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The '''Caphirian Imperial League''', commonly referred to as the '''Imperial League''', is a [[Caphirian]] professional league for men's football clubs. The Imperial League is the highest division of the Caphirian football league system and country's primary professional football competition. Since 2018, [[Quicksilver Industries]] has been the primary sponsor of the Imperial League and purchased naming rights in 2030 as the '''Quicksilver League'''. As of the 2031-32 season, the Imperial League is contested by 16 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation from and to L2. | |||
Seasons typically run from August to May and teams play twice in a double round-robin system, for a total of 30 games. Most games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played during weekday evenings. Play is regularly suspended the last weekend before Christmas for two weeks before returning in the second week of January | |||
The Imperial League was inaugurated in 1970 under the ''Prima League'' name, which it operated under until the 2004–05 season when it adopted its current name. ''Venceia Lupi'' is the most successful team, holding 18 titles in its history and most recently winning the title in 2026–27. Renowned for its financial prosperity, the Imperial League stands as the wealthiest top-flight football division globally. It holds the distinction of being the second richest division in Sarpedon and ranks as the tenth best-attended division in world football. With a remarkable average match attendance of 20,181 during the 2027–28 season, it boasts the highest per-match attendance among secondary leagues. | |||
Renowned for its financial prosperity, the Imperial League stands as the wealthiest top-flight football division globally. It holds the distinction of being the second richest division in Sarpedon and ranks as the tenth best-attended division in world football. With a remarkable average match attendance of 20,181 during the 2027–28 season, it boasts the highest per-match attendance among secondary leagues. | |||
The Imperial League represents the pinnacle of football excellence in Caphiria, showcasing thrilling matches and fierce competition among the country's top clubs. It is a league that captures the passion, skill, and dedication of players and fans alike, solidifying its position as a major force in the world of football. | The Imperial League represents the pinnacle of football excellence in Caphiria, showcasing thrilling matches and fierce competition among the country's top clubs. It is a league that captures the passion, skill, and dedication of players and fans alike, solidifying its position as a major force in the world of football. | ||
== History == | |||
Up until the late 1950s, football in Caphiria was organized on a regional basis, with the only nationwide tournament being the Emperor’s Cup. In 1957, the first qualification process consolidated the regional tournaments of the Central, West, East and North provinces. Clubs competed in their regional leagues to qualify for the Emperor's Cup, which was the final stage of the competition. The winner of the Cup was not the league winner. | Up until the late 1950s, football in Caphiria was organized on a regional basis, with the only nationwide tournament being the Emperor’s Cup. In 1957, the first qualification process consolidated the regional tournaments of the Central, West, East and North provinces. Clubs competed in their regional leagues to qualify for the Emperor's Cup, which was the final stage of the competition. The winner of the Cup was not the league winner. | ||
1966 saw the start of the first ever professional football league in the Imperium with eight teams, the following season the number of clubs increased to ten. The 1970–71 season saw the merger of both the Caphirian Prima League and the Caphirian First Division for that season exclusively to the concern of the 1974 WAFF World Cup host bid. Twenty teams were divided into two groups, A and B. The top two in each group would enter a semi-final stage to determine the overall champions. In the following season which reverted back to regular round robin competition, the number of first-division clubs was later increased to 12 in the season. | 1966 saw the start of the first ever professional football league in the Imperium with eight teams, the following season the number of clubs increased to ten. The 1970–71 season saw the merger of both the Caphirian Prima League and the Caphirian First Division for that season exclusively to the concern of the 1974 WAFF World Cup host bid. Twenty teams were divided into two groups, A and B. The top two in each group would enter a semi-final stage to determine the overall champions. In the following season which reverted back to regular round robin competition, the number of first-division clubs was later increased to 12 in the season. | ||
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As of 2008, depending on the nation's coefficient, four teams from Caphiria qualify for the Sarpedonian Champions League annually. This includes the top three positions of the league, together with the winner of the Emperor’s Cup. If the winner of the Cup is also among the top three teams then the fourth-best team qualifies to the play-offs, and if the winner of the Cup is not in the top three league positions in the league, the top two will qualify directly to the group stages while the third team will qualify for the SCL play-offs. | As of 2008, depending on the nation's coefficient, four teams from Caphiria qualify for the Sarpedonian Champions League annually. This includes the top three positions of the league, together with the winner of the Emperor’s Cup. If the winner of the Cup is also among the top three teams then the fourth-best team qualifies to the play-offs, and if the winner of the Cup is not in the top three league positions in the league, the top two will qualify directly to the group stages while the third team will qualify for the SCL play-offs. | ||
==Competition Format== | ==Competition Format== | ||
===Competition=== | ===Competition=== | ||
There are 16 clubs in the Imperial League. During the course of a season (usually from August to May) each club plays the other clubs twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for 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 position on the league table depending on points, then the head-to-head record between the tied teams is taken into consideration, and then goal difference. | There are 16 clubs in the Imperial League. During the course of a season (usually from August to May) each club plays the other clubs twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for 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 position on the league table depending on points, then the head-to-head record between the tied teams is taken into consideration, and then goal difference. | ||
===Promotion and Relegation=== | ===Promotion and Relegation=== | ||
A system of promotion and relegation exists between the Imperial League and the Caphirian Second League. The three lowest placed teams in the Imperial League are relegated to the Second League, and the top three teams from the Second League are promoted to the Imperial | A system of promotion and relegation exists between the Imperial League and the Caphirian Second League. The three lowest placed teams in the Imperial League are relegated to the Second League, and the top three teams from the Second League are promoted to the Imperial League. | ||
=Current Members= | =Current Members= | ||
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Fans from each club passionately rally behind their respective sides, celebrating their distinct histories and identities. Venatores supporters embody the legacy of the elite, exuding confidence and entitlement. On the other hand, Ampeloniki Bellatores fans embrace the underdog spirit, embracing resilience, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice. The rivalry between Venatores and Ampeloniki Bellatores serves as a reminder of the transformative power of sport and the ability to rewrite history. It encapsulates the ongoing struggle for equality and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Matches between these teams become not only a spectacle of skill and competition but also a testament to the resilience and determination of those who have fought to overcome their past. | Fans from each club passionately rally behind their respective sides, celebrating their distinct histories and identities. Venatores supporters embody the legacy of the elite, exuding confidence and entitlement. On the other hand, Ampeloniki Bellatores fans embrace the underdog spirit, embracing resilience, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice. The rivalry between Venatores and Ampeloniki Bellatores serves as a reminder of the transformative power of sport and the ability to rewrite history. It encapsulates the ongoing struggle for equality and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Matches between these teams become not only a spectacle of skill and competition but also a testament to the resilience and determination of those who have fought to overcome their past. | ||
==See also== | |||
[[Category:Caphiria]] | |||
[[Category:Sports in Caphiria]] | |||
[[Category:Sports]] | |||