The Gamma Ethniki ( el, Γ΄ Εθνική Ερασιτεχνική Κατηγορία, C National Amateur Division) is the
third highest football league in
Greece
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History
The Gamma Ethniki 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 3 August 2010, it was announced that the division had been renamed ''Football League 2''. From season 2013–14, the football League 2 is merged by
fourth division championship (Delta Ethniki) and renamed again Gamma Ethniki. 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.
From season 2014–15 until season 2016–17 the league was held in four groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria. The champion of each group was promoted to
Super League 2
Stones Bitter Super League II was the official name for the year 1997's Super League championship season, the 103rd season of top-level professional rugby league football in Britain, and the second to be played in summer.
Teams
Twelve teams were ...
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From the
2017–18 season and onwards, the league will be held in eight groups, with the clubs divided by geographical criteria. The first team of each group will be qualified to a play-off tournament, consisted of two groups. The first two teams of each group will be promoted to the
Super League 2
Stones Bitter Super League II was the official name for the year 1997's Super League championship season, the 103rd season of top-level professional rugby league football in Britain, and the second to be played in summer.
Teams
Twelve teams were ...
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Current groups
106 clubs in 8 groups are competing in the Gamma Ethniki during the
2020–21 season.
;Notes
* FCA = Football Clubs Association
Winners
Third Division champions
From 1965 to 1982
From 1982 to 2013
From 2013 to 2019
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1 In bold the champions which promoted to Football League
Fourth Division champions
From 2019 to 2021
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1 In bold the champions which promoted to Super League 2.
Third Division champions
From 2021 to present
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1 In bold the champions which promoted to Super League 2.
See also
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Football records and statistics in Greece
This article concerns football records in Greece and it includes the top flight and lower divisions as well.
Players
All-time goalscorers
*Thomas Mavros is the all-time top goalscorer in the first tier with 260 goals scored for Panionios and AEK ...
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Greek football league system
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Gamma Ethniki Cup
The Gamma Ethniki Cup was a football competition cup introduced the 2013–14 season. Only the clubs of the new Football League 2 (Gamma Ethniki) are those that participate. The Gamma Ethniki Cup winner will compete at the end of the season with t ...
References
External links
Official website
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Professional sports leagues in Greece