Qatar League 2

Qatar League 2

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Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
02/03 18:00 8 Al Bidda SC vs Al Kharaitiyat SC View
02/03 18:00 8 Al Mesaimeer SC vs Al Markhiya View
02/03 18:00 8 Lusail vs Al Waab FC View
02/03 18:00 8 Al-Mu'aidar vs Al Salam - Saudi Arabia View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
12/30 14:30 7 [8] Al Waab FC vs Al-Kharitiyath SC [3] 0-2
12/30 14:30 7 [5] Al Bidda SC vs Lusail [1] 0-2
12/30 14:30 7 [2] Al Markhiya vs Al-Khor SC [7] 2-1
12/30 14:30 7 [6] Muaither SC vs Al Mesaimeer SC [4] 0-1
12/21 14:30 6 [5] Al Bidda SC vs Al-Khor SC [7] 0-2
12/21 14:30 6 [2] Lusail vs Al Markhiya [1] 2-1
12/21 14:30 6 [8] Al Waab FC vs Al Mesaimeer SC [6] 2-4
12/21 14:30 6 [3] Al-Kharitiyath SC vs Muaither SC [4] 5-0
11/04 15:00 5 [7] Al-Khor SC vs Al-Kharitiyath SC [4] 1-2
11/04 15:00 5 [1] Al Markhiya vs Al Waab FC [8] 3-3
11/04 15:00 5 [5] Al Mesaimeer SC vs Lusail [2] 1-2
11/04 15:00 5 [6] Muaither SC vs Al Bidda SC [3] 3-1

The Qatari Second Division (Arabic: دوري الدرجة الثانية القطري), QSD or Second Division League, also was known as Qatargas League due to sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of the two-tier football league competition in Qatar. Contested by 8 teams, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Qatar Stars League (QSL), the top-tier football league in the country. The QSD seasons, like those of the QSL, 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 6 QSD titles. According to the league's development strategy, starting with the 2022–23 season, the first-placed club of this league will play a relegation match against the tenth-placed club of the first league to decide which club will participate in the first league next season. There is no relegation from the second division.

History

In 1990, the Qatar Football Association dissolved three second division clubs: Al Nasr, Al Tadamon, and Al Nahda. The clubs' players and staff were distributed to first division clubs. As a result, the Qatari Second Division was unofficially dissolved on a temporary basis. The competition resumed operations in the 1996–97 season. The first promotion play-off took place in the 1999–00 season, between Second Division champions Muaither SC and the bottom-ranked team of the Qatar Stars League, Al Shamal. Muaither lost the match.

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. 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.

On 6 October 2013 it was announced Qatari Second Division had a sponsorship with Qatargas.

An annual competition known as the Qatari Second Division Cup is played by all second division clubs.

The Qatar League 2 is a prominent football competition in Qatar, serving as the second tier of the country's professional football league system. Established to provide a competitive platform for emerging clubs and talented players, the league features a dynamic mix of teams vying for promotion to the top-flight Qatar Stars League. Known for its passionate fan base and exciting matches, Qatar League 2 plays a vital role in developing local talent and enhancing the overall quality of football in Qatar. The tournament showcases a blend of strategic gameplay, youthful energy, and competitive spirit, making it a must-watch event for football enthusiasts in the region.