Delta Ethniki () was the fourth level of Greek football championship. During the period of its existence, it was the lowest national division of the Greek championship. It was founded in the 1982–83 season and abolished in the 2012–13 season, as it was merged with the
third division (Football League 2). Its history therefore spans 31 years.
Many historical clubs of first division (
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) have played in Delta Ethniki, such as
Iraklis (2011–12 season),
Ethnikos Piraeus,
Apollon Smyrnis and
Atromitos. The clubs of Delta Ethniki were divided in groups on the basis of geographical criteria. The groups usually comprised 10 teams, though this number varied between 4 and 12 over the years.
Champions
Below follows the list of the champions by year.
Performance by club (1982–2013)
Seasons in Delta Ethniki
Too many clubs have played in the championship of Delta Ethniki during the years that existed. Below follows a list with the clubs with the most number of seasons in Delta Ethniki.
Notes
That year the champions clubs played play-off games so as to promote to the third division. The scores were:
Ilisiakos -
Chalkida 2–1,
Doxa Drama - Averof Ioannina 5–2,
Pierikos -
Rodos 0–2, Pontiakos Nea Santa - Thyella Patra 2–4,
Veria -
Atsalenios 2–1
See also
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Football records and statistics in Greece
References
External links
Site of the Delta EthnikiLeagueat soccerway.com
{{UEFA fourth leagues
Football leagues in Greece
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Defunct football competitions in Greece