Serie B
Serie B is the second-highest division in Italian football, sitting below Serie A. It brings together 20 teams each season who compete for promotion to the top flight and to avoid relegation to Serie C, often producing vibrant, tactical contests and opportunities for young talents to rise.
⚡ A balanced, physical and tactical league with a mix of organized defending, rapid transitions and occasional expansive attacking play.
📌 Notable Facts
- The league is the primary route for promotion to Serie A, with the top two teams earning automatic promotion and the third promoted via play-offs.
- Serie B is renowned for developing players and managers who go on to succeed in higher levels of Italian and European football.
- Many historic Italian clubs have spent significant time in Serie B before returning to the top flight.
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | +14 | 46 | |
| 2 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | +21 | 43 | |
| 3 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | +12 | 42 | |
| 4 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | +13 | 41 | |
| 5 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | +11 | 38 | |
| 6 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | +6 | 37 | |
| 7 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | +11 | 35 | |
| 8 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 33 | |
| 9 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | -12 | 33 | |
| 10 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 32 | |
| 11 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 32 | |
| 12 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 30 | |
| 13 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | -8 | 30 | |
| 14 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | -9 | 30 | |
| 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | -7 | 29 | |
| 16 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 27 | |
| 17 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | -13 | 20 | |
| 18 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -20 | 17 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
Serie B
Serie B is Italy’s second-tier professional football league, serving as the competitive bridge between the top flight and the broader professional pyramid. Typically featuring 20 clubs, the season runs from August to May, with a 38-game, home-and-away schedule. The league is renowned for its balanced mix of physical, organized defending, swift transitions, and occasional expansive attacking play, reflecting Italy’s tactical heritage while fostering emerging attacking talent. Key facts: Serie B has a storied history dating back to the 1929-30 season and remains the primary route to Serie A. The current format usually promotes the first- and second-placed teams automatically, while teams finishing 3rd through 8th enter a promotion playoff for a third promotion spot; the bottom four clubs are relegated to Serie C. The division is home to historic clubs that have shaped Italian football as well as ambitious newcomers, and it’s a proving ground for players who later become regulars in Serie A. Fans follow Serie B for the late-season title races, dramatic relegation battles, and the chance to spot rising stars before they reach the top tier. Its regional derbies, passionate fanbases, and the blend of tradition and opportunity keep attendance and viewership strong across Italy.
