Spanish Championship. Segunda RFEF Division. Group 3
Segunda RFEF Group 3 is one of five regional groups in Spain's fifth-tier football, featuring teams mainly from eastern Spain, including Valencia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands. It serves as a battleground for ambitious clubs aiming for promotion to Primera RFEF and a breeding ground for emerging talents in fierce competition.
History and foundation
Launched in 2020 amid Spain's football pyramid overhaul, Segunda RFEF Group 3 saw its first full season in 2021/22 with 18 teams. A highlight was Terrassa FC's surprising playoff run in 2022, upsetting favorites. The group thrives on intense derbies like Valencia B vs. Hercules Alicante and resurgences of historic sides such as CD Badalona.
Tournament format
The format pits 18 teams in a home-and-away double round-robin over 34 matches. Top four advance to promotion playoffs to Primera RFEF (two direct, two via ties). Bottom four face relegation playoffs, with the last two dropping straight to Tercera Federación. Season runs August to May with a winter break.
Interesting facts
Average goals per match hover at 2.4, emphasizing solid defenses and quick counters. Top scorers include Javier Rodríguez of UE Llagostera (22 goals in 2022/23) and Miguel Mercado of CD Ebro (19). Standout players: Valencia CF B prospects like Juan González and veterans like David Sosa from Hercules, making it a talent pipeline to higher divisions.