Orinese Premier League
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| Founded | 1927 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Orioni (14 teams) |
| Confederation | ECFA |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Orinese First Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | 🏆 ROFA Cup |
The Orinese Premier League (Oharic: pirīmīyeri līgi), also known as the PearSoft Orinese Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the top association football division in Orioni. The league is regulated by the Royal Orinese Football Association (ROFA), which is the governing body of Orinese football. It was first established in 1927. Contested by fourteen clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the other secondary and tertiary leagues in Orioni.
History
Football was introduced to the country by visiting Europans in the 20th century. Both traditional sports such as sailing, and Occidental imports like association football, are popular with both participants and spectators. The Orinese Premier League is Orioni's largest professional sports competition in terms of television ratings and spectators. The Royal Orinese Football Association (ROFA), is the governing body of Orinese football. The ROFA organizes the men's, women's, and futsal national teams. Football was introduced to Orioni during the Nabérrie period, along with many other foreign sports. The first Orinese football club is considered to be Zuidhaven Tigers, founded in 1917. In the 1920s, football associations were organized and regional tournaments began in universities and high schools, especially in O'polis. The Orioni national football team is nicknamed the Orioni Orcas. In the 1930s, the Orioni national football team was organised and drew 3-3 with Tamurin to win their first title at the Oriental Europan Championship Games. The Orioni national team also competed in the Alaghon 1936 Olympic Games, the team had their first victory in an Olympic game with a 3-2 win over powerful Suverina. Many supporters of the Orioni Orcas are still bitter their side was knocked out of the 2018 UENA World Cup so soon.[1]
Competition
There are 14 clubs in the Premier League. During the course of a season (from November to May) each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents', for a total of 30 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. The bottom four placed teams are relegated into the Orinese First Division (second tier of Orinese football) and the top four teams from the First Division are promoted in their place.
Clubs
The following 14 clubs compete in the Orinese Premier League during the 2020–21 season.[2]
| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity | Year joined | Last title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andro Aces | Andro | Andro Arena | 70,000 | 1949 | 2017 champion |
| Corona Borealis Knights | Corona Borealis | CCC Arena | 65,000 | 1944 | Never |
| Cygnus Cyclones | Cygnus | Siena Fleet Park | 65,000 | 1949 | 1961 champion |
| Dion Kings | Dion | Canvas Stadium | 52,000 | 1940 | 1982 champion |
| Gruis Geweld | Gruis | Green Stadium | 65,000 | 1948 | Never |
| Meda Marauders | Meda | MedPharm Dome | 60,000 | 1925 | 1978 champion |
| Nordhaven Kickers | Nordhaven | Breguet Stadium | 70,000 | 1944 | 2003 champion |
| Oris Raiders | Oris | Oris City Stadium | 65,000 | 1922 | 2014 finalist |
| Perseus Pirates | Perseus | Azadi Stadium | 72,000 | 1945 | 2013 champion |
| Pontus Pilots | Pontus | Pontus Athletic Stadium | 58,000 | 1931 | Never |
| RSC O'polis | O'polis | New National Stadium | 80,000 | 1921 | 2019 champion |
| Sirius Sharks | Sirius | Sirius Savings Stadium | 65,000 | 1944 | Never |
| Vega Lightning | Vega | Vega Big Arch | 50,000 | 1952 | Never |
| Zuidhaven Tigers | Zuidhaven | Zuidmax Stadium | 75,000 | 1917 | 2020 champion 🏆 |
Champions
In total 17 clubs have won the top division of Orinese football. This list includes clubs from Rohini, Burkini and Thubani which played their football in Orioni until their independence in respectively 1949, 1955 and 1969.
- 2020: Zuidhaven Tigers
- 2019: Zuidhaven Tigers
- 2018: Zuidhaven Tigers
- 2017: Andro Aces
- 2016: Andro Aces
- 2015: RSC O'polis
- 2014: Zuidhaven Tigers
- 2013: Perseus Pirates
- 2012: Perseus Pirates
- 2011: RSC O'polis
- 2010: RSC O'polis
- 2003: Nordhaven Kickers
- 1982: Dion Kings
- 1978: Meda Marauders
- 1961: Cygnus Cyclones
References
- ↑ Sports in Orioni (19 December 2020)
- ↑ Sport in Orioni § Association Football (5 January 2017)
