the merger of Yeşiltepespor, Akıngençlikspor, and Beşiktaşspor. The football club is now playing at Bank Asya Birinci Lig... (2) |
| 2007–08 | Adanaspor Adanaspor Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.... , Karabükspor Karabükspor Kardemir Demir Çelik Karabükspor is a Turkish sports club based in Karabük, Turkey. The team was founded in 1969 after a unity between Karabük Gençlikspor and Demir Çelik Spor. The club serves in branches as football, wheelchair basketball and volleyball. Currently, the football team plays in Süper... , Güngören Belediyespor Güngören Belediyespor İstanbul Güngörenspor is a sports club located in Güngören, İstanbul, Turkey. This club was formed as Beyoğlu Kapalıçarşıspor in 1983. They moved to Güngören and changed their name to Güngören Belediyespor in 1994. The club is owned by the municipality of Güngören. This club played in the TFF... (2) |
| 2008–09 | Bucaspor Bucaspor Bucaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Izmir. Formed in 1928, Bucaspor are nicknamed Fırtına . The club colours are yellow and navy.... , Mersin İdman Yurdu, Çanakkale Dardanelspor Çanakkale Dardanelspor Dardanel SAŞ is a sports club located in Çanakkale, Turkey. The team is named after the popular tuna fish brand which is located in Çanakkale. Dardanelspor plays in the TFF Second League.-History:... (2) |
| 2009–10 | Güngören Belediyespor Güngören Belediyespor İstanbul Güngörenspor is a sports club located in Güngören, İstanbul, Turkey. This club was formed as Beyoğlu Kapalıçarşıspor in 1983. They moved to Güngören and changed their name to Güngören Belediyespor in 1994. The club is owned by the municipality of Güngören. This club played in the TFF... , Akhisar Belediyespor Akhisar B.G.S. Akhisar Belediye Gençlik ve Spor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Akhisar. Formed in 1970, Akhisarspor are nicknamed Akigo... , Tavşanlı Linyitspor TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor TKİ Tavşanlı Linyitspor is a sports club located in Tavşanlı, Kütahya province, Turkey. The football club plays in the TFF First League. In 2009-2010 season of second league, they promoted to Bank Asya 1.Lig after play-off matches.-Squad 2011-2012:... (2) |
| 2010–11 | Göztepe Göztepe Göztepe can refer to:*Göztepe, Istanbul, a neigbourhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey*Göztepe, İzmir, a district of İzmir, Turkey*Göztepe A.Ş., a football club in İzmir... (White Group), Elazığspor Elazigspor Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:... (Red Group), Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... (2) |
(2) Third teams were play-off winner.
Relegated teams
| Season | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Hatayspor Hatayspor Hatayspor is a sports club located in Hatay, Turkey. The football club played in the Iddaa League B and relegated to Third League in 2007-2008 season. The club played also in the old Second League between 1970–1976, 1980–1983, 1990–1992 and 1993–2002.... , Siirt Jetpaspor Siirtspor Siirt S.K. is a sports club located in Siirt, Turkey. The football club plays in the Iddaa League B. It was founded as Siirt YSE in 1969. It was renamed as Siirt Köy Hizmetleri in 1989, as Siirt Jetpa S.K. in 1999 and as Siirt S.K... , Erciyesspor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... , Batman Petrolspor Batman Petrolspor Batman Petrolspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Batman. Formed in 1960, the club colours are red, white, and black and they play their home matches at Batman 16 Mayıs... , Aydınspor Aydınspor Aydınspor is a Turkish sports club based in Aydın. The football club plays in the Aydın Super Amateur League since 2009.-League Participations:First Level: 1990-1993Second Level: 1966-1984, 1985–1990, 1993–2002Third Level: 1984-1985, 2002–2006... |
| 2002–03 | Erzurumspor Erzurumspor Erzurumspor is a sports club located in Erzurum, Turkey. The football club plays in the TFF Second League. He also played in Turkish First League between 1998-2001. It fell into money shortage since 2000 and gradually fell into Second League Category A in 2001 and Second league Category B in 2003... , Gümüşhane Doğanspor Gümüşhanespor Gümüşhanespor is a Turkish sports club based in Gümüşhane. The football club plays in the Turkish Third League.... , Etimesgut Şekerspor Etimesgut Sekerspor Etimesgut Şeker SAŞ is a sports club in located in Ankara, Turkey. The football club plays in the TFF Second League.- External links :*... |
| 2003–04 | Adana Demirspor Adana Demirspor Adana Demirspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1940, Adana Demirspor are nicknamed Mavi Şimşekler... , Göztepe Göztepe Göztepe can refer to:*Göztepe, Istanbul, a neigbourhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey*Göztepe, İzmir, a district of İzmir, Turkey*Göztepe A.Ş., a football club in İzmir... , İzmirspor Izmirspor İzmirspor is а Turkish footbаllteаm from İzmir. They were founded with the name Altınayspor but in 1930 their new name was İzmirspor. They are currently playing in the Amateur league.-League Participations:... |
| 2004–05 | Sarıyer Sariyer G.K. Sarıyer Gençlik Kulübü or Sariyer G.K. is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The football club plays in the Iddaa League B. Sarıyer G.K. also won Balkans Cup in 1991-92 season against Romanian club Oţelul Galaţi after 0-0 results.-External links:*... , Adanaspor Adanaspor Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı.... , Fatih Karagümrük S.K. Fatih Karagümrük Fatih Karagümrük is a football club in Turkey. The side currently plays in the TFF Third League, having been relegated in the 2007–2008 season.... |
| 2005–06 | Mersin İdman Yurdu, Yimpaş Yozgatspor Yimpas Yozgatspor Yimpaş Yozgatspor is a sports club located in Yozgat, Turkey. The football club plays in the league B. They played in Turkcell Super League between 2000-2002 and relegated to Third League in 2008-2009 season.-Links:* * * *... , Çanakkale Dardanelspor Çanakkale Dardanelspor Dardanel SAŞ is a sports club located in Çanakkale, Turkey. The team is named after the popular tuna fish brand which is located in Çanakkale. Dardanelspor plays in the TFF Second League.-History:... |
| 2006–07 | Türk Telekomspor Türk Telekomspor Türk Telekom GSK is a sports club located in Ankara, Turkey. The club mostly referred incorrectly as Türk Telekomspor. The football team plays their home games in Ankara Türk Telekom Stadı in Ankara. The club was founded in 1954 as Telspor and its previous name was PTT, and its colors were yellow... , Akçaabat Sebatspor Akçaabat Sebatspor Akçaabat Sebatspor, also known as A. Sebatspor is a Turkish football club located in the Akçaabat district of Trabzon, Turkey. They play their home games in the Akçaabat Fatih Stadyumu. The club was founded in 1923.-History:... , Uşakspor Usakspor Uşakspor is a Turkish football club located in Uşak, Turkey. They play their home games at 1 Eylül Stadı in Uşak. The club was founded in 1967. She played in Second League between 1967–1968, 1970–1975, 1982–1983, 1987–1988, 2005–2007. She got into money shortage and relegated to Third League in 2... |
| 2007–08 | Elazığspor Elazigspor Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:... , İstanbulspor, Mardinspor Mardinspor Mardinspor is a Turkish football club located in Mardin, Turkey. They play their home games in Mardin Sehir in Mardin. The club was founded in 1969 when the clubs Timurspor, Mezopotamyaspor, Gençlik and Spor joined together.... |
| 2008–09 | Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... , Güngören Belediyespor Güngören Belediyespor İstanbul Güngörenspor is a sports club located in Güngören, İstanbul, Turkey. This club was formed as Beyoğlu Kapalıçarşıspor in 1983. They moved to Güngören and changed their name to Güngören Belediyespor in 1994. The club is owned by the municipality of Güngören. This club played in the TFF... , Malatyaspor Malatyaspor Malatya SK is a Turkish sports club based in Malatya, mainly concentrated on football. Malatyaspor are currently playing in the TFF Third League. Previously their colors were yellow and black . They played in First League for 11 seasons. They are the first and only team located in Eastern Anatolia... |
| 2009–10 | Hacettepespor, Çanakkale Dardanelspor Çanakkale Dardanelspor Dardanel SAŞ is a sports club located in Çanakkale, Turkey. The team is named after the popular tuna fish brand which is located in Çanakkale. Dardanelspor plays in the TFF Second League.-History:... , Kocaelispor Kocaelispor Kocaelispor, is the football team of İzmit, Turkey. They were founded in 1966 and played in the Turkish football league between 1980–1988 and 1992–2003. The best result for them was the 4th position in 1992–93 season... |
| 2010–11 | Altay, Diyarbakırspor Diyarbakirspor Diyarbakırspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Diyarbakır. Formed in 1968, Diyarbakırspor are nicknamed Diyar... , Ankaraspor (Expelled) |
External links
Turkish Football Federation Turksportal – Turk Telekom League A LigTV's page on the leagueSee also
- Turkish top level division: Süper Lig (since 2001-02) - Turkish First Football League (between 1963–64 and 2000–01) - Milli Lig (between 1959 and 1962–63)
- Turkish second level division: TFF First League (since 2001-02) - Turkish Second Football LeagueTurkish Second Football LeagueTurkish Second Football League is a defunct football league in Turkey. It has been the second level division in Turkish football since its foundation in 1963-64 until the formation of new league system in 2001-02...
(between 1963–64 and 2000–01) - Turkish third level division: TFF Second LeagueTFF Second LeagueTFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was...
(since 2001-02) - Turkish Third Football LeagueTurkish Third Football LeagueTurkish Third Football League is a defunct football league in Turkey. It has been the third level division in Turkish football since its foundation in 1967-68 until the formation of new league system in 2001-02, except for a period of four seasons during coup d'etat in Turkey...
(between 1967–68 and 2000–01) - Turkish fourth level division: TFF Third LeagueTFF Third LeagueTFF Third League or TFF 3. Lig , is the fourth level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season as a continuation of then third level division Turkish Third Football League. 2010–11 is the 10th season of the league...
(since 2001-02) - Turkish fifth level division: Regional Amateur League (since 2010-11).
- Türkiye Kupası - Turkish cup (since 1962-63)