Spain Championship. Segunda RFEF Division. Group 4
Segunda RFEF Group 4 represents one of five regional groups in Spain's fourth-tier league, featuring clubs from Andalusia and Murcia. It's raw, passionate football where underdogs shine, local rivalries fuel the fire, and every point feels like a triumph in the heart of provincial Spain.
History and foundation
Formed in 2020 amid RFEF's Tercera overhaul, Group 4 boosted competition by splitting into Segunda RFEF. Real Murcia dominated 2021/22 with 74 points. Key events include Real Betis B's thrilling 2022 playoff promotion and Atletico Esquivel's 2023 title run with 68 points. Granada B's struggles added drama; historically, it's seen Murcia's resurgence from lower tiers.
Tournament format
Eighteen teams compete in a double round-robin: 34 matches home and away. Top team promotes directly to Segunda Federacion; second enters playoffs. Places 3-4 fight in group playoffs, while 15-18 relegate to Tercera RFEF. Season spans August to May with a winter break.
Interesting facts
Matches average 2.7 goals, peaking in derbies like Murcia vs Cartagena B. Top scorers: Jose Antonio Cracco (Real Murcia, 22 goals in 2022/23), Rafael Garcia (Lorca, 19). Standouts include Antonio del Moral's flair from Almeria B and Esquivel keeper Miguel Martin's 78% save rate. Many talents graduate to Segunda.