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Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Valencian Community
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The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Valencian Community, are organized by the Valencian Football Federation (FFCV):
- Lliga Comunitat (Level 6 of the Spanish football pyramid – starting from the 2023–24 season)
- Primera FFCV (former Regional Preferente – Level 7)
- Segona FFCV (former Primera Regional – Level 8)
- Tercera FFCV (former Segunda Regional – Level 9)
League chronology
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Regional Preferente
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| Founded | 1970 |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Number of clubs | 72; 4 groups of 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 6 |
| Promotion to | 3ª RFEF – Group 6 |
| Relegation to | Primera Regional |
| Domestic cup | None |
| Website | Official website |
The Lliga Comunitat FFCV is one of the lower levels of the Spanish Football League. It is held every year. It stands at the sixth level of Spanish football with teams five promotions away from the top division. Teams from this league progress into the Tercera División RFEF Group 6. The participating teams are based in the Valencian Community.
Until 2023/24
[edit]From 1970 until the 2022/2023 the league was called the Regional Preferente de la Comunitat Valenciana. It consisted of four regional groups of 18 teams each. Group 1 consisted of teams in the province of Castellon and the northern part of Valencia province, Group 2 teams in the city of Valencia and surrounding satellite towns, Group 3 teams in the south of Valencia province and north of Alicante province and Group 4 teams the rest of Alicante province. During the COVID-19 pandemic the number of groups were increased to six for the 2020/21 season and five for the 2021/22 season.
Promotion & Relegation
[edit]- The top three teams of each group advanced to the promotional playoffs. The twelve teams were paired into four playoff groups. The six winners were drawn into three more groups with the three winners being promoted to Tercera División RFEF – Group 6. The bottom three teams (16th-18th) in each group were relegated to the Primera Regional de la Comunitat Valenciana, which consisted of eight regional groups.
Changes for 23/24
[edit]In October 2022 the FFCV agreed to create a new 6th level, called Lliga Comunitat FFCV, to better bridge the gap between the Regional Preferente and Tercera Federación consisting of two groups of 16 teams to begin for the 2023/24 season, split on a north/south basis.[1]
The winner of each Lliga Comunitat FFCV group will be promoted to Tercera Federación, with the winner of a play-off between the 2nd and 3rd placed teams also promoted. The bottom three teams in each group will be relegated. The 7th level Primera FFCV will consist of 4 groups, the 8th level Segona FFCV of 8 groups and the 9th (lowest) level Tercera FFCV of 15 groups.[2] Each division at every level will have 16 teams, a reduction from the previous 18 that some contained, to reduce administration costs. The bottom three teams from each Primera FFCV and Segona FFCV group will be relegated and replaced by the champions of the groups in the level below and the winner of play-offs involving the second placed teams.[3]
2025–26 season teams
[edit]| Group North | Group South | |
|---|---|---|
↓Relegated from 2024-25 Tercera RFEF
↑Promoted from 2024-25 Lliga Primera FFCV
*Transferred from Group South to Group North
Champions
[edit]| Season | Gr. I | Gr. II | Gr. III | Gr. IV | ||||||||||||||
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| 2015–16 | Segorbe | Torrent | Tavernes | La Nucía | ||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | Onda | Paiporta | Atzeneta | Villajoyosa | ||||||||||||||
| 2017–18 | Acero | Villamarxant | Atzeneta | Jove Español | ||||||||||||||
| 2018–19 | Puçol | Recambios Colón | Dénia | Intercity Sant Joan | ||||||||||||||
| 2019–20 | Benicarló | Buñol | Castellonense | Villajoyosa | ||||||||||||||
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| Season | Gr. I | Gr. II | Gr. III | Gr. IV | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–23 | Soneja | Utiel | Ontinyent 1931 | Callosa Deportiva | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–24 | Odisea FC | UD Quart de Poblet | UD Carcaixent | SC Torrevieja | ||||||||||||||
Primera FFCV
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| Founded | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Number of clubs | 64; 4 groups of 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 7 |
| Promotion to | Regional Preferente |
| Relegation to | Segunda Regional |
| Domestic cup | None |
| Website | Official website |
Primera FFCV is the seventh level of competition of the Spanish Football League in the Valencian Community. For the 2023/24 season, it is played in 4 regional groups of 16 teams each. At the end of the season, The champions and four winners of playoffs are promoted. Four clubs from each group are relegated to Segunda Regional.
Segona FFCV
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| Founded | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Number of clubs | 128; 8 groups |
| Level on pyramid | 8 |
| Promotion to | Primera Regional |
| Domestic cup | None |
| Website | Official website |
Segona FFCV is the eighth level of competition of the Spanish Football League in the Valencian Community. It is played with 8 groups of 16 clubs. At the end of the season, the champions and the 4 winners of play-offs between the runners-up are promoted.
References
[edit]- ^ Rubio, Álex (4 October 2022). "La FFCV propondrá crear una categoría intermedia entre Tercera RFEF y Preferente" [The FFCV proposes creating an intermediate level between Tercera RFEF and the Preferente] (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "These are the fifteen groups and the calendars of the Third FFCV for the 2023/2024 season". 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "El calendario prevé el sistema de ascensos en el fútbol aficionado aprobado en octubre de 2022" [The calendar provides for the promotion system in amateur football approved in October 2022] (in Spanish). 2 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Valencian Community
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Historical Background
Origins and Foundation
The Valencian Football Federation (FFCV), originally known as the Federación Regional Valenciana de Clubs de Football, was founded on September 7, 1909, with Francisco Sinisterra serving as its first president.[8] From its inception, the FFCV played a pivotal role in organizing regional football competitions within the Valencian territory, establishing a framework for local clubs to participate in structured tournaments and fostering the sport's growth amid the early 20th-century expansion of football in Spain.[9] The introduction of the first regional leagues occurred in the 1920s, with the Campeonato Regional commencing in the 1920–21 season, which for the first time provided access to the national Campeonato de España.[9] These early competitions were influenced by territorial expansions and adjustments, initially incorporating clubs from neighboring areas like Albacete, Alicante, and Murcia until 1924, when southern regions shifted to the Federación Murciana, refocusing the FFCV on core Valencian provinces.[9] However, the Spanish Civil War severely disrupted these efforts, halting all regional competitions from 1936 to 1939 due to the conflict's widespread impact on sports infrastructure and organization across the region.[9] In the late Franco era, as part of broader efforts to professionalize and standardize regional football structures, the FFCV created the Regional Preferente league in 1970 as the top tier of regional divisions, below the national Tercera División.[9] This marked a significant reorganization, introducing four groups for the 1970–71 season to accommodate the growing number of teams while maintaining an administrative structure aligned with the three main provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia, where competitions were divided geographically to reflect provincial boundaries and facilitate local participation.[9]League Chronology Until 2023
The Regional Preferente de la Comunitat Valenciana, established in 1970 as the premier tier of regional football, maintained a standard structure of four groups comprising 18 teams each throughout much of its history from the 1970s to the early 2020s, accommodating approximately 72 clubs in total. This format emphasized geographical organization, with groups typically divided along provincial lines: Group 1 encompassing teams from Castellón in the north, Groups 2 and 3 covering Valencia province, and Group 4 focusing on Alicante in the south, thereby minimizing travel distances and fostering local rivalries.[10][11][12] To address the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the league temporarily expanded to six groups of 14 to 15 teams each for the 2020–21 season, allowing for a condensed schedule while preserving competitive balance amid health restrictions. The following year, in 2021–22, the structure adjusted to five groups of 16 teams, reflecting ongoing adaptations to post-pandemic participation levels and logistical needs. These changes ensured continuity in the regional pyramid without permanent alterations to the core format.[11][12] The regional framework was expanded in 1970 with the creation of the Primera Regional as the second tier below Regional Preferente, initially with two groups, and the Segunda Regional as the third tier with three groups. These lower divisions accommodated growing grassroots participation across the provinces of Castellón, Valencia, and Alicante to maintain regional cohesion and facilitate upward mobility. A pivotal event came in 2021 with the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)'s restructuring, which created the Tercera RFEF as the new national fifth tier, directly integrating former regional level-5 competitions and elevating the Regional Preferente to level 6 in the Spanish pyramid. This shift impacted regional operations by standardizing promotion pathways and requiring adjustments in relegation from higher national divisions, while preserving the FFCV's oversight of the autonomous leagues below.[13]Reforms in 2023–24
In October 2022, the Federación de Fútbol de la Comunitat Valenciana (FFCV) approved a comprehensive reform of its regional football divisions, effective from the 2023–24 season, to establish a more streamlined and pyramidal structure aligned with the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) national framework. The primary motivation was to address the progression bottleneck between the former top regional level and Tercera Federación (level 5), by introducing an intermediate category that facilitates smoother transitions and reduces competitive disparities. This overhaul also standardized group sizes across levels to enhance logistical efficiency and cost management for clubs, particularly in travel and administration.[14] A key change involved the creation of the Lliga Comunitat FFCV as the new sixth level of the Spanish football pyramid, consisting of two groups (Nord and Sud) with 16 teams each, totaling 32 participants. The former Regional Preferente was renamed Primera FFCV and reorganized into four groups of 16 teams (64 total), down from its previous configuration of four groups of 18 teams (72 total). Lower tiers saw further adjustments: Segona FFCV (replacing Primera Regional) expanded to eight groups of 16 teams (128 total), while Tercera FFCV (replacing Segunda Regional) was introduced with 15 groups of 16 teams each (240 total). Overall, the reform slightly reduced teams at the upper levels while expanding the base to accommodate more amateur clubs, resulting in approximately 464 teams across the four regional divisions—compared to around 400 in the prior structure—prioritizing balance over drastic cuts.[15][16] Transitional rules for the 2023–24 season focused on team reallocations to populate the new pyramid without disrupting ongoing competitions. To form the inaugural Lliga Comunitat, three teams descended directly from Tercera Federación (typically the bottom three in its relevant group), supplemented by 29 teams selected from the 2022–23 Regional Preferente: the eight non-promoted playoff participants plus teams finishing 4th to 8th in each of its four groups. No relegations occurred from Regional Preferente (now Primera FFCV) or Primera Regional (now Segona FFCV) during the 2022–23 season to facilitate this reallocation, with vacancies filled via expanded playoffs among lower-placed teams. Promotion slots to Tercera Federación were adjusted to three from Lliga Comunitat (two group champions plus one playoff winner), compared to the previous two from Regional Preferente, ensuring continuity while adapting to the expanded upper tier. These measures minimized disruptions and allowed for a phased integration, with full playoff adjustments implemented by the season's end.[17][18][14]Lliga Comunitat
Format Before 2023–24
Prior to the 2023–24 season, the Lliga Comunitat—known then as Regional Preferente—followed a standardized structure managed by the Federació de Futbol de la Comunitat Valenciana (FFCV), emphasizing regional organization to minimize travel. The competition consisted of four groups (I to IV), each comprising 18 teams that played a double round-robin format, resulting in 34 matches per team over the season.[19][20] Groups were divided geographically to reflect the Valencian Community's provincial layout: Group I covered the Castellón province area in the north; Group II and III spanned the Valencia province, with II focusing on the northern and coastal zones and III on the southern and inland areas; and Group IV encompassed the Alicante province, particularly its southern regions.[19] This setup ensured matches remained local, promoting participation across the community's diverse territories. At the end of the regular season, the top three teams from each group qualified for the promotion playoffs to Tercera RFEF, while the bottom three in each group faced direct relegation to Primera Regional.[21] Historically, the format evolved to accommodate growth; from the 1989–90 to 1991–92 seasons, it featured three groups (Norte, Centro, Sur) of 18 teams each, expanding to four groups starting in 1992–93 to better distribute the increasing number of clubs.[22] The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this in the 2020–21 season, when the league was restructured into six groups to allow for safer, localized play amid restrictions, and in 2021–22, it adjusted to five groups of 16 teams each before reverting to the four-group model for 2022–23.[23][24]Current Format Since 2023–24
Following the reforms implemented for the 2023–24 season, the Lliga Comunitat is structured as the highest level of regional football in the Valencian Community, comprising two groups divided by geographical proximity to optimize logistics and minimize travel demands on participating clubs.[25] The competition features a total of 32 teams, with 16 teams in the North Group (primarily drawing from the provinces of Castellón and Valencia) and 16 teams in the South Group (focused on the province of Alicante).[15][26] Each group operates on a regular season format where all 16 teams compete in a double round-robin schedule, resulting in 30 matches per team—15 home and 15 away—played primarily on weekends to accommodate amateur participants.[25] Match scheduling prioritizes regional derbies within groups, ensuring that fixtures emphasize local rivalries while limiting long-distance travel, which helps control operational costs for clubs across the expansive Valencian Community.[25] Venues are selected based on each team's home facilities, adhering to FFCV standards for safety and capacity. At the conclusion of the regular season, the champions of the North and South Groups earn direct promotion to the Tercera Federación.[27] The remaining promotion spot is determined through a playoff phase involving the teams finishing 2nd through 4th in each group, structured as elimination rounds to select the final ascendant.[27] This system balances competitive merit with the league's regional focus, allowing broader access to higher divisions while maintaining the format's stability since its inception.[15]Promotion and Relegation
Promotion from the Lliga Comunitat to the Tercera Federación is awarded to the champions of the North and South Groups, who ascend directly based on regular season standings. The third promotion spot is decided via a playoff tournament featuring the 2nd to 4th placed teams from each group, contested in single-elimination rounds (semifinals and final) on neutral grounds or as designated by the FFCV, with the winner securing ascent.[1][28] Relegation to the Primera FFCV affects the bottom three teams in each group (positions 14th to 16th), who descend directly to maintain league balance and provide opportunities for lower-tier clubs. Additional relegations may occur due to licensing failures or administrative issues, with spots filled by playoff winners from Primera FFCV. This mechanism ensures fluidity in the regional pyramid while adhering to FFCV regulations on eligibility and territorial distribution.[1][29]2025–26 Season Teams
The 2025–26 Lliga Comunitat season comprises 32 teams divided into two geographically organized groups of 16 each: Grup Nord, primarily featuring clubs from the northern and central provinces of Castellón and Valencia, and Grup Sud, centered on teams from the southern province of Alicante and southern Valencia. The season began on 14 September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in May 2026, with matches typically played on weekends.[30] Several changes occurred in team composition from the previous season, driven by promotions from Primera FFCV and relegations from Tercera Federación. Promoted teams include CD Jávea, Mutxamel CF, Atlético Quart de les Valls, Paiporta CF, CF Promeses Sueca, and CE Alberic, bolstering the groups with fresh challengers from the second regional tier. Relegated arrivals such as CF Benidorm, Patacona CF, and UD Rayo Ibense bring higher-level experience, potentially influencing promotion races. No major mid-season transfers or withdrawals have been reported as of November 2025, though the season remains ongoing with approximately 10 matchdays completed by mid-November.[31] Notable clubs include reserve teams like CD Eldense B, the second squad of Segunda División side CD Eldense, which provides a pathway for youth development while competing regionally. CF Benidorm, a historic club founded in 1956 with multiple appearances in national divisions, returns after relegation and is expected to contend for promotion. CFI Alicante represents a key Alicante-based outfit with strong local support, often serving as a talent hub for the region.[31] The full list of participating teams is as follows:Grup Nord
| Team |
|---|
| Alqueries CF |
| C.D. Acero |
| C.D. Almazora |
| C.D. Burriana |
| C.D. L'Alcora |
| C.D. Onda |
| C.F. Promeses Sueca |
| Manises CF |
| Nou Jove Ripollés |
| Paiporta CF |
| Patacona CF |
| Quart de les Valls |
| Ribarroja CF |
| S.C. Requena |
| Silla CF |
| U.E. Tavernes |
Grup Sud
| Team |
|---|
| Benigànim CF |
| C.D. Eldense B |
| C.D. Jávea |
| C.D. Thader |
| C.E. Alberic |
| C.F. Benidorm |
| C.F.I. Alicante |
| F.B. Redován CF |
| L'Olleria CF |
| Mutxamel CF |
| Novelda UD CF |
| Olímpic de Xàtiva |
| S.C. Torrevieja |
| U.D. Calpe |
| U.D. Carcaixent |
| U.D. Rayo Ibense |
List of Champions
The list of champions for the Lliga Comunitat covers the seasons since its establishment as the top regional tier in the 2023–24 season. Each season features two group winners who earn direct promotion to the Tercera Federación, with one additional team ascending via playoffs involving the top four from each group (excluding champions).[1]2023–24 Season
The inaugural season saw direct promotions for the group champions, joined by the playoff winner Crevillente Deportivo.[28][34]| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| Nord | UD Vall de Uxó |
| Sud | CF Benidorm |
2024–25 Season
The second season followed the same format, with group champions promoting directly and Recambios Colón CD ascending via playoffs.| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| Nord | CD Buñol |
| Sud | Hércules CF B |
Primera FFCV
Format and Groups
The Primera FFCV, formerly known as Regional Preferente, serves as the second tier in the regional football pyramid of the Valencian Community, consisting of four groups with 16 teams each, for a total of 64 teams in the 2025–26 season.[4] This structure, established post-2023 reforms, organizes teams geographically across the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia to reduce travel and promote local competitions.[1] Each group follows a double round-robin format, with teams playing 30 matches (15 home, 15 away) over the season, emphasizing competitive balance and regional rivalries.[1] The division includes a mix of established amateur clubs and reserve teams, supporting development pathways from lower tiers while adhering to FFCV licensing and facility standards.[1]Promotion and Relegation
Promotion from the Primera FFCV to the Lliga Comunitat FFCV is merit-based, with the four group champions earning direct ascent, joined by two additional teams selected via playoffs among the runners-up, determined by points, goal difference, and knockout ties, totaling six promotions annually. Filial teams may be ineligible if their parent club occupies a spot in the higher division, with rights passing to the next qualifier.[1][35] Relegation to the Segona FFCV affects the bottom three teams from each group (12 total), based on final standings, with teams failing administrative or facility requirements potentially facing additional penalties or exclusion.[1] New entries to the Primera FFCV occur via promotion from Segona or direct FFCV approval, requiring applications with facility verification and registration by early season deadlines, maintaining group sizes at 16 teams where possible for balanced scheduling.[1]List of Champions
The List of Champions for the Primera FFCV covers the seasons following the 2023–24 structural reform, highlighting group winners who secured direct promotion to the Lliga Comunitat FFCV. In addition to the four group champions, two teams advance via promotion playoffs involving the runners-up, resulting in six total promotions per season to align with the pyramid's mobility.[36][35]2023–24 Season
The inaugural season featured four groups, with champions promoted directly and two playoff winners: Novelda U. D. C. F. and Benigànim C. F.| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1 | Odisea F. C. |
| 2 | U. D. Quart de Poblet |
| 3 | U. D. Carcaixent |
| 4 | S. C. Torrevieja C. F. |
2024–25 Season
The second season retained the four-group format, with direct promotions for champions and playoff successes for Mutxamel C. F. and C. F. Promeses Sueca.[35]| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1 | C. F. Atlètic Quart de les Valls |
| 2 | Paiporta C. F. |
| 3 | C. E. Alberic |
| 4 | C. D. Jávea |
Segona FFCV
Format and Groups
The Segona FFCV serves as the third tier in the regional football pyramid of the Valencian Community, comprising 8 groups organized geographically across the provinces of Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón to minimize travel and emphasize local rivalries, with a total of 131 teams participating in the 2025–26 season (6 groups of 16 teams, 1 group of 17 teams, and 1 group of 18 teams).[37][38] This format, part of the 2023 expansion of the regional divisions, features hyper-local groupings by districts, welcoming emerging clubs, reserve squads, and recreational teams to promote grassroots development and broad participation.[39] Competition within each group follows a double round-robin system, with teams facing one another home and away, resulting in 30 to 34 matches per season depending on group size, prioritizing accessibility and community engagement.[1]Promotion and Relegation
The Segona FFCV connects to the pyramid through promotion to the Primera FFCV and relegation to the Tercera FFCV, with 12 teams ascending and 27 descending annually in the 2025–26 season to balance participation and competitiveness. Comprising 8 groups, the division uses a merit-based system outlined in FFCV regulations.[37] Promotion to the Primera FFCV includes 8 direct spots for the group winners, plus 4 additional teams selected via playoffs among the 8 runners-up, conducted as double-legged knockout ties to determine the victors. Filial or dependent teams are ineligible for promotion if their parent club competes in the Primera FFCV, with spots reallocated to the next eligible team based on merit.[37] Relegation to the Tercera FFCV affects 27 teams: the 14th, 15th, and 16th-placed teams from groups 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8; the 15th, 16th, and 17th from group 4; the 16th, 17th, and 18th from group 3; plus the 3 worst 13th-placed teams across groups, determined by points-per-game average. Teams failing licensing requirements, such as field standards or administrative compliance, may also face descent or disbandment.[37][1] New teams enter the Segona FFCV primarily through promotion from the Tercera FFCV, with applications processed via FFCV verification of facilities, eligibility, and deadlines at least 15 days before the season. Group sizes adjust flexibly based on registrations to ensure geographic balance and participation.[1]List of Champions
The List of Champions for the Segona FFCV covers the inaugural seasons following the 2023–24 structural reform of the Valencian regional football divisions, focusing on group winners who earned direct promotion to the Primera FFCV.[36] In addition to the eight group champions per season, four teams typically advance via a promotion play-off involving the runners-up, resulting in 12 total promotions to maintain balance with relegations from the level above.[35]2023–24 Season
The debut edition featured eight groups, with champions determined by regular-season standings. All group winners ascended directly, joined by four play-off victors: Torrent C.F. "B", C.D. Rafelguaraf, U.D. Portuarios-DISARP, and C.F. Intercity "B".[36]| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1 | C.D. Vall d'Alba |
| 2 | Club Almenara Atlètic |
| 3 | C.D.F.B. L'Eliana |
| 4 | U.D. Juventud Barrio del Cristo |
| 5 | U.E. Vall dels Alcalans |
| 6 | C.F. Llutxent |
| 7 | C.D. Betis Florida |
| 8 | C.D. Montesinos |
2024–25 Season
The second season maintained the eight-group format, with group champions securing direct promotion. Play-off promotions went to C.F. Torreblanca, Foios Atlètic C.F. "A", C.D. Serranos, and F.B. Teulada-Moraira "A", alongside an additional spot filled by Valencia F.B. due to vacancies.[35]| Group | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1 | U.D. Atzeneta de Castellón "A" |
| 2 | C.D. Betxí |
| 3 | Bétera C.F. "A" |
| 4 | Caudete de las Fuentes C.F. |
| 5 | C.D. Enguera |
| 6 | C.F. Simat "A" |
| 7 | C.F. Atlético Jonense |
| 8 | C.F. Atlético Algorfa |