2020–21 Gamma Ethniki Explained

Competition:Gamma Ethniki
Season:2020–21
Dates:11 October 2020 – 11 July 2021
Prevseason:2019–20
Nextseason:2021–22

The 2020–21 Gamma Ethniki was the 38th season since the official establishment of the championship in 1983, but the 2nd season as the fourth tier of the Greek Football. It started on 11 October 2020 but put on hold from the Greek government due to the COVID-19 pandemic on 1 November 2020. It restarted on 11 April 2021,[1] with the group stage being completed after its first round. The champions of each group then qualified for a playoff round,[2] to determine which four teams would be promoted to 2021–22 Super League 2.

136 teams were divided into ten groups according to geographical criteria.[3]

Doxa Kato Kamila, Souli Paramythia, Thinaliakos, AO Anatoli, PAS Kithairon Kaparelli, Sparti and Panakrotiriakos[4] withdrew from the league before the group draw.

Group 1

Teams

Team Location Last season
Elpis Sapes
Anagennisi Thalassia
A.E. Ampelokipi Drama
Ethnikos Sochos
A.E. Evosmos

Standings

Group 2

Teams

Team Location Last season
Thyella Sarakinoi
Nea Kallikrateia
Ethnikos Giannitsa
Aetos Varvara
PAOK Alexandreia

Standings

Group 3

Standings

Group 4

Standings

Group 5

Teams

Team Location Last season
PAS Thyella Katsikas
Amvrakikos Loutro
Panagriniakos
Pas Thyella 2015
Asteras Kalirachi Kalirachi

Standings

Group 6

Teams

Team Location Last season
AE Moschato
A.E. Mykonos as AS Ano Mera Mykonos
Pannaxiakos
Charavgiakos
Ilioupoli

Standings

Group 7

Teams

Team Location Last season
Nafplio 2017
Pangytheatikos
Ermis Meligou
Aris Skala
OFM Molaikos
Atromitos Chiliomodi
Koronida Koilada
Foinikas Nea Epidavros

Standings

Group 8

Teams

Team Location Last season
A.O. Karavas
A.O. Pyli Kos
Aetos Loutra
A.PS.E.S. Pythagoras
A.P.E. Mikrasiatiki

Standings

Group 9

Teams

Team Location Last season
A.O. Tsilivi
A.O. Diavolitsi
A.O. Aias Gastouni
Ethnikos Skoulikado
Pallixouriakos

Standings

Group 10

Teams

Team Location Last season
Aris Rethymno
Aris Souda
A.O. Damasta
G.P.S. Almyros Gazi

Standings

Promotion Playoffs

Group 1

The five champion teams from first 5 groups will meet once (4 matches per team) for two places in Super League 2.

Group 2

The five champion teams from group 6 to 10 will meet once (4 matches per team) for two places in Super League 2.

Notes and References

  1. News: Γ' Εθνική: Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα των αγώνων στην επανεκκίνηση του πρωταθλήματος . www.fosonline.gr . 10 April 2021 . 11 April 2021.
  2. News: Γ' Εθνική: Σέντρα στις 28 Μαρτίου, τι θα ισχύσει για άνοδο και υποβιβασμό. www.fosonline.gr . 5 March 2021 . 11 April 2021.
  3. News: Γ' Εθνική: Ανάλυση των ομίλων, τα φαβορί, τα αουτσάιντερ, ο Ηρακλής, ο Πλατανιάς, ο Πανιώνιος.... www.fosonline.gr . 11 October 2020 . 28 October 2020.
  4. News: Γ' Εθνική: Γ' Εθνική: Σέντρα στις 11 Οκτωβρίου – Αναλυτικά το πρόγραμμα και των δέκα ομίλων. www.fosonline.gr . 8 September 2020 . 28 October 2020.