2019–20_LigaPro

2019–20 LigaPro

2019–20 LigaPro

30th season of second-tier football league in Portugal

The 2019–20 LigaPro was the 30th season of Portuguese football's second-tier league, and the sixth season under the current LigaPro title. A total of 18 teams competed in this division, including reserve sides from top-flight Primeira Liga teams.

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On 12 March 2020, the LPFP suspended the league until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. On 5 May, the LPFP announced the league would be abandoned, with Farense and Nacional being promoted to the Primeira Liga, while Casa Pia and Cova da Piedade would be relegated to the Campeonato de Portugal in 2020–21.[1] On 29 July, the Portuguese Football Federation announced that the 2019–20 Primeira Liga teams Vitória de Setúbal and Aves would be punished with direct relegation to the Campeonato de Portugal, after failing to provide valid licensing documentation to compete in the professional leagues. As a result, Cova da Piedade and Casa Pia were spared from relegation and allowed to compete in the 2020–21 LigaPro season.[2]

Teams

A total of 18 teams contest the league, including 13 sides from the 2018–19 season, 3 teams relegated from the 2018–19 Primeira Liga and 2 promoted from the 2018–19 Campeonato de Portugal.

Team changes

Stadium and locations

Location of teams in 2019–20 LigaPro
Location of teams in 2019–20 LigaPro (Madeira)
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Personnel and sponsors

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Season summary

League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 14 June 2020. Source: Liga Portugal
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Matches won; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off.
(P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. On 29 July 2020, the Portuguese Professional Football League punished the 2019–20 Primeira Liga teams Vitória de Setúbal and Aves with direct relegation to the non-professional third-tier Campeonato de Portugal after they failed to provide valid licensing documentation to compete in the professional leagues. As a result, Cova da Piedade and Casa Pia were spared from relegation to the 2020–21 Campeonato de Portugal.[4]

Awards

Monthly awards

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Annual awards

Annual awards were given on 28 August 2020.[17]

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Number of teams by district

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References

  1. [1]
    "Nacional e Farense sobem, Casa Pia e Cova da Piedade despromovidos".
  2. [2]
    "Aves e V. Setúbal falham licenciamento e descem ao Campeonato de Portugal". A BOLA (in Portuguese). 29 July 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Segunda Liga stats". LPFP. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Aves e V. Setúbal falham licenciamento e descem ao Campeonato de Portugal". A BOLA (in Portuguese). 29 July 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Adriano recebeu a distinção "Jogador do Mês da LigaPro" referente a Agosto". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  6. [6]
    "Umaro Embaló apontou o golo do mês na LigaPro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  7. [7]
    "Daniel Bragança recebeu a distinção "Jogador do Mês da LigaPro" referente a Setembro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  8. [8]
    "Melhores de setembro: Miguel Bandarra é o autor do "Golo do Mês LigaPro"". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  9. [9]
    "Fabrício Isidoro recebeu a distinção "Jogador do Mês da LigaPro" referente a outubro e novembro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  10. [10]
    "Melhores de outubro/novembro: Kikas apontou o Golo do Mês da LigaPro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  11. [11]
    "Lumeka recebeu o prémio "Jogador do Mês LigaPro" relativo a dezembro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  12. [12]
    "Melhores de dezembro: Miguel Bandarra marcou o Bet.pt Golo do Mês da LigaPro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  13. [13]
    "Kukula recebeu o prémio "Jogador do Mês LigaPro" relativo a janeiro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  14. [14]
    "Leonardo Ruiz recebe o prémio Bet.pt para o Golo do Mês da LigaPro em janeiro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  15. [15]
    "Melhores de fevereiro: Agdon é o Jogador do Mês da LigaPro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  16. [16]
    "Melhores de fevereiro: Rodrigo Dantas é o autor do Bet.pt Golo do Mês da LigaPro". Liga Portugal. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  17. [17]
    "KickOff 2020-21 Press Kit" (PDF). Liga Portugal. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
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