The Ultimate Guide to Fortuna 1 Liga

Overview

The Fortuna 1 Liga is the top professional football division in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1993, it consists of 16 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Fortuna národní liga (Czech National Football League).

The league is organized by the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR) and is currently sponsored by Fortuna, a Czech gambling company. The season runs from August to May, with each team playing 30 matches.

History

The Fortuna 1 Liga was established in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The league initially consisted of 18 teams, but was reduced to 16 in 1997.

Sparta Prague has been the most successful club in the Fortuna 1 Liga, winning 12 titles. Other notable winners include Slavia Prague, Viktoria Plzeň, and Baník Ostrava.

Format

The Fortuna 1 Liga consists of 16 teams that play each other twice during the season, once at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned champion and qualifies for the UEFA Champions League.

The bottom two teams in the Fortuna 1 Liga are relegated to the Fortuna národní liga, while the top two teams in the Fortuna národní liga are promoted to the Fortuna 1 Liga.

Teams

The current teams in the Fortuna 1 Liga are:

• Baník Ostrava
• Bohemians 1905
• FK Jablonec
• FK Mladá Boleslav
• FK Pardubice
• FK Teplice
• FC Hradec Králové
• FC Slovácko
• FK Příbram
• MFK Karviná
• SK Dynamo České Budějovice
• SK Sigma Olomouc
• Slavia Prague
• Sparta Prague
• Viktoria Plzeň
• Zbrojovka Brno

Conclusion

The Fortuna 1 Liga is a highly competitive and exciting football league. With a rich history and a number of successful clubs, the league is sure to continue to provide entertainment and excitement for years to come.

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