Syrian League 1st Division
| Founded | 1960s |
|---|---|
| Country | Syria |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 28 (2025–26) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Syrian Premier League |
| Domestic cup | Syrian Cup |
| Current champions | Nawair Al-Hilal (2025–26) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Syria TV Sama TV |
| Website | sfa |
Syrian League 1st Division (Arabic: الدوري السوري الدرجة الأولى) is the second division in football in Syria. It is operated by the Syrian Football Association (SFA). The league started in the 1960s. After each season, the two top clubs are promoted to the Premier League.
Current clubs (2025–26)
- Al Nidal
- Shorta Hama
- Al-Horgelah
- Al-Sahel
- Al-Nabek
- Al-Hyjaneh
- Nawair
- Douma
- Shortet Tartous
- Muadamiyat al-Sham
- Al-Kesswa
- Al-Tall
- Al-Rowad
- Khattab
- Afrin
- Al-Neyrab
- Binnish
- Al-Shorta
- Ommal Hama
- Morek
- Anadan
- Al-Furat Al-Riyadi
- Al-Hilal
- Al-Jihad
- Al-Yaqdhah
- Sabikhan
- Al-Mayadin
- Shortat Deir Ez-Zor
Champions
The list includes recent champions starting from the 2004–05 season:
- 2004–05: Al-Jihad SC
- 2005–06: Al-Shorta SC
- 2006–07: Nawair SC & Afrin SC
- 2007–08: Al-Wathba SC & Omayya SC
- 2008–09: Al-Jazeera SC & Afrin SC
- 2009–10: Hutteen SC & Al-Fotuwa SC
- 2010–11: Baniyas Refinery SC & Al-Hurriya SC
- 2011–12 Al-Muhafaza SC & Al-Jihad SC
- 2012–13: N/A[a]
- 2013–14: Al-Nidal SC
- 2014–15: N/A[b]
- 2015–16: N/A[c]
- 2016–17: Al-Herafyeen SC
- 2017–18: Sahel SC
- 2018–19: Al-Jazeera SC & Al-Fotuwa SC
- 2019–20: Al-Hurriya SC & Al-Horgelah SC
- 2020–21: Nawair SC & Afrin SC
- 2021–22: Al-Jazeera SC & Al-Majd SC
- 2022–23: Al-Hurriya SC & Sahel SC
- 2023–24: Al-Shouleh & Al-Shorta[1]
- 2024–25: Al-Hurriya SC & Damascus Al-Ahli[2]
- 2025–26: Nawair & Al-Hilal[3]
Notes
- ↑ Cancelled due to Conflict in Syria
- ↑ Cancelled due to Conflict in Syria
- ↑ Cancelled due to Conflict in Syria
References
- ↑ "Syrian First Division 23/24". Sofascore.
- ↑ "Syrian First Division 24/25". Sofascore.
- ↑ "Syrian First Division 2026". Sofascore.