Qatari Second Division
| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Country | Qatar |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Promotion to | Qatar Stars League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Sheikh Jassem Cup |
| Current champions | Al-Shamal () |
| Most championships | Al-Markhiya (5 titles) |
| Current: | |
The Qatari Second Division (Arabic: دوري الدرجة الثانية القطري) or QSD, also known as Qatargas League due to sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of football league competition in Qatar. Contested by 8 teams, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Qatar Stars League (QSL). Seasons of the QSD run from September to April.
The league's first season was played in 1979 which was won by Al-Ittihad. The club with the most QSD wins is Al-Markhiya which has won 5 QSD titles The league currently features 8 clubs, with one club being promoted to make room for one club being promoted.
History[]
It was announced on 15 April 2009 that no clubs would be relegated from the top flight in the 2008–09 season, due to expansion reasons, however the announcement was made with only one game remaining.[1] This meant that the Qatari Second Division would remain with the same number of teams despite the recent formation of Lekhwiya SC and El Jaish SC, while the top flight would expand to 12 teams. The top team is promoted to the Qatar Stars League. There is no relegation from the second division.[2]
On 6 October 2013 it was announced Qatari Second Division had a sponsorship with Qatargas.[3]
Clubs[]
Champions[4][]
| Club | Champions | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Markhiya | 5 | , , , , |
| Al-Sailiya | 4 | , , , |
| Al-Gharafa | , , , | |
| Al-Shamal | 3 | , , |
| El-Jaish | , , | |
| Umm-Salal | , , | |
| Al-Kharaitiyat | 2 | , |
| Al-Wakrah | , | |
| Al-Rayyan | , | |
| Al-Shahania | 1 | |
| Al-Mesaimeer | ||
| Al-Khor | ||
| Al-Ahli | ||
| Al-Duhail | ||
| Muaither | ||
| Al-Nahda |
2020–21 Season[]
| Qatari Second Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Location | Stadium | Year Formed |
| Al Bidda SC | Doha | 2015 | |
| Al-Markhiya | Doha | Al-Markhiya Stadium | 1995 |
| Al-Mesaimeer | Mesaimeer, Al Rayyan | 1996 | |
| Al-Shahania | Al-Shahaniya, Doha, | Grand Hamad Stadium, | 1998 |
| Al-Shamal | Al-Shamal, | Al-Shamal Stadium | 1980 |
| Al-Waab | Al Waab, Doha | 2019 | |
| Lusail | Lusail, Al Daayen | 2014 | |
| Muaither SC | Muaither, Al-Rayyan | Thani bin Jassim Stadium, | 1996 |
Championship history[]
Total titles won by town or city[]
| Town or city | Number of titles | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rayyan | Al-Sailiya SC (4), Al-Gharafa SC (4), Al-Rayyan SC (2), Mesaimeer (1), Muaither SC (1), Al-Shahania (1) | |
| Doha | Al-Markhiya (4), Al-Jaish (3), Lekhwiya SC (1), Al Ahli (1), Al-Nahda (doesn't exist any more) (1) | |
| Umm Salal | Umm Salal SC (3), Al Kharaitiyat (2) | |
| Alshammal | Al-Shamal (3) | |
| Al Wakrah | Al-Wakrah SC (2) | |
| Al Khor | Al-Taawun (Al Khor) (1) |
Top scorers[]
- 1998–99:
Osama Adam (13 goals) [1] - 2007–08:
Gonzalo Gutiérrez (15 goals) - 2008–09: Gonzalo Gutiérrez (14 goals)
- 2010–11:
Abdulqadir Ilyas (12 goals) - 2011–12:
Michaël N'dri (16 goals) - 2012–13:
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula (13 goals) - 2013–14:
Ali Ferydoon (19 goals) - 2014–15:
- 2015–16:
- 2016–17:
- 2017–18:
- 2018–19:
- 2019–20:
- 2020–21:
Baha' Faisal (18 goals)
References[]
- ^ Q-League expands to 12 Archived May 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Second Division League". Qatar Football Association. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
- ^ "Qatargas and QFA Sign 3 Year Sponsorship Agreement". QFA. 6 October 2013. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ List of Champions - 2nd Division - QFA Archived May 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine (in Arabic)
External links[]
- Qatari Second Division
- Second level football leagues in Asia
- Football leagues in Qatar
- Sports leagues established in 1963