2005–06 Lebanese Second Division Explained

Season:2005–06
Promoted:
League Topscorer:Paul Rustom (14)
Nextseason:2006–07

The 2005–06 Lebanese Second Division was the 72nd season of the Second Division league which featured 12 Clubs. 3 of these teams were eligible for promotion to the top league of Lebanese football, the Lebanese Premier League while 1 of the 12 teams had to face relegation to the Lebanese Third Division for the 2006–07 Season.

From the 2004–05 Football League, 3 teams were relegated to the Second Division.[1] However, 2 teams were brought up to the Football League from the 2004–05 Second Division, these 2 teams being Salam Zgharta and Racing Beirut.[1] This was due to the Lebanese Football Federation announcing it will reduce the number of teams in the Football League from 11 to 10 for the 2005–06 Season leading to an increase in the number of teams in the Second Division.[1]

At the end of the season, Shabab Al-Sahel earned the title after finishing on 56 Points, 5 clear of the nearest club, Al-Hikma who finished 2nd on 51 Points with 16 victories, 3 draws and just 3 losses for the Season. The last team in this season to earn promotion was theAl-Ahli Sidon team who finished 3rd and just 1 point behind Al-Hikma.

Final table

[2] [3]

Pos TeamPlydWonDrawLostFAF/APtsPromotion/Relegation
1Shabab Al-Sahel2218 2242162656 Promoted to Lebanese Premier League
2Hekmeh FC22163350123851
3Al-Ahli Saida22 1453 371126 50
4 Al Tadamon Nabatieh22153432161648
5 Al Akhaa Al Ahli2210483327634
6 Racing Jounieh FC22 74112933-425
7Al Ahli Nabtieh226610 2134-1324
8 Homenmen Beirut2165102333-1023
9 Al-Bourj FC22541324 40-1619
10 Homenetmen Beirut2253142039-1918
11 Al-Mahaba Tripoli2253142747 -2018
12 223 217 32 59-2711 Relegated to Lebanese Third Division

Top scorers

[4]

GoalsPlayerClub
14Paul RustomHekmeh FC
9Mohamed NaserAl-Ahli Saida
8Jose CarlosHekmeh FC
7Ali HawilaAl-Ahli Saida
6UnknownUnknown
5UnknownAl Egtmaaey Tripoli
5UnknownHekmeh FC
5UnknownAl Ahli Nabtieh
5Jaafar MorselHomenmen Beirut
5Hussain Ballot Shabab Al-Sahel

Relegation/Promotion

Relegation from Football League from 2005–06 Season

Promotion to Football League from 2005–06 Season

Relegation to Third Division from the 2005–06 Season

External links

Notes and References

  1. R.S.S.S.F 2004–05 Season
  2. Goalzz.com 2005–06 Table
  3. Rec.Sports.Soccer.Statistics.Foundation 2005–06 Lebanese Season
  4. Goalzz.com 2005–06 2nd Division Top scorers