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2007–08 Gamma Ethniki

The 2008–09 Gamma Ethniki is the 26th season since the official establishment of the third tier of Greek football in 1983. It started on September 14, 2008 and it is estimated to be finished in May 2009. 36 teams contest the league, divided into two groups of 18 clubs each, using certain geographical criteria. 23 of the participant clubs have contested in the 2007-08 season, 3 of them have been relegated from Beta Ethniki, while 10 of them have been promoted from Delta Ethniki. Last season's champions of North Group were Kavala, and Diagoras of South Group.

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Participant Clubs

Following clubs were relegated from Beta Ethniki last season:

  • Egaleo
  • Chaidari
  • Agios Dimitrios
  • Following clubs secured a place in Gamma Ethniki by avoiding relegation or by failing to win promotion:

    Following clubs were promoted to Gamma Ethniki as champions of their respective Delta Ethniki groups:

    Separation into Groups

    The afore mentioned clubs were divided into two groups depending on their geographical origin. Most of the clubs that come from the southern part of the country (including Attica, Peloponnesus, Crete, the Aegean Islands and half Sterea Ellada) will enter South Group 1, while clubs from Central and Northern Greece (including Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, the Ionian Islands and part of Sterea Ellada) will take part in North Group 2.

    League table

    As of May 14, 2009

    1.^ Aiolikos has withdrawn from the league due to financial problems. All their remaining matches will be award 3-0 for their opponents. 2.^ Due to relegation of Apollon Kalamarias Rodos earned promotion. 3.^ Fostiras relegated to Delta Ethniki due to unsettled debts.

    Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

    League table

    As of May 14, 2009

    1.^ Enossi Alexandroupoli has been expelled from this competition and all their wins and draws were converted into 3-0 wins for their opponents (original losses stand as scored). In all likelihood, all their remaining matches will be awarded to their opponents 3-0. 2.^ Anagennisi Arta has withdrawn from this competition.

    Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

    References

    2008–09 Gamma Ethniki Wikipedia