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Matches Fixtures Results Table
DateRHome v Away-
03/10 11:15 25 [9] Van Pars Naghsh Jahan v Saipa Karadj [2] 4-0
03/10 11:15 25 Chadormalu SC v Kheybar Khorramabad 1-1
03/10 11:15 25 [1] Shams Azar Qazvin v Mes Shahr-e Babak [8] 3-0
03/10 11:05 25 [16] Khalij Fars Mahshahr v FC Darya Babol [12] 2-1
03/05 11:00 24 Fajr Shahid Sepasi v Arman Gohar 2-1
03/04 11:30 24 Pars Jonoubi Jam v Khalij Fars Mahshahr 0-0
03/04 11:15 24 Shahrdari Hamedan v Chadormalu SC 0-1
03/04 11:15 24 Shahrdari Astara v Shams Azar Qazvin 0-0
03/04 11:00 24 [2] Saipa Karadj v Esteghlal Khuzestan [3] 2-2
03/04 11:00 24 FC Darya Babol v Khoosheh Talai 1-1
03/04 11:00 24 [9] Mes Shahr-e Babak v Van Pars Naghsh Jahan [7] 2-0
03/04 10:45 24 Kheybar Khorramabad v Choka Talesh 2-0
02/27 10:00 23 Arman Gohar v Esteghlal Molasani 2-0
02/25 11:15 23 [7] Van Pars Naghsh Jahan v Pars Jonoubi Jam [6] 0-0
02/25 11:15 23 [3] Esteghlal Khuzestan v Kheybar Khorramabad [4] 0-0
02/25 11:00 23 Chadormalu SC v FC Darya Babol 0-0
02/25 11:00 23 [16] Khalij Fars Mahshahr v Shahrdari Hamedan [11] 1-0
02/25 11:00 23 Chooka Talesh v Shahrdari Astara 3-0
02/25 11:00 23 [1] Shams Azar Qazvin v Fajr Shahid Sepasi [5] 3-1
02/25 11:00 23 [2] Saipa Karadj v Mes Shahr-e Babak [9] 1-0
02/18 10:45 22 [11] Shahrdari Hamedan v Shams Azar Qazvin [1] 1-4
02/14 10:45 22 Shahrdari Hamedan v Shams Azar Qazvin Postponed
02/13 11:00 22 Pars Jonoubi Jam v Chooka Talesh 2-1
02/13 11:00 22 [10] Esteghlal Molasani v Chadormalu SC [6] 1-0
02/13 10:45 22 Shahrdari Astara v Khalij Fars Mahshahr 2-2
02/13 10:45 22 Kheybar Khorramabad v Van Pars Naghsh Jahan 0-1
02/13 10:45 22 Khosheh Talaei v Arman Gohar 0-1
02/13 10:45 22 Fajr Shahid Sepasi v Saipa Karadj 1-0
02/13 10:45 22 Mes Shahr-e Babak v Esteghlal Khuzestan 1-1
02/06 10:30 21 [2] Saipa Karadj v Pars Jonoubi Jam [6] 3-1
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Wikipedia - Azadegan League

The Azadegan League (Persian: ليگ آزادگان, Lig-e Âzâdegân), also known as League 1 (Persian: لیگ یک, Lig-e Yek), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from its foundation in 1991 until 2001, when the Persian Gulf Pro League was established.

Azadegan League operates on a system of promotion and relegation. Each year, the top finishing teams in the Azadegan League are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League, and the lowest finishing teams are relegated to League 2.

Since 2016, the league comprises 18 teams. The winner and the runner-up of the Azadegan League are automatically promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League. The bottom three teams in the league are relegated to League 2. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times.

History

Before 1970

Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. In 1970, the Local League was created. The league included teams from all Iran in different qualifying tournaments. In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was founded as the national league and included teams from all over the country.

1979 Revolution and 1980s

Due to the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War, the Takht Jamshid Cup was dissolved and also the lower leagues were unorganized. In 1989 the Qods League was created as the national football league. Esteghlal were the first national champion since PAS Tehran in 1978. After the season the Qods League was not continued.

Establishment as First tier (1991–2001)

Azadegan League champions (First tier)
Season Champions Runners-up
1991–92 PAS Tehran Esteghlal
1992–93 PAS Tehran Persepolis
1993–94 Saipa Persepolis
1994–95 Saipa Esteghlal
1995–96 Persepolis Bahman
1996–97 Persepolis Bahman
1997–98 Esteghlal PAS Tehran
1998–99 Persepolis Esteghlal
1999–2000 Persepolis Esteghlal
2000–01 Esteghlal Persepolis

In 1991 the Azadegan League was formed as the top flight of Iranian football. The league was named as Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who were released. Azadegan means the liberated in Persian. The league started with a format of 12 teams in the first season. In the 1992–93 Azadegan League season the league changed its format. 16 clubs participated in two groups of eight teams. PAS Tehran were the champions in both seasons. Esteghlal relegated for the first time in their history in 1993. Before the start of the 1993–94 season, the league changed its format again. 14 teams participated in one group. Saipa won the Azadegan League title, sitting three points of runners-up Persepolis. Only one year later the league format was changed again. 24 clubs participated in two groups of 12 teams. Saipa defended their title in final against Esteghlal.

Prior to the start of the 1995–96 Azadegan League season, the league changed its format again. 16 teams participated in one group until 1999. Persepolis were the champions in 1995–96, 1996–97 and 1998–99, while Esteghlal became the champion in the 1997–98 season. In 1999 the league was reduced to 14 teams. Persepolis won the 1999–2000 Azadegan League season, sitting seven points clear of rival Esteghlal. The 2000–01 season was the last year of the Azadegan League as the top-level football league of Iran. Esteghlal became the champion in a league of 12 teams.

Continuance as Second tier (2001–)

Azadegan League champions (Second tier)
Season Champions Runners-up
2001–02 Esteghlal Ahvaz Sanat Naft
2002–03 Shamoushak Pegah
2003–04 Saba Battery Malavan
2004–05 Shahid Ghandi Rah Ahan
2005–06 Mes Kerman Paykan
2006–07 Shirin Faraz Pegah
2007–08 Payam Sepahan Novin
2008–09 Steel Azin Shahin
Tractor
2009–10 Shahrdari Tabriz Sanat Naft
Naft Tehran
2010–11 Damash Mes Sarcheshmeh
2011–12 Paykan Aluminium Hormozgan
2012–13 Gostaresh Foolad PAS Hamedan
Esteghlal Khuzestan
2013–14 Padideh Naft MIS
2014–15 Foolad Novin Siah Jamegan
2015–16 Paykan Machine Sazi
2016–17 Pars Jonoubi Sepidrood
2017–18 Naft MIS Nassaji
2018–19 Gol Gohar Shahin
2019–20 Mes Rafsanjan Aluminium Arak
2020–21 Fajr Sepasi Havadar
2021–22 Malavan Mes Kerman
2022–23 Shams Azar Esteghlal Khuzestan

After the Iran Pro League was established as the professional football league of Iran, Azadegan League was declared as the second-highest professional league in the Iranian football league system. Esteghlal Ahvaz won the 2001–02 Azadegan League season and promoted to Iran Pro League. Also Sanat Naft Abadan promoted to the Iran Pro League. 22 clubs participated in two groups of 11 teams including a final stage for the best four teams. The format was changed into a classic league of 16 teams for the next two seasons. Shamoushak Noshahr became the champion in 2002–03, while Saba Battery won the league title in the 2003–04 season.

Once more the league changed their format in 2004. Between the 2004–05 and 2007–08 Azadegan League season, 24 clubs played in two groups of 12 teams. After Shahid Ghandi winning the league in 2004–05, Mes Kerman became the champion in the 2005–06 season. Sanat Naft Abadan, the third-ranked team in 2004–05, criticized the Iranian Football Federation due to incidents in the final stage. In the 2006–07 Azadegan League season, Pegah and Shirin Faraz became the champions of the league, while Tractor failed once again for promotion. Also, Sanat Naft Abadan promoted automatically to the Persian Gulf Cup because of the 2004–05 Azadegan League promotion controversy.

After Payam Mashhad winning the title in the 2007–08 Azadegan League season, the number of teams was increased to 28 before the start of the 2008–09 season. They played in two groups of 14 teams until 2013. East Azerbaijan's famous club Tractor returned finally back to the Persian Gulf Cup by winning the 2008–09 season alongside Steel Azin. Shahrdari Tabriz and Naft Tehran were the champions in the 2009–10 season, before Damash winning the league in 2010–11. Paykan won the league title 2011–12, while Gostaresh and Esteghlal Khuzestan winning the league one year later. Although Shahrdari Tabriz could win their group, they had to relegate due to match-fixing.

The number of teams was reduced in the next two seasons. 26 clubs participated in 2013–14, while 24 teams played in the 2014–15 season. Padideh won the title in 2013–14 after a victory over Naft Masjed Soleyman in the league final. One season later, Foolad Novin could win the league after they beat Siah Jamegan in final. Due to the fact that Foolad Novin is the reserve team of Foolad Khuzestan, they could not promote to the Persian Gulf Pro League. Instead of Foolad Novin, Esteghlal Ahvaz was allowed to promote.

Since 2015

Pars Jonoubi Jam champions 2016–17

Before the start of the 2015–16 Azadegan League season, they returned to a classic league format. 20 clubs participated in 2015–16, before the number of teams were reduced to 18 one season later. Paykan won the 2015–16 season, sitting seven points clear of Machine Sazi.

Like in the 2016–17 season, Nassaj was also involved in a dramatic season finish in the 2017–18 Azadegan League. At the last matchday, five teams had the chance to promoted. Naft Masjed Soleyman drew 2–2 with Mes Rafsanjan and won the league, while Nassaji defeated Rah Ahan 6–0 in Tehran's Takhti Stadium and became runners-up with 64 points thanks to a better goal difference than Khooneh be Khooneh.

**Iran Div 1 Soccer Tournament**

The Iran Div 1, officially known as the Iran Football League Division 1, is the second tier of professional football in Iran, serving as a crucial platform for clubs aspiring to reach the top level of Iranian football, the Persian Gulf Pro League. Established in 1970, this tournament showcases a competitive array of teams from across the country, each vying for promotion and the coveted title of division champion.

The tournament features a diverse mix of clubs, ranging from historic teams with rich legacies to emerging sides eager to make their mark. Matches are held in various stadiums, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with passionate fans who support their local teams. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system, with the top teams earning the opportunity to ascend to the Persian Gulf Pro League, while the lower-performing teams face the risk of relegation to the lower divisions.

The Iran Div 1 is not only a battleground for clubs but also a breeding ground for talent, where young players can showcase their skills and potentially catch the eye of scouts from higher divisions. The tournament is characterized by its intense rivalries, thrilling matches, and the unpredictability that makes football so captivating.

With a rich history and a commitment to developing the sport in Iran, the Iran Div 1 continues to play a vital role in the country's football landscape, contributing to the growth of the game and the excitement of fans nationwide. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual observer, the Iran Div 1 promises an exhilarating experience filled with passion, skill, and the spirit of competition.