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Superettan: Sweden's Second-Tier Football Division
Overview
Superettan is Sweden's second-tier football division, below the Allsvenskan. The league was established in 1999 and has been operating under that name since 2000. Superettan is composed of 16 teams that compete in a double round-robin format, meaning each team plays every other team twice during the season. The top two teams in the standings earn automatic promotion to the Allsvenskan, while the third- and fourth-placed teams enter a playoff for a third promotion spot. The bottom two teams in the standings are automatically relegated to Division 1, Sweden's third-tier football division.
History
Prior to the establishment of Superettan, Sweden's second-tier football division was known as Division 1. Division 1 was originally divided into two leagues, known as Division 1 Norra and Division 1 Södra. In 1999, the two leagues were merged to form Superettan. The first season of Superettan was played in 2000, and the league has been operating under that name ever since.
Format
Superettan is played in a double round-robin format, meaning each team plays every other team twice during the season. The season typically runs from April to October, with each team playing a total of 30 matches. The top two teams in the standings earn automatic promotion to the Allsvenskan, while the third- and fourth-placed teams enter a playoff for a third promotion spot. The bottom two teams in the standings are automatically relegated to Division 1, Sweden's third-tier football division.
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