The Iraqi Second Division League is a football league that is the fourth tier of the Iraqi football league system. The league was founded in 1974, and consists of 20 teams split into two groups. The winners of each group are promoted to the Iraqi First Division League and advance to the final to compete for the league title. The runners-up of each group compete in a two-legged third place play-off, with the winners also being promoted to the First Division League.
The two teams that finish bottom of their group are relegated to the Iraqi Third Division League. The ninth-placed teams of each group compete in a two-legged play-off, with the loser also being relegated to the Third Division League. The league is governed by the Iraq Football Association (IFA).
In the 2025–26 season, Al-Sinaat Al-Harbiya won the championship title after defeating Akkad 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the final match.
Competition name PeriodName1974–1995National Clubs Fourth Division League1995–1999Third Division League1999–2000Fourth Division League2000–2002Third Division League2002–2003Fourth Division League2003–2023Third Division League2023–presentSecond Division League
Current clubs 2025–26 season Group 1 Group 2Al-Mawarid Al-MaiyaAl-SuwairaAl-RaddAl-KhidhirSulaymaniyaAl-JawharaNaft Al-ShamalAkkadAl-Sinaat Al-HarbiyaAl-KiflTuzSafwanAl-TijaraAl-ZubairAl-SikakTishreenAl-KhalisAl-NumaniyaAl-Nasr Al-AnbariAl-Kut
See also Iraq Stars League Iraq FA Cup Iraqi Super Cup
References
External links Iraq Football Association