Definition
The 2013 LFF I Lyga refers to the 2013 season of the I Lyga, the second tier of the Lithuanian football league system organized by the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF).
Overview
The 2013 I Lyga season was contested by a series of clubs competing for promotion to the top‑level A Lyga and to avoid relegation to lower regional divisions. The league operated on a double round‑robin format, wherein each team played every other team twice, once at home and once away. Points were awarded using the standard system (three for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss). The final league table determined the champion, promotion candidates, and teams subject to relegation.
Specific details such as the exact number of participating clubs, the champion, the promotion and relegation outcomes, and individual match results are not comprehensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Etymology/Origin
- LFF: Acronym for Lietuvos futbolo federacija, the Lithuanian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Lithuania.
- I Lyga: Lithuanian for “First League,” historically denoting the second‑tier competition beneath the premier division, A Lyga.
- 2013: Indicates the calendar year in which the season took place.
Characteristics
- Governing Body: Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF).
- Competition Level: Second tier of the Lithuanian football league hierarchy.
- Season Structure: Typically a double round‑robin schedule; exact format for 2013 adhered to this model, though minor scheduling adjustments may have occurred.
- Promotion/Relegation: The top‑placed team(s) were eligible for promotion to the 2014 A Lyga, subject to licensing criteria. The lowest‑placed team(s) faced relegation to the third tier (III Lyga).
- Professional Status: Clubs in the I Lyga are a mix of semi‑professional and amateur organizations.
Related Topics
- Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) – The national governing body overseeing all football activities in Lithuania.
- A Lyga – The premier division of Lithuanian football, to which I Lyga clubs may be promoted.
- III Lyga – The third tier of Lithuanian football, receiving relegated clubs from I Lyga.
- 2013 A Lyga season – The top‑level competition for the same calendar year.
- Lithuanian football league system – The hierarchical structure of football leagues in Lithuania.
Note: Accurate, detailed statistical information (e.g., final standings, points totals, top scorers) for the 2013 LFF I Lyga season is not confirmed in readily accessible encyclopedic references.