In 2010, the

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, the second level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs from May 7 to November 27, 2010. The top four teams in the table, former

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champions Coritiba and

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alongside Figueirense and América (MG), were promoted to the

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to be contested in

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, meanwhile the bottom four were relegated to Série C next season. Three former Brazilian champion played in this edition:

and

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relegated Coritiba and Sport Recife. Playing for the first time were

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, which was promoted along with ASA de Arapiraca, Icasa and América Mineiro from the Série C. After spending a single season in Série A,

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returned to Série B along with Náutico.

Format

For the fifth consecutive season, the tournament was played in a double round-robin system. The team with most points has been declared champions. The top four clubs ascended to Série A, meanwhile the bottom four were relegated to Série C.

Team information

Standings

Results

Top goalscorers

References

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