Spanish Championship. RFEF Third Division. Group 12
RFEF Third Division Group 12 forms part of Spain's fifth-tier Tercera, featuring gritty clubs from eastern Spain's Valencia, Alicante, Murcia regions, where local pride fuels intense, community-driven matches.
History and foundation
Established in 2020 amid Tercera's overhaul into RFEF's 18-group format, Group 12 has seen Valencia-area sides like CD Castellón B and Hércules B shine. Highlights include UD Ibiza's 2018 surge to Segunda B and Hercules CF's thrilling 2022 playoffs return. Fun fact: talents like Xavi Simons honed skills in similar lower divisions.
Tournament format
Double round-robin over 34 matches against 17 foes. Top two advance directly to Second RFEF playoffs; 3rd-6th enter qualifiers. Bottom five face relegation or survival scraps. Season runs August to May, with cup breaks.
Interesting facts
Average goals per game: 2.4, favoring tight defenses and counters. Top scorers: José Carlos (25 goals for Hércules), Diego García (Orihuela CF). Standouts include Paco Aiestaran (Valencia youth) and Abdulla Kebe (Murcia Imperial), whose flair dazzles. A scout's paradise for La Liga gems.