The 2016 Esiliiga B was the fourth season of the Esiliiga B, the third tier of the Estonian football league system. Organized by the Estonian Football Association (Eesti Jalgpalli Liit), the competition served as a bridge between the second‑tier Esiliiga and the fourth‑tier II Liiga.
Competition format
- The league typically comprised ten clubs that competed in a double round‑robin schedule, playing each opponent twice (home and away) for a total of 18 matches per club.
- Teams received three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a loss.
- At the season’s conclusion, the top‑finishing team earned automatic promotion to the Esiliiga, while the second‑placed team entered a promotion play‑off with a lower‑ranked Esiliiga side. The bottom‑placed teams faced relegation to the II Liiga.
Season timeline
- The 2016 season generally commenced in early spring (March) and concluded in late autumn (November), aligning with the standard Estonian football calendar.
Participating clubs
- While the exact list of clubs competing in the 2016 edition varies by source, usual participants include reserve sides of higher‑division clubs and independent teams from across Estonia.
Outcome
- Detailed final standings, the champion, and individual awards for the 2016 season are not provided here due to a lack of readily available, verifiable sources.
Context within Estonian football
- The Esiliiga B functions as a developmental platform, allowing emerging clubs and reserve squads to gain competitive experience. Performance in this league influences club licensing, youth development pathways, and the overall hierarchical mobility within Estonian football.
References
- Estonian Football Association (Eesti Jalgpalli Liit) official publications and competition archives.
Note: Specific statistical data for the 2016 season, such as exact match results, points totals, and individual player statistics, are not included here because comprehensive, reliable records were not located in the consulted sources.
