4. Liga (Slovakia)

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4. liga
Founded1993
Country Slovakia
Confederation UEFA
Leagues4
Number of teams61
Level on pyramid 4
Promotion to 3. liga
Relegation to 5. liga
Domestic cup(s) Slovak Cup
Current: 2023-24

4. liga (4th league) is a shared name for all fourth-tier football leagues in Slovakia. The name currently belongs to 4 leagues, all are run by their respective regional football associations (FAs). The leagues' names also contain the abbreviation of the regional FA they are run by, the term Majstrovstvo/Majstrovstváregiónu at the beginning and potentially a name of a sponsor. [1] The name is currently used by 4 leagues that consist the total of 61 teams.[ verification needed ]

Contents

Name

PeriodName
1993–20064. liga
2006–20113. liga [lower-alpha 1]
2011–present4. liga

Notes

  1. Due to changes in the naming system.

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References

  1. "Futbalnet". sportnet.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2023-08-05.