2021–22 II liga
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 July 2021 – 22 May 2022 |
| Champions | Stal Rzeszów |
| Promoted | Stal Rzeszów Chojniczanka Chojnice Ruch Chorzów |
| Relegated | Wigry Suwałki Pogoń Grodzisk Maz. Sokół Ostróda GKS Bełchatów |
| Matches played | 292 |
| Goals scored | 806 (2.76 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Michał Fidziukiewicz (19 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Garbarnia 6–1 Śląsk II (28 August 2021) Wigry 5–0 Pogoń Siedlce (9 October 2021) Chojniczanka 5–0 Bełchatów (9 October 2021) Radunia 5–0 Znicz (16 April 2022) Motor 5–0 Sokół (1 May 2022) |
| Biggest away win | Kalisz 0–5 Znicz (19 March 2022) |
| Highest scoring | Sokół 4–7 Garbarnia (22 May 2022) |
| Longest winning run | 7 matches Chojniczanka Chojnice Motor Lublin |
| Longest unbeaten run | 14 matches Chojniczanka Chojnice |
| Longest winless run | 13 matches Sokół Ostróda |
| Longest losing run | 10 matches Sokół Ostróda |
| Highest attendance | 9,237[A] Motor 1–2 Ruch (8 August 2021)[1] |
| Lowest attendance | 0[B][C] 16 matches |
| Total attendance | 307,238[D][2] |
| Average attendance | 1,113[E]  / 1,052[F] |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
The 2021–22 II liga (also known as eWinner II liga due to sponsorship reasons) was the 74th season of the third tier domestic division in the Polish football league system since its establishment in 1948 and the 14th season of the Polish II liga under its current title. The league is operated by the Polish Football Association.[3]
The league was contested by 18 teams.[3] The regular season was played in a round-robin tournament.[3] The season started on 30 July 2021 and concluded on 22 May 2022 (regular season).[3]
Teams[edit]
A total of 18 teams participate in the 2021–22 II liga season.
Changes from last season[edit]
The following teams have changed division since the 2020–21 season.[4][5][6]
To II liga[edit]
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From II liga[edit]
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Stadiums and locations[edit]
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chojniczanka Chojnice | Chojnice | Stadion Miejski | 3,000 |
| Garbarnia Kraków | Kraków | Stadion RKS Garbarnia | 963 |
| GKS Bełchatów | Bełchatów | GIEKSA Arena | 5,264 |
| Hutnik Kraków | Kraków | Stadion Suche Stawy | 6,000 |
| KKS 1925 Kalisz | Kalisz | Stadion Miejski | 8,166 |
| Lech Poznań II | Poznań | Stadion Amiki Wronki | 5,296 |
| Motor Lublin | Lublin | Arena Lublin | 15,400 |
| Olimpia Elbląg | Elbląg | Stadion Miejski | 3,000 |
| Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki | Grodzisk Mazowiecki | Stadion Miejski | 1,000 |
| Pogoń Siedlce | Siedlce | Stadion Miejski | 2,901 |
| Radunia Stężyca | Stężyca | Arena Radunia | 950 |
| Ruch Chorzów | Chorzów | Stadion Ruchu | 9,300 |
| Sokół Ostróda | Ostróda | Stadion Miejski | 4,998 |
| Stal Rzeszów | Rzeszów | Stadion Stali | 11,547 |
| Śląsk Wrocław II | Wrocław | Stadion Oporowska | 8,346 |
| Wigry Suwałki | Suwałki | Stadion Miejski | 3,060 |
| Wisła Puławy | Puławy | Stadion Miejski | 4,418 |
| Znicz Pruszków | Pruszków | Stadion Miejski | 1,977 |
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stal Rzeszów (C, P) | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 75 | 35 | +40 | 77 | Promotion to I liga |
| 2 | Chojniczanka Chojnice (P) | 34 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 72 | 31 | +41 | 73 | |
| 3 | Ruch Chorzów (O, P) | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 48 | 27 | +21 | 63 | Qualification for Promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Wigry Suwałki[a] (R) | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 58 | 38 | +20 | 60 | Relegation to IV liga |
| 5 | Motor Lublin | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 54 | 31 | +23 | 59 | Qualification for Promotion play-offs |
| 6 | Radunia Stężyca | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 60 | 51 | +9 | 53 | |
| 7 | Lech Poznań II | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 41 | 45 | −4 | 52 | |
| 8 | Garbarnia Kraków | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 51 | 43 | +8 | 48 | |
| 9 | Olimpia Elbląg | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 46 | |
| 10 | Pogoń Siedlce | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 47 | 55 | −8 | 46 | |
| 11 | Wisła Puławy | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 54 | +2 | 44 | |
| 12 | Śląsk Wrocław II | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 51 | 53 | −2 | 43 | |
| 13 | KKS Kalisz | 34 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 43 | 48 | −5 | 42 | |
| 14 | Znicz Pruszków | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 38 | 45 | −7 | 39 | |
| 15 | Hutnik Kraków | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 38 | 55 | −17 | 35 | |
| 16 | Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki (R) | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 34 | 54 | −20 | 31 | Relegation to III liga |
| 17 | Sokół Ostróda (R) | 34 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 32 | 77 | −45 | 19 | |
| 18 | GKS Bełchatów[b] (W) | 34 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 17 | 74 | −57 | 18 | Have withdrawn from the league |
Source: 90minut.pl
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Number of wins; 8) Number of away wins. (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played)[10]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winner; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated; (W) Withdrawn
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Number of wins; 8) Number of away wins. (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played)[10]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winner; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated; (W) Withdrawn
Notes:
- ^ Wigry Suwałki withdrew from the league at the end of the season, as a result Hutnik Kraków avoided relegation.[7]
- ^ GKS Bełchatów was punished with a deduction of 4 points for a licensing process violation.[8]
GKS Bełchatów withdrew from the league on 11 March 2022.[9]
Positions by round[edit]
Note: The place taken by the team that played fewer matches than the opponents was underlined. [G]
| II liga champion Promotion to I liga | |
| Promotion to I liga | |
| Qualification for Promotion play-offs | |
| Relegation to III liga |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 April 2022. Source: 90minut.pl
Results[edit]
Results by round[edit]
Promotion play-offs[edit]
II liga play-offs for the 2021–22 season was played on 25 and 29 May 2022. The teams who finished in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th place are set to compete. The fixtures are determined by final league position – 3rd team of regular season vs 6th team of regular season and 4th team of regular season vs 5th team of regular season. The winner of final match was promoted to the I liga for next season. All matches was played in a stadiums of team which occupied higher position in regular season.[10][11]
| Semi-finals 25 May 2022 | Final 29 May 2022 | ||||||||
| 3 | Ruch Chorzów | 1 | |||||||
| 6 | Radunia Stężyca | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | Ruch Chorzów | 4 | |||||||
| 5 | Motor Lublin | 0 | |||||||
| 4 | Wigry Suwałki | 0 | |||||||
| 5 | Motor Lublin | 4 | |||||||
Season statistics[edit]
Top goalscorers[edit]
- As of 6 December 2021.
Number of teams by region[edit]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match have been played with a limited number of spectators.
- ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Lech's Poznań II home matches.
- ^ Matches have been played behind closed doors without any spectators.
- ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some matches have been played with a limited number of spectators or behind closed doors without any spectators.
- ^ Average attendance without matches played behind closed doors without any spectators.
- ^ Average attendance from all games played.
- ^ The list of postponed matches:
- Hutnik Kraków - Garbarnia Kraków (7th round, played on 15 September 2021)
- Pogoń Siedlce - Lech Poznań II (7th round, played on 15 September 2021)
- Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki - Lech Poznań II (12th round, played on 20 October 2021)
- Garbarnia Kraków - Stal Rzeszów (18th round, played on 9 March 2022)
- Pogoń Siedlce - Ruch Chorzów (18th round, played on 1 December 2021)
- Lech Poznań II- Znicz Pruszków (20th round, played on 9 March 2022)
References[edit]
- ^ "Match report". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Podsumowanie statystyczne Ekstraklasy, I i II ligi". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "RAMOWY TERMINARZ ROZGRYWEK FORTUNA PUCHARU POLSKI ORAZ 1. I 2. LIGI NA SEZON 2021/2022". pzpn.pl (in Polish).
- ^ Znamy trzeciego beniaminka eWinner II ligi. Sportowefakty.wp.pl. 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Radunia w II lidze". www.90minut.pl.
- ^ Fortuna 1 Liga: Skra Częstochowa awansowała po barażu z KKS Kalisz. Polsat Sport. 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Wigry wycofały się z rozgrywek". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Wigry Suwałki. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "GKS Bełchatów ukarany odjęciem czterech punktów w sezonie 2021/2022". 90minut.pl (in Polish). GKS Bełchatów. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ a b "GKS Bełchatów wycofał się z rozgrywek". 90minut.pl (in Polish). GKS Bełchatów. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Uchwała nr IV/65 z dnia 29 kwietnia 2021 roku Zarządu Polskiego Związku Piłki Nożnej w sprawie przyjęcia Regulaminu Rozgrywek o Mistrzostwo 1. Ligi, 2. Ligi i 3. ligi na sezon 2021/2022" (PDF). pzpn.pl (in Polish). Polish Football Association. pp. 6–7. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Ramowy terminarz rozgrywek Fortuna Pucharu Polski oraz 1. i 2. Ligi na sezon 2021/2022". pzpn.pl (in Polish). Polish Football Association. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Strzelcy". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 12 September 2021.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Polish)