The 2022 Esiliiga B was the 12th season of the Esiliiga B, the third tier of the Estonian football league system. The competition is organized by the Estonian Football Association (EJL) and serves as a bridge between the second‑tier Esiliiga and the fourth‑tier II liiga.
Format
- The league typically comprises ten clubs that compete in a double round‑robin format, playing each other twice (once at home and once away) over the course of the season.
- Points are awarded using the standard system (three for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss).
- At the end of the season, the club finishing first is automatically promoted to the Esiliiga. The second‑placed team may enter a promotion playoff, while the bottom‑placed clubs are relegated to the II liiga.
Season timeline
- The 2022 season commenced in early spring (usually March) and concluded in late autumn (typically November), aligning with the calendar-year schedule used for Estonian football competitions.
Participation
- Clubs participating in the 2022 Esiliiga B were eligible for the Estonian Cup, allowing them to compete against teams from higher and lower divisions.
Significance
- The league provides a development platform for clubs aiming to ascend to higher tiers of Estonian football and for young players to gain competitive senior‑level experience.
References
- Estonian Football Association (EJL) official competition regulations.
- Historical records of the Estonian football league system.
