Country Jamaica Number of teams 12 Date founded 1973 Levels on pyramid 1 | Level on pyramid 1 Current champion Montego Bay United F.C. Confederation CONCACAF | |
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Relegation to KSAFA Super League
Western Confederation Super League
Eastern Confederation Super League
South Central Confederation Super League International cup(s) CFU Club Championship
CONCACAF Champions League Current champions Montego Bay United
(2015–16) Most championships Portmore United
Santos
Tivoli Gardens
(5 titles each) Domestic cup JFF Champions Cup (Obsolete) Teams Montego Bay United FC, Arnett Gardens FC, Waterhouse FC, Humble Lions FC, Harbour View FC | ||
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The National Premier League, also known for sponsorship purposes as the Red Stripe Premier League, is the top division for men's association football in Jamaica. Contested between 12 clubs, the two lowest placed teams are relegated to their corresponding local second division league.
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History
The National Premier League was formed in 1973 to serve as the top tier of Jamaican professional club football. To date, the league has produced three Caribbean champions, Portmore United (2005) and Harbour View (2004 & 2007).
Competition format
The competition is divided into three stages, with clubs playing each other once during each stage. Following the third stage (33 matches), the teams are divided into two groups based on point totals and enter the fourth round of league play. The top six clubs contend for the championship, with the bottom six teams fighting to avoid relegation. The bottom two finishers are replaced the next season by the top two finishers of the second division regional playoffs.
The top two finishers in a given season qualify for the CFU Club Championship, a regional club tournament held each spring. A top three finish in the CFU Club Championship is the only route for Jamaican teams to enter the CONCACAF Champions League.
Clubs
A total of 12 teams contest the league in the current season, including 10 sides from the 2015–16 season and two promoted from the 2015–16 National Play-off.
Performance by club
Note: No championship was awarded for the 1978–79 and 1981–82 seasons.
Source: RSSSF