The 2020–21 National First Division (called the GladAfrica Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the season from November 2020 to May 2021 of South Africa's second tier of professional

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, the National First Division.

Teams

16 teams competed in the season.

Stadium and Locations

Table

Play-offs

The playoffs were won by

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, who retained their place in the 2021-22 South African Premier Division.

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refused to participate, instead buying their way into the top tier by purchasing the franchise of

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References

External links

PSL.co.za
{{DEFAULTSORT:2020-21 National First Division National First Division seasons

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