The 1997–98 Divizia C was the 42nd season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system.
Team changes
To Divizia C Relegated from Divizia B Cetatea Târgu Neamț Steaua Mizil Minaur Zlatna CFR Timișoara
Promoted from Divizia D Laminorul Roman Victoria Carei Rulmentul Bârlad Bucovina Rădăuți Inter Gaz Glin Olimpia Gherla Alprom Slatina Crișul Aleșd Rulmentul Alexandria Severnav Drobeta-Turnu Severin Rapid Miercurea Ciuc Victoria IUG Galați CFR Caransebeș Hârtia Prundu Bârgăului Minerul Filipeștii de Pădure Constructorul Craiova
From Divizia C Promoted to Divizia B Nitramonia Făgăraș Midia Năvodari Vega Deva UM Timișoara
Relegated to Divizia D Metalul Toflea Steaua Mecanica Huși Melana Săvinești Zimbrul Siret Atletic Bucureşti Aversa București Electrica Voința Constanța Chimia București Alexandria Minerul Anina Paroșeni Vulcan Metalul Bocșa CPL Arad Motorul Arad Mecanica Mârșa Minerul Baia Sprie
Renamed teams Callatis Mangalia was renamed as Callatis Daewoo Mangalia.
Alprom Slatina was renamed as Aluminiu Slatina.
Other changes Metalul Toflea was spared from relegation due to the withdrawal of Victoria IUG Galați.
Vrancea Focșani merged with Acord Focșani, the first one being absorbed by the second one. The new entity was named as Diplomatic Focșani.
Steaua Mizil merged with Juventus Colentina București, the first one being absorbed by the second one. The new entity was named as Juventus Steaua București.
Ceres Ciocănești took the place of Constructorul Craiova.
Unirea Pitești merged with Petrolul Drăgășani to form Petrolul Unirea Drăgășani.
Arsenal Sadu took the place of CS Olt 90 Scornicești.
Rulmentul Alexandria merged with FC Alexandria, the first one being absorbed by the second one. The new entity was named as Rulmentul Alexandria.
League tables Seria I
Seria II
Seria III
Seria IV
Relegation tie-breaker
Promotion play-off
See also 1997–98 Divizia A 1997–98 Divizia B 1997–98 Divizia D 1997–98 Cupa României
References