Gamma Ethniki

The Gamma Ethniki (, C National Amateur Division) is the fourth highest football league in Greece.
History.
It began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional. Although not literally national (it is divided into "North" and "South" groups), Football League 2 is considered as a national division.
On 3 August 2010, it was announced that the division had been renamed "Football League 2". From season 2013–14, the football League 2 is merged by fourth division championship (Delta Ethniki) and renamed again Gamma Ethniki. The new third division will be held in six groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria, while it will return in an amateur form. From season 2014–15 until season 2016–17 the league was held in four groups, with the clubs divided basis of geographical criteria. The champion of each group was promoted to Football League.
From the 2017–18 season and onwards, the league will be held in eight groups, with the clubs divided by geographical criteria. The first team of each group will be qualified to a play-off tournament, consisted of two groups. The first two teams of each group will be promoted to the Football League.
Current groups.
106 clubs in 8 groups are competing in the Gamma Ethniki during the 2020–21 season.