2023–24 Egyptian Second Division B
Football league season
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 October 2023 – May 2024 |
| Promoted | Dayrout Tersana Suez Kahraba Ismailia El Mansoura Sporting Alexandria |
| Relegated | Mallawi MS Maghagha MS Arish Porto Suez Bilqas Alexandria Petroleum |
| Matches played | 468 |
| Goals scored | 1,032 (2.21 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Sinai Star 7–0 MS Arish (15 February 2024) Alo Egypt 7–0 Porto Suez (25 April 2024) |
| Biggest away win | MS Arish 0–8 El Shams (18 April 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Qus 2–6 Muslim Youths (Qena) (20 October 2023) Kahraba Ismailia 5–3 Misr Insurance (26 October 2023) Ittihad Nabarouh 4–4 Maleyat Kafr El Zayat (7 February 2024) MS Arish 0–8 El Shams (18 April 2024) |
2024–25 → All statistics correct as of 27 April 2024. | |
The 2023–24 Egyptian Second Division B season is the inaugural edition of the Egyptian Second Division B, the new third level in the Egyptian football league system. It took place of the Egyptian Third Division, which is now level four, and succeeded the old Egyptian Second Division, which was abolished and replaced with the new Second Division A and Second Division B leagues, with the latter retaining the format used by the abolished league.[1] Fixtures for the 2023–24 season were announced on 14 September 2023.[2]
The season started on 11 October 2023, and is expected to conclude in May 2024.
Format
The league consists of 56 teams divided into six groups; four groups of 9 teams, and two groups of 10 teams, with each group covering different parts of Egypt:
- Group A and B for teams from Upper Egypt and eastern governorates.
- Group C and D for teams from Greater Cairo, and central and north-eastern governorates.
- Group E and F for teams from Alexandria and northern governorates.
The final format was confirmed by Egyptian Football Association board member Ehab El Komy on 8 August 2023, after changes were made to the initial format announced on 19 June 2023.[3][4]
All group winners secure promotion to next season's Second Division A, and advance to a play-off round to decide the three teams participating in the Premier League promotion play-off round from the league, alongside the third-placed team in Second Division A. This means that there's a chance for Second Division B sides to earn promotion directly to the Premier League without playing in the Second Division A.
The last-placed in each group will be relegated to the Third Division, for a total of six teams.
Teams
- Team name followed with ↓ indicates the team was relegated from the 2022–23 Egyptian Second Division.
- Team name followed with ↑ indicates the team was promoted from the 2022–23 Egyptian Third Division.
Group A
- Al Aluminium↓
- Asyut Cement↓
- Dayrout↓
- KIMA Aswan↓
- Luxor↑
- Mallawi↓
- Muslim Youths (Qena)↓
- Qus↑
- Tahta↑
Group B
- Beni Mazar↑
- Egypt Stars↑
- Faiyum↓
- MS Maghagha↑
- MS Tamya↓
- El Minya↓
- Telephonat Beni Suef↓
- Tersana↓
- Al Wasta↑
Group C
Group D
- Alo Egypt↑
- Eastern Company↓
- El Entag El Harby↓
- Ittihad El Shorta↑
- Kahraba Ismailia↓
- Misr Insurance↑
- Port Fouad↑
- Porto Suez↓
- Team FC↑
Group E
- Beni Ebeid↑
- Bilqas↑
- Ittihad Nabarouh↓
- Kafr El Sheikh↓
- MS El Kazazin↑
- MS Tala↑
- Maleyat Kafr El Zayat↑
- El Mansoura↓
- Pioneers↓
- Said El Mahalla↑
Group F
- Ala'ab Damanhour↑
- Alexandria Petroleum↑
- Delphi↑
- Fleet Club↑
- Al Hammam↓
- Al Hilal (El Dabaa)↓
- MS Koum Hamada↑
- Al Magd↓
- Olympic Club↓
- Sporting Alexandria↓
League tables
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayrout (X) | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 11 | +16 | 35[a] | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | Al Aluminium | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 12 | +12 | 35[a] | |
| 3 | Asyut Cement | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 16 | +15 | 27 | |
| 4 | Tahta | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 13 | +5 | 25 | |
| 5 | KIMA Aswan | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 22 | −5 | 20 | |
| 6 | Luxor | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 18 | |
| 7 | Muslim Youths (Qena) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 17 | |
| 8 | Qus | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 29 | −16 | 11 | |
| 9 | Mallawi (R) | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 22 | −12 | 8 | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Dayrout 4, Al Aluminium 1.
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tersana (X) | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 5 | +30 | 42 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | Faiyum | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 27 | |
| 3 | El Minya | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 24 | |
| 4 | Egypt Stars | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 21 | |
| 5 | Telephonat Beni Suef | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 25 | −7 | 19 | |
| 6 | Al Wasta | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 22 | −5 | 16[a] | |
| 7 | MS Tamya | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 31 | −16 | 16[a] | |
| 8 | Beni Mazar | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 14[b] | |
| 9 | MS Maghagha (R) | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 14[b] | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points (3). Head-to-head goal difference: Al Wasta +1, MS Tamya −1.
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Beni Mazar 4, MS Maghagha 1.
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suez (X) | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 9 | +16 | 33 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | Al Obour | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 15 | +9 | 32 | |
| 3 | Al Nasr | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 13 | +15 | 29 | |
| 4 | El Shams | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 16 | +13 | 26[a] | |
| 5 | Al Merreikh | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 16 | +11 | 26[a] | |
| 6 | Al Mostaqbal | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 23 | |
| 7 | South Sinai | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 29 | −11 | 16 | |
| 8 | Sinai Star | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 31 | −12 | 11 | |
| 9 | MS Arish (R) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 45 | −41 | 0 | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points (3) and on head-to-head goal difference (0). Overall goal difference: El Shams +13, Al Merreikh +11.
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahraba Ismailia (X) | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 33 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | Team FC | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 30[a] | |
| 3 | El Entag El Harby | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 12 | +13 | 30[a] | |
| 4 | Port Fouad | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 23 | |
| 5 | Misr Insurance | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 19 | −5 | 18 | |
| 6 | Alo Egypt | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 17 | |
| 7 | Ittihad El Shorta | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 15 | |
| 8 | Eastern Company | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 14 | |
| 9 | Porto Suez (R) | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 35 | −26 | 10 | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Team FC 4, El Entag El Harby 1.
Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Mansoura (X) | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 5 | +15 | 36[a] | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | MS El Kazazin | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 8 | +13 | 36[a] | |
| 3 | Maleyat Kafr El Zayat | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 32 | |
| 4 | Pioneers | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 28[b] | |
| 5 | Ittihad Nabarouh | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 28[b] | |
| 6 | Said El Mahalla | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 21 | |
| 7 | Kafr El Sheikh | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | −4 | 19 | |
| 8 | Beni Ebeid | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 19 | −6 | 18 | |
| 9 | MS Tala | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 32 | −20 | 11 | |
| 10 | Bilqas (R) | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 21 | −14 | 10 | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points (2) and on head-to-head goal difference (0). Overall goal difference: El Mansoura +15, MS El Kazazin +13.
- ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points (2) and on head-to-head goal difference (0). Overall goal difference: Pioneers +6, Ittihad Nabarouh +3.
Group F
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting Alexandria (X) | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 35 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 2 | Olympic Club | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 30 | |
| 3 | Al Hilal (El Dabaa) | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 29 | |
| 4 | Al Hammam | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 28 | |
| 5 | Fleet Club | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 24 | |
| 6 | Delphi | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 23[a] | |
| 7 | Ala'ab Damanhour | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 23[a] | |
| 8 | Al Magd | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 22 | |
| 9 | MS Koum Hamada | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 24 | −6 | 18 | |
| 10 | Alexandria Petroleum (R) | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24 | −10 | 12 | Relegation to Third Division |
Source: Goalzz
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.
(R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least Second Division A promotion, but may still earn direct promotion to Premier League.
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Delphi 4, Ala'ab Damanhour 1.
Play-offs
All six teams who reached the play-offs are assured of a place in the 2024–25 Second Division A.
The two group winners from each three regions will play each other, which means that the match-ups will be the winner of Group A vs B, C vs D, and E vs F. The three winning teams from this round will advance to the Premier League promotion play-offs, alongside the third-placed team from Second Division A, for a chance to earn direct promotion to the 2024–25 Premier League.
Matches
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dayrout | TBD | Tersana |
| Suez | TBD | Kahraba Ismailia |
| El Mansoura | TBD | Sporting Alexandria |
Details
Number of teams by governorate
| Number of teams | Governorate | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Cairo | Alo Egypt, El Entag El Harby, Ittihad El Shorta, Misr Insurance, Al Mostaqbal, Al Nasr, El Shams and Team FC |
| 6 |  Alexandria | Alexandria Petroleum, Delphi, Fleet Club, Al Magd, Olympic Club and Sporting Alexandria |
| 5 |  Dakahlia | Beni Ebeid, Bilqas, Ittihad Nabarouh, El Mansoura and Pioneers |
| 4 |  Minya | Beni Mazar, Mallawi, El Minya and MS Maghagha |
| 3 |  Beni Suef | Egypt Stars, Telephonat Beni Suef and Al Wasta |
 Qena | Al Aluminium, Muslim Youths (Qena) and Qus | |
| 2 |  Asyut | Asyut Cement and Dayrout |
 Beheira | Ala'ab Damanhour and MS Koum Hamada | |
 Faiyum | Faiyum and MS Tamya | |
 Gharbia | Maleyat Kafr El Zayat and Said El Mahalla | |
 Giza | Eastern Company and Tersana | |
 Matruh | Al Hammam and Al Hilal (El Dabaa) | |
 North Sinai | MS Arish and Sinai Star | |
 Port Said | Al Merreikh and Port Fouad | |
 Suez | Porto Suez and Suez | |
| 1 |  Aswan | KIMA Aswan |
 Damietta | MS El Kazazin | |
 Ismailia | Kahraba Ismailia | |
 Kafr El Sheikh | Kafr El Sheikh | |
 Luxor | Luxor | |
 Monufia | MS Tala | |
 Qalyubia | Al Obour | |
 Sohag | Tahta | |
 South Sinai | South Sinai |
References
- ^ "تطبيق دوري المحترفين! نظام الصعود والهبوط في الدرجة الثانية" [New professional league! EFA announce second division new promotion and relegation rules]. Yalla Kora (in Arabic). 2 October 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "تحديد مباريات الجولة الأولى لـ مجموعات القسم الثاني ب" [First round dates announced for all Second Division B groups]. FilGoal (in Arabic). 14 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ @efa (August 7, 2023). "بيان رسمي" [Official statement] (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "عضو اتحاد الكرة يكشف عن نظام دوري المحترفين والقسم الثاني «ب»" [EFA board member explains new Second Division A and B format]. Al Masry Al Youm (in Arabic). 8 August 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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