2021–22_Tercera_División_RFEF

2021–22 Tercera División RFEF

2021–22 Tercera División RFEF

Football league season


The 2021–22 Tercera División RFEF season was the first for the national fifth level in the Spanish football league system.[1] The league has 18 groups like the former fourth tier Tercera División.

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Competition format

  • The group champions were promoted to 2022–23 Segunda División RFEF.[2]
  • The next four eligible teams in each group played in the promotion play-offs.[3]
  • The champion of each group qualified for 2022–23 Copa del Rey. If the champion was a reserve team, the first non-reserve team qualified would join the Copa.
  • In each group, at least three teams were relegated to regional divisions; the relegation of each group was configured so that all Tercera División RFEF groups would have 16 teams for the 2022–23 season.

Overview before the season

A total of 320 teams made up the league: 26 relegated from the 2020–21 Segunda División B, 234 retained from the 2020–21 Tercera División,[1] and 60 promoted from the regional divisions.

Groups

Group 1 – Galicia

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Preferente de Galicia

Teams and locations

Location of teams of the 2021–22 Tercera División Group 1
CD Barco - Atlético Arnoia.
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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Group 2 – Asturias

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Llanes finished ahead of Caudal on head-to-head points: Caudal–Llanes 1–1, Llanes–Caudal 3–2
  2. Gijón Industrial awarded a 0–3 win in their Round 31 match against L'Entregu after the latter fielded an ineligible player. The match originally ended 4–2
  3. Relegated due to relegations of regional teams from Segunda División RFEF
  4. Gijón Industrial and Urraca finished ahead of San Martín on head-to-head points: Gijón Industrial 7 pts, Urraca 7 pts, San Martín 3 pts. Gijón Industrial finished ahead of Urraca on head-to-head points: Urraca–Gijón Industrial 1–1, Gijón Industrial–Urraca 2–0

Group 3 – Cantabria

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Torina finished ahead of Sámano on head-to-head points: Torina–Sámano 0–0, Sámano–Torina 0–1
  2. Cartes finished ahead of Castro on head-to-head points: Cartes–Castro 2–0, Castro–Cartes 3–3

Group 4 – Basque Country

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 División de Honor

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Beasain finished ahead of Portugalete on head-to-head points: Beasain–Portugalete 2–1, Portugalete–Beasain 0–2
  2. Aurrerá Ondarroa finished ahead of Santutxu and Uritarra on head-to-head points: Aurrerá Ondarroa 9 pts, Santutxu 7 pts, Uritarra 1 pt
  3. Beti Gazte finished ahead of Tolosa on head-to-head points: Tolosa–Beti Gazte 1–4, Beti Gazte–Tolosa 2–2

Group 5 – Catalonia

Location of teams of the 2021–22 Tercera División Group 5
Location of teams of the 2021–22 Tercera División Group 5 (Province of Barcelona)
Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Primera Catalana


Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Pobla de Mafumet finished ahead of Vilassar de Mar on overall goal difference
  2. Sants finished ahead of Granollers on head-to-head goal difference: Sants–Granollers 3–0, Granollers–Sants 1–0

Group 6 – Valencian Community

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Villarreal C finished ahead of Athletic Torrellano on head-to-head goal difference: Athletic Torrellano–Villarreal C 3–2, Villarreal C–Athletic Torrellano 3–0

Group 7 – Community of Madrid

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Preferente de Madrid

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Ursaria finished ahead of Alcalá on head-to-head goal difference: Ursaria–Alcalá 2–0, Alcalá–Ursaria 2–1
  2. Rayo Vallecano B finished ahead of Torrejón and Pozuelo de Alarcón on head-to-head points: Rayo Vallecano B 7 pts, Torrejón 6 pts, Pozuelo de Alarcón 4 pts

Group 8 – Castile and León

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Primera Regional

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Atlético Tordesillas finished ahead of Júpiter Leonés on head-to-head points: Atlético Tordesillas–Júpiter Leonés 1–1, Júpiter Leonés–Atlético Tordesillas 0–2

Group 9 – Eastern Andalusia and Melilla

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Location of teams of the 2021–22 Tercera División Group 9 – Melilla
Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 División de Honor
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Preferente de Melilla
  • Intergym Melilla

Teams and locations

League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Huétor Tájar finished ahead of Marbella on head-to-head points: Marbella–Huétor Tájar 0–1, Huétor Tájar–Marbella 3–2
  2. Marbella was awarded a 0–3 win in their Round 17 match against Alhaurín de la Torre after the latter fielded an ineligible player. The match originally ended 0–0.
  3. Almería B finished ahead of Atlético Malagueño on head-to-head goal difference: Atlético Malagueño–Almería B 1–0, Almería B–Atlético Malagueño 2–0
  4. Motril was awarded a 0–3 win in their Round 2 match against Jaén after the latter failed to show up to the match. Jaén was subsequently deducted three points.

Group 10 – Western Andalusia and Ceuta

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 División de Honor
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Preferente de Ceuta

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Gerena finished ahead of Córdoba B on overall goal difference
  2. Conil finished ahead of Rota on head-to-head goal difference: Rota–Conil 2–1, Conil–Rota 3–1
  3. Pozoblanco finished ahead of Atlético Antoniano on head-to-head points: Atlético Antoniano–Pozoblanco 1–1, Pozoblanco–Atlético Antoniano 2–0
  4. Cabecense finished ahead of Los Barrios on head-to-head goal difference: Los Barrios–Cabecense 3–1, Cabecense–Los Barrios 3–0

Group 11 – Balearic Islands

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Llosetense finished ahead of Santanyí on overall goal difference
  2. Relegated due to relegation of Andratx from Segunda División RFEF
  3. Sant Rafel finished ahead of Campos on overall goal difference

Group 12 – Canary Islands

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Interinsular Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (E) Eliminated; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Las Palmas C was relegated due to Las Palmas Atlético's relegation from Segunda División RFEF
  2. Unión Sur Yaiza finished ahead of Gran Tarajal on head-to-head points: Unión Sur Yaiza–Gran Tarajal 5–3, Gran Tarajal–Unión Sur Yaiza 1–1
  3. Santa Úrsula finished ahead of La Cuadra on head-to-head points: Santa Úrsula–La Cuadra 1–0, La Cuadra–Santa Úrsula 0–0
  4. Lanzarote finished ahead of Buzanada on overall goal difference
  5. Relegated due to relegations of regional teams from Segunda División RFEF
  6. Tenisca finished ahead of Vera on head-to-head points: Tenisca–Vera 1–0, Vera–Tenisca 0–1

Group 13 – Region of Murcia

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Preferente Autonómica

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (E) Eliminated; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. UCAM Murcia B finished ahead of La Unión Atlético on head-to-head points: UCAM Murcia B–La Unión Atlético 1–0, La Unión Atlético–UCAM Murcia B 0–0
  2. Lorca Deportiva deducted two points for failing to pay referees's wages three times during the season.
  3. Bullense finished ahead of El Palmar and Archena Sport on head-to-head points: Bullense 7 pts, El Palmar 6 pts, Archena Sport 4 pts
  4. Archena Sport awarded a 3–0 win after their Round 1 match vs Mazarrón after the latter fielded an ineligible player. The match originally ended 1–1

Group 14 – Extremadura

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams promoted from Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

Location of teams of the 2021–22 Tercera División Group 14
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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Diocesano awarded a 3–0 win over Extremadura B after the latter failed to show up in their Round 21 match. Extremadura B was subsequently deducted three points.
  2. Llerenense awarded a 0–3 win over Extremadura B after the latter failed to show up in their Round 20 match. Extremadura B was subsequently deducted three points.
  3. Arroyo finished ahead of Trujillo and Azuaga on head-to-head points: Arroyo 8 pts, Trujillo 5 pts, Azuaga 2 pts
  4. Miajadas finished ahead of Aceuchal on head-to-head goal difference: Aceuchal–Miajadas 0–4, Miajas–Aceuchal 1–3
  5. Extremadura B was expelled from the competition in Round 21 after two no-shows. All subsequent matches awarded 0–2 to their opponents.

Group 15 – Navarre

Location of teams of the 2020–21 Tercera División Group 15
Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Primera Autonómica

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (E) Eliminated; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Pamplona awarded a 3–0 win in their Round 15 match against Azkoyen after the latter fielded an ineligible player. The match originally ended 1–1.
  2. Azkoyen finished ahead of Valle de Egüés on head-to-head goal difference: Valle de Egüés–Azkoyen 2–1, Azkoyen–Valle de Egüés 2–0

Group 16 – La Rioja

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Berceo awarded a 0–3 win in their Round 1 match against Cenicero after the latter fielded an ineligible player. The match originally ended 1–0.
  2. Berceo finished ahead of River Ebro on head-to-head goal difference: Berceo +2, Yagüe -1, Atlético Vianés -1. Yagüe finished ahead of Atlético Vianés on head-to-head goals scored: Yagüe 8, Atlético Vianés 6

Group 17 – Aragon

Location of teams of the 2020–21 Tercera División Group 17
Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Regional Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Barbastro finished ahead of Caspe and Épila on head-to-head points: Barbastro 10 pts, Caspe 5 pts, Épila 1 pt
  2. Belchite 97 finished ahead of Santa Anastasia on overall goal difference

Group 18 – Castilla–La Mancha

Teams retained from 2020–21 Tercera División
Teams relegated from 2020–21 Segunda División B
Teams promoted from 2020 to 2021 Primera Autonómica Preferente

Teams and locations

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League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 May 2022. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (E) Eliminated; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Azuqueca finished ahead of Manchego on head-to-head points: Azuqueca–Manchego 2–0, Manchego–Azuqueca 0–0
  2. Relegated due to relegations of regional teams from Segunda División RFEF
  3. La Roda was disqualified from the competition for not paying its players. All opponents were subsequently awarded 3–0 wins.

Copa del Rey qualification

25 teams qualified for the 2022–23 Copa del Rey: the best teams in each group (excluding reserves) and the 7 best second-placed teams ranked by their points coefficient. Should any second-placed team among these 7 qualify already as the best non-reserve team in its group, a ranking of third-placed teams would fill the remaining vacants.

Ranking of second-placed teams

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Source: RFEF – Tournament rules: Copa del Rey
Rules for classification: 1) coefficient; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) fair-play points; 5) playoff match
Notes:
  1. Qualified as the best-classified team in its group after a reserve team
  2. Las Palmas C was relegated due to Las Palmas Atlético's relegation from Segunda División RFEF

See also


References

  1. "1ª RFEF, 2ª RFEF y 3ª RFEF: cómo será cada categoría y a qué equivale cada una". AS.com (in Spanish). 23 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. CIRCULAR Nº 98: Normas Reguladoras y Bases de Competición de Tercera División (Tercera RFEF) (PDF). Madrid: RFEF. 28 June 2021. p. 26. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. RFEF 2021, pp. 26-27.
  4. "El Villaverde San Andrés volverá a competir en Tercera División con Fede Bahón en el banquillo". DIARIO DEPORTIVO REGIONAL DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID (in Spanish). 25 June 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  5. "El C.D.C. Moscardó competirá en 3ª División RFEF por tener derecho a la plaza vacante por el descenso obligado del Villanueva del Pardillo". DIARIO DEPORTIVO REGIONAL DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID (in Spanish). 23 July 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

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