Germany Oberliga Niederrhein

Germany Oberliga Niederrhein

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Date R Home vs Away -
03/28 18:30 25 SV Straelen vs SC St. Tonis 1911/20 CANC
03/27 19:00 25 [14] Kleve vs TVD Velbert [8] 4-1
03/27 18:30 25 [7] SV Sonsbeck vs VfB Homberg [12] 1-1
03/27 18:30 25 [13] DJK Adler Union Frintrop vs SpVg Schonnebeck [4] 2-3
03/24 14:30 24 FC Buderich 02 vs SV Sonsbeck 1-0
03/24 14:30 24 SC St. Tonis 1911/20 vs Kleve 1-0
03/24 14:30 24 Mulheimer FC 97 vs Schwarz-Weiß Essen 2-2
03/24 14:00 24 [1] Sportfreunde Baumberg vs TVD Velbert [8] 2-1
03/24 14:00 24 [2] Ratingen SV Germania 04/19 EV vs DJK Adler Union Frintrop [13] 2-1
03/24 14:00 24 SF Hamborn 07 vs SV Straelen CANC
03/24 14:00 24 VfB Homberg vs SC Union Nettetal 0-1
03/24 14:00 24 [4] SpVg Schonnebeck vs TSV Meerbusch [17] 2-2

Wikipedia - Oberliga Niederrhein

The Oberliga Niederrhein (English: Premier League of the Lower Rhine) is a German amateur football division administered by the Football Association of the Lower Rhine, one of the 21 German state football associations. Being the top flight of the Lower Rhine state association, the Oberliga is currently a level 5 division of the German football league system.

History

Until 1956, a total of ten Landesliga divisions, among them three divisions of Landesliga Niederrhein were the highest amateur level in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. After the regular season, the ten Landesliga champions had to play-off for two promotion spots to 2. Oberliga West. Upon decision of the superior Western German football association, in 1956 four divisions of Verbandsliga were introduced, one of them being the Verbandsliga Niederrhein. These four divisions of Verbandsliga still exist today, with the Verbandsliga Niederrhein in 2008 renamed to Niederrheinliga and later in 2012 renamed to Oberliga Niederrhein.

The Verbandsliga Niederrhein was upon its inception the third tier of the German football league system. The league champion had to play-off the winners of the Verbandsliga Mittelrhein and the two divisions of Verbandsliga Westfalen for two promotion spots to the 2nd Oberliga West. Upon introduction of the Bundesliga in 1963, the league was set below the new Regionalliga West but remained as the third tier. With the exception of 1963 and 1974, when the league systems were changed, the champion continued to have the opportunity to win promotion. In 1964, 1970, 1976 and 1978, the league winner failed to do so; in every other season they were successful. In 1977, the runner-up was promoted as Fortuna Düsseldorf II was ineligible.

The league operated with 16 clubs throughout most of its existence, only occasionally altering the numbers to balance out promotion and relegation.

With the replacement of the Regionalliga by the 2nd Bundesliga Nord in 1974, the league champion had to gain promotion through a play-off system with the winners of the other tier-three leagues in northern Germany.

In 1978, the Amateur-Oberliga Nordrhein was formed as the third tier of football in the region compromising the area of the Verbandsliga Niederrhein and Verbandsliga Mittelrhein. One of the main reasons for this move was to provide direct promotion for the tier-three champions again. The clubs placed one to seven in the league were admitted to the new Oberliga, these being:

  • Olympia Bocholt
  • Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
  • VfB Remscheid
  • TuS Xanten
  • 1. FC Viersen
  • ASV Wuppertal
  • RSV Meerbeck

Verbandsliga Niederrhein, together with Mittelrhein, remained as a feeder league for the new Oberliga, but now as a tier-four competition. Its champion, and in some years the runners-up, were directly promoted to the Oberliga Nordrhein.

With the re-introduction of the Regionalligen in 1994, the league slipped to tier five but remained unchanged otherwise.

From 2008, with the introduction of the 3rd Liga, the Verbandsliga Niederrhein was downgraded to the sixth tier. The league above it was then the new NRW-Liga, a merger of the Oberligen Nordrhein and Westfalen. The champion of the Verbandsliga continued to be directly promoted but since there were now four Verbandsligen below the Oberliga, the runners-up did not have the option of promotion unless the league winner declined.

The NRW-Liga existed for only for seasons before it was disbanded again in the wake of the Regionalliga West becoming a league for clubs from North Rhine-Westphalia only. While the Oberliga Westfalen was established again in one half of the state the regions of Lower Rhine and Middle Rhine opted to elevate the Niederrheinliga and Mittelrheinliga to Oberliga status instead of reforming the Oberliga Nordrhein.

The Germany Oberliga Niederrhein is a highly competitive and prestigious soccer tournament held in Germany. It is one of the Oberliga divisions, which are the fifth tier of the German football league system. The tournament features teams from the Niederrhein region, which includes cities such as Duisburg, Düsseldorf, and Essen.

The Oberliga Niederrhein provides a platform for talented football clubs to showcase their skills and compete for the title of the best team in the region. The tournament is known for its intense matches, high-quality gameplay, and passionate fan support.

The participating teams in the Oberliga Niederrhein consist of a mix of professional and semi-professional clubs, each with a rich history and a strong fan base. The tournament attracts a diverse range of players, from young talents looking to make a name for themselves to experienced veterans aiming to lead their teams to victory.

Throughout the season, teams battle it out on the field, displaying their tactical prowess, technical abilities, and physical strength. The matches are played in various stadiums across the Niederrhein region, creating a vibrant atmosphere for both players and spectators.

The Germany Oberliga Niederrhein not only serves as a platform for clubs to compete for the championship but also acts as a stepping stone for teams aspiring to reach higher divisions in the German football pyramid. The tournament provides an opportunity for players to catch the attention of scouts and potentially secure contracts with professional clubs.

With its rich history, passionate fan base, and high level of competition, the Germany Oberliga Niederrhein is a must-watch tournament for soccer enthusiasts. It showcases the best of German football talent and offers an exciting and thrilling experience for both players and fans alike.