2016–17_Egyptian_Second_Division

2016–17 Egyptian Second Division

2016–17 Egyptian Second Division

Football league season


The 2016–17 Egyptian Second Division (also known as dmc League for sponsorship reasons) was the 37th edition of the Egyptian Second Division, the top Egyptian semi-professional level for football clubs, since its establishment in 1977. The season began on 17 October 2016 and concluded on 21 May 2017. Fixtures for the 2016–17 season were announced on 26 September 2016.[1]

Quick Facts Season, Dates ...

On 6 April 2017, Al Assiouty Sport were the first team to secure the promotion to the 2017–18 Egyptian Premier League from Group A, after defeating Beni Suef 2–1.[2]

On 28 April 2017, Al Nasr were officially promoted from Group B, after FC Masr, the second placed team, failed to defeat El Qanah as the match ended 0–0.[3]

On 5 May 2017, the last day of Group C matches, El Raja managed to defeat Baladeyet El Mahalla 1–0 with a goal in the 95th minute in a dramatic match and secured the promotion to the Egyptian Premier League;[4] had Baladeyet El Mahalla won or drawn, they would have promoted instead.

Teams

A total of fifty-four teams competed in the league, including forty-two sides from the 2015–16 season, three relegated from the 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League and nine promoted from the 2015–16 Egyptian Third Division.

Stadia and locations

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Locations of the 2016–17 Egyptian Second Division Group C teams

Results

League tables

Group A

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: Kooora
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Group B

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: Kooora
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Group C

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: Kooora
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Results tables

Group A

More information Home \ Away, ALU ...
Source: Kooora
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group B

More information Home \ Away, CCL ...
Source: Kooora
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group C

More information Home \ Away, ADM ...
Source: Kooora
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

References

  1. "قرعة دوري القسم الثاني موسم 2016/17" [Draw results for the 2016/17 Second Division]. efa.com.eg (in Arabic). Egyptian Football Association. 26 September 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. "الأسيوطي يصعد رسميا للدوري الممتاز" [Al Assiouty Sport officially promoted to the Egyptian Premier League]. goal.com (in Arabic). Perform Group. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  3. "رسميا.. نادى النصر يصعد للدورى الممتاز" [Al Nasr promoted to the Egyptian Premier League]. youm7.com (in Arabic). Youm7. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  4. "رأسية حمبوزو تعيد الرجاء للممتاز" [Hambozo's "golden head" sends El Raja back to the Egyptian Premier League]. youm7.com (in Arabic). Youm7. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.

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