Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Introduction
Division 6 is an amateur football league in several countries, including Sweden, England, and Australia. It is the sixth tier of the football league system in Sweden and the eighth tier in England.
The league is divided into a number of regional sections, with each section having its own winner and teams being promoted and relegated to the other sections.
Structure
The structure of Division 6 varies from country to country. In Sweden, the league is divided into 78 sections, with each section having 5 to 12 teams. The top team in each section is promoted to Division 5, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division 7.
In England, Division 6 is divided into two leagues, the National League North and the National League South. Each league has 24 teams, and the champions of each league are automatically promoted to League Two. The next six teams in each league compete in play-offs, with the winners of the play-offs also being promoted.
In Australia, Division 6 is divided into a number of regional leagues. The winners of each regional league qualify for the National Premier Leagues Victoria, which is the highest level of amateur football in Australia.
Teams
The teams that compete in Division 6 vary from country to country. In Sweden, the teams are typically local amateur clubs. In England, the teams are typically semi-professional clubs. In Australia, the teams are typically amateur clubs that are affiliated with a professional club.
Format
The format of Division 6 varies from country to country. In Sweden, the teams play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top team in each section is promoted to Division 5, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division 7.
In England, the teams play each other three times, once at home and twice away. The champions of each league are automatically promoted to League Two. The next six teams in each league compete in play-offs, with the winners of the play-offs also being promoted.
In Australia, the format of Division 6 varies from league to league. Some leagues play a round-robin format, while others play a knockout format.
