Yemeni Second Division

The Yemeni Second Division is the second-tier league of association football in Yemen, operating under the auspices of the Yemen Football Association.

History

The league was founded in 1990 following Yemeni unification.

Format

Twenty teams representing local sports club typically compete in the league as of 2010, following FIFA requirements. In 2013, the league switched to a group-style format with two groups of ten teams with matches played at centralized locations. Previously, the league was played in a home-and-away style. By 2023, the league returned to the home-and-away format.

Promotion/Relegation

The league's top four clubs are promoted to the Yemeni League while the four poorest performing clubs are relegated to the Yemeni Third Division. At times, including prior to the 2023/2024 season, clubs boycotted the league system for suspending the promotion and relegation system. Prior the 2025/2026 season, a play-off tournament was held prior to the start of the season to determine which clubs which compete in the Second and Third Divisions.