Spanish Championship. RFEF Second Division. Group 2
RFEF Second Division Group 2 represents one of five regional tiers in Spain's fourth football pyramid, featuring driven clubs from eastern Spain. It pits teams from Catalonia, Valencia, and nearby provinces in a fierce battle for promotion to Primera RFEF and survival amid cutthroat competition.
History and foundation
Launched in 2020 amid RFEF's overhaul, it succeeded Tercera División by splitting into five 18-team groups. Group 2 has hosted storied sides like UE Llagostera, FC Andorra (pre-promotion), and Terrassa FC. The 2021/22 season shone with Peña Deportiva's ascent, while 2023 brought drama via a financial scandal engulfing a lower-table club. The league mirrors the fervor of Catalan and Valencian football traditions.
Tournament format
Standard setup: 18 teams in a double round-robin, totaling 34 matches each. The group winner earns direct promotion to Primera RFEF; positions 2-5 vie in playoffs for another spot. Teams 16-18 face relegation to Tercera RFEF, with 15th in transition playoffs. Campaign kicks off in August, wrapping in May, balancing league and cup commitments.
Interesting facts
Average goals per game hover at 2.4, emphasizing stout defenses characteristic of tier four. Top scorers include Xavi Rubio of Hercules B with 22 in 2022/23 and Carlos Martínez of Lleida with 18. Standout players: ex-La Liga men like Alberto López from Espanyol B, plus rising stars such as Valencia B's Luis Pérez, whose dribbling flair signals potential elite breakthroughs.