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The Greek Super League (or Super League One) is the top-tier football category in Greece. This league is currently ranked as the 16th top league in Europe, according to UEFA’s coefficient system.

This league has been officially established since 1927. But it had to stop several times throughout the years. It was not played in 1929, from 1940 to 1945 (due to World War II), and one more time in 1952. The league would be re-named as Alpha Ethniki in 1959, and would go by that name until 2006, when the current denomination was adopted.

The league has seen many changes to its format. As of now, the Greek Super League is played by 14 teams. All teams will play 26 games against each other, then, two groups will be formed to determine the champion and the relegated teams. The first group, consisting of six teams, will play for the title and for spots in European competitions. The other eight teams will battle to avoid finishing that round in the last two spots, as they will be relegated to the Super League 2.

The Greek Super League hands out five spots for European competitions. The first and second-placed teams in the Championship round earn a spot in the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Champions League. Two more teams are handed tickets to play in the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Europa League, and one more side joins them after winning the Greek Cup.

The 2018-19 season was the last one to be played under the previous format, which included 16 teams. Three teams were relegated to the Super League 2, while only one was promoted from that league. PAOK lifted the title after dominating the Greek league for 26 of the 30 matchdays played. This was PAOK’s third title in history, and their first since 1985.

Olympiakos earned the other spot to play in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying stages, while AEK, Atromitos and Aris earned spots to play the preliminary stages of the UEFA Europa League. As for promoted and relegated teams, PAS Giannina, Levadiakos and Apollon were relegated, while OFI was able to hold on to their spot in the Greek Super League after surviving a relegation playoff.

The 2019-20 season in the Greek Super League will kick off on August 24, 2019. The last game of the season is scheduled for May 17, 2020. Volos will make their debut in the Greek top-flight after being promoted from the Super League 2.

Did you know…? Olympiakos has won 19 of the last 23 league titles, but they are currently on a two-year drought. The red-and-white side has won 44 league titles, the highest amount for any Greek side in history.