Gamma Ethniki
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Founded |
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| Number of teams | 61 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Football League |
| Relegation to | Locals Championships |
| Domestic cup(s) | Greek Amateur Cup |
| Current champions | Panserraikos, Trikala, Panelefsiniakos, Kissamikos (2014-15) |
| Website | ΕΠΟ - Πρωτάθλημα Γ' Εθνικής |
Gamma Ethniki (Greek: Γ΄ Εθνική Ερασιτεχνική Κατηγορία, C National Amateur Division), is the third highest football league in Greece.
History[edit]
It began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional. Although not literally national (it is divided into North and South groups), Football League 2 is considered as a national division.
On August 3, 2010, it was announced that the division had been renamed Football League 2.[1] From season 2013-14, the football League 2 is merged by fourth division championship (Delta Ethniki) and renamed again Gamma Ethniki.[2][3] The new third division will be held in six groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria, while it will return in an amateur form.[4] From season 2014-15 and onwards the league will be held in four groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria.The champion of each group will promote to Football League
Winners[edit]
From 1965 to 1982[edit]
From 1982 to 2013[edit]
| Season | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| South Group | North Group | |
| 1982-83 | Edessaikos | |
| 1983-84 | Aiolikos | Almopos Aridea |
| 1984-85 | Panetolikos | Kilkisiakos |
| 1985-86 | Charavghiakos | Skoda Xanthi |
| 1986-87 | Chalkida | Edessaikos |
| 1987-88 | Atromitos | Makedonikos |
| 1988-89 | Edessaikos | |
| 1989-90 | Proodeftiki | Anagennisi Giannitsa |
| 1990-91 | Doxa Vyronas | Naoussa |
| 1991-92 | Panetolikos | Pontioi Veria |
| 1992-93 | Kallithea | Anagennisi Karditsa |
| 1993-94 | Paniliakos | Panserraikos |
| 1994-95 | Doxa Vyronas | Kastoria |
| 1995-96 | Panetolikos | Niki Volos |
| 1996-97 | Ethnikos Asteras | Anagennisi Karditsa |
| 1997-98 | Ialysos | PAS Giannina |
| 1998-99 | Egaleo | Olympiakos Volou |
| 1999-00 | Akratitos | |
| 2000-01 | Patraikos | |
| 2001-02 | Kerkyra | |
| 2002-03 | Poseidon Neoi Poroi | |
| 2003-04 | Kastoria | |
| 2004-05 | Thrasyvoulos | Veria |
| 2005-06 | Asteras Tripoli | Agrotikos Asteras |
| 2006-07 | Agios Dimitrios | Pierikos |
| 2007-08 | Diagoras | Kavala |
| 2008-09 | Ilioupoli | Doxa Drama |
| 2009-10 | Kallithea | Veria |
| 2010-11 | Panachaiki | Anagennisi Epanomi |
| 2011-12 | Apollon Smyrni | Ethnikos Gazoros |
| 2012-13 | Fostiras | Apollon Kalamarias |
From 2013[edit]
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2013-14 | Agrotikos Asteras, Larissa, Lamia, A.E. Ermionida, Trachones, AEK Athens |
| 2014-15 | Panserraikos, Trikala, Panelefsiniakos, Kissamikos |
| 2015-16 | Aris, Aiginiakos, Sparti, OFI |
References[edit]
- ^ epae.org announcement
- ^ "Συγχώνευση της Γ΄ και Δ΄ Εθνικής". kathimerini.gr. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ "ΕΠΟ, Σχέδιο αναδιάρθρωσης του ελληνικού ποδοσφαίρου" (PDF). epo.gr. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ "Ο χάρτης της νέας Γ' Εθνικής". sport24.gr. Retrieved 6 August 2013.