The 2010–11 Azadegan League was the 20th season of the

Azadegan League The Azadegan League ( fa, ليگ آزادگان, ''Lig-e Âzâdegân''), also known as League 1 ( fa, لیگ یک, ''Lig-e Yek''), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from ...

and tenth as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 19 teams from the

2009–10 Azadegan League The 2009–10 Azadegan League was the 19th season of the Azadegan League and ninth as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 19 teams from the 2008–09 Azadegan League, three new teams relegated from th ...

, three new teams relegated from the

2009–10 Persian Gulf Cup The 2009–10 Persian Gulf Cup (also known as Iran Pro League) was the 27th season of Iran's Football League and ninth as Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Esteghlal were the defending champions. The season featured 15 teams from ...

: Moghavemat Shiraz, Aboumoslem and

Esteghlal Ahvaz Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال استقلال اهواز, ''Bashgah-e Futbal-e Esteqlâl Ahvaz''), commonly known as Esteghlal Ahvaz, was an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan, that competed in the khu ...

and four new teams promoted from the 2009–10 2nd Division: Sepidrood as champions, Naft Masjed Soleyman, Shahrdari Yasouj and Foolad Yazd. Foolad Natanz replaced Sepahan Novin, Machine Sazi replaced Petroshimi Tabriz and Sanat Sari replaced Mehrkam Pars. Shensa Arak changed their name into Hamyari Arak. The league started on 23 September 2010 and ended on 9 May 2011. Damash won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history. Damash, Mes Sarcheshmeh and Moghavemat Shiraz promoted to the

Persian Gulf Cup The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...

Events

Start of season

* The league was to feature three teams relegated from

in 2009–10;

F.C. Aboomoslem Football Club Aboomoslem Khorasan ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال ابومسلم خراسان, ''Bashgah-e Futbal-e Abumislâm-e Xerasan''), commonly known as Aboomoslem, is an Iranian Football team, football club based in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan ...

, and Moghavemat Sepasi. * The League also featured four teams promoted from The 2nd division: Sepidrood Rasht, Naft Masjed Soleyman, Foolad Yazd, and Shahrdari Yasuj. * Mehrkam Pars, (formerly of

Tehran Tehran (; fa, تهران ) is the largest city in Tehran Province and the capital of Iran. With a population of around 9 million in the city and around 16 million in the larger metropolitan area of Greater Tehran, Tehran is the most popul ...

) was bought by the city of

Sari A sari (sometimes also saree or shari)The name of the garment in various regional languages include: * as, শাৰী, xārī, translit-std=ISO * bn, শাড়ি, śāṛi, translit-std=ISO * gu, સાડી, sāḍī, translit-std= ...

in the province of Mazandaran. The new team will be known as Sanat Sari F.C. * Machine Sazi ended its 2009–10 Iran Football's 2nd Division campaign in 4th place (Group A) and could not promote to the Azadegan League. But They bought Petrochimi licence. So They will play in the Azadegan League 2010–11. * Shensa Arak was replaced by Hamyari Arak.اعلام برنامه مسابقات لیگ دسته اول باشگاههای کشور
* Sepahan Novin was replaced by Foolad Natanz.

Teams

Group A

Group B

Managerial changes

Standings

Group A

Group B

Results table

Group A

Group B

Play Off

:''First leg to be played 18 May 2011; return leg to be played 24 May 2011''

First leg

Return leg

Final

1 Scheduled between Mes Sarcheshmeh and Damash, however, Mes Sarcheshmeh did not show up, Damash awarded championship.

Player statistics

Top scorers, Group A

Top scorers, Group B

Attendances

Average home attendances

Highest attendances

Notes:
Updated to games played on 9 May 2011. Source
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References

External links

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Events

Start of season

Teams

Group A

Group B

Managerial changes

Standings

Group A

Group B

Results table

Group A

Group B

Play Off

First leg

Return leg

Final

Player statistics

Top scorers, Group A

Top scorers, Group B

Attendances

Average home attendances

Highest attendances

See also

References

External links