2025–26 Gamma Ethniki
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13 September 2025 – 3 May 2026 |
| Matches | 41 |
| Goals | 95 (2.32 per match) |
← 2024–25 2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 21 September 2025. | |
The 2025–26 Gamma Ethniki will be the 44th season since the official establishment of the championship in 1982 and the 3rd tier of Greek football after the restructuring of 2021. It has an amateur character, while the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) is responsible for the conduct of the championship.
The competition is expected to start on 13 September 2025 with Group 3, and expected to be concluded in May 2026, and will be conducted in six groups, different from the previous 2024–25 season, where there were four groups. 73 teams will participate and 4 of them will be promoted and 18 of them will be relegated at the end of the season.[1] The groups were formed according to geographical criteria [2] and the draw for the fixtures took place on 4 August 2025. [3]
The deadline for applications was 11 July 2025.[4] Iraklis Ammoudia from Serres FCA did not apply [5] and was replaced by Anagennisi Schimatari, while Lamia did not declare participation for 2025–26 Super League Greece 2 and will participate in Gamma Ethniki.[6]
Nike will be the official match ball supplier for the season.
Way of Conduct
The championship will be held in three (3) phases for the promotion to the higher division and in two (2) phases for the relegation to the lower division.
First Phase: The 1st phase of the six (6) Groups of the Championship in the 2025–2026 season will be held with the participation of all teams in 22 matches (home and away matches).
Promotion and Relegation
For Promotion:
Second Phase
After the completion of the 1st phase of the Championship, the teams that will occupy positions 1 to 6 in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Groups, will participate in a Special Championship in each of the aforementioned Groups, competing again with the teams in their Group in 5 matches (5 single matches, 3 home and 2 away, following a draw). The points accumulated by all teams in the 1st phase of the Championship will be transferred to the Special Championship of the teams that took places 1-6.
Third Phase
The teams that will occupy the first three (3) places in Groups 1, 2 and 3 as well as the best 2nd team of the aforementioned Groups, will form a Group of four (4) teams and will compete among themselves in double matches (6 matches, 3 home and 3 away, following a draw), without transferring the points accumulated in the 1st and 2nd phases of the Championship. The teams that will occupy the first two (2) places (1st and 2nd) of the Group will be promoted to Super League 2. Same procedure applies for the Groups 4, 5 and 6 and in the end with the same procedure, 2 more teams will be promoted to Super League 2.
For Relegation:
Second Phase
After the completion of the 1st phase of the Championship, the teams that will occupy positions 7 to 12 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Groups, will participate in a Special Championship in each of the aforementioned Groups, competing again with the teams in their Group in 5 matches (5 single matches, 3 home and 2 away, following a draw). The points that all teams have accumulated in the 1st phase of the Championship will be transferred to the Special Championship of the teams that took places 7-12. The teams that will occupy the last three (3) positions (10th, 11th and 12th) in each Group will be relegated to Local FCA Championships. Same procedure applies for the Groups 4, 5 and 6 and in the end with the same procedure, 9 more teams will be relegated to Local FCA Championships.
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Group 1
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Aetos Ofrynio | Ofrynio | Kavala FCA Champion |
| Apollon Krya Vrysi | Krya Vrysi | Group 1, 6th |
| Doxa Drama | Drama | Drama FCA Champion |
| Iraklis Thermaikos | Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki FCA Champion |
| Kilkisiakos | Kilkis | Group 1, 9th |
| Orestis Orestiada | Orestiada | Group 1, 11th |
| Panthrakikos | Komotini | Group 1, 2nd |
| PAOK Dytiko | Dytiko | Pella FCA Champion |
| PAOK Kristoni | Kristoni | Group 1, 5th |
| Poseidon Nea Michaniona | Michaniona | Group 1, 4th |
| Thermaikos | Thermi | Group 1, 10th |
| Xanthi | Xanthi | Xanthi FCA Champion |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthrakikos | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 17 | +35 | 51 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Xanthi | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 17 | +31 | 44 | |
| 3 | Doxa Drama | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 25 | +16 | 43 | |
| 4 | Iraklis Thermaikos | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 32 | 18 | +14 | 38 | |
| 5 | Poseidon Nea Michaniona | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 34 | |
| 6 | Aetos Ofrynio | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 33 | |
| 7 | PAOK Kristoni | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 27 | −3 | 29 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Apollon Krya Vrysi | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 30 | −1 | 26 | |
| 9 | Thermaikos | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 22 | |
| 10 | Kilkisiakos | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 38 | −11 | 21 | |
| 11 | PAOK Dytiko | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 42 | −21 | 16 | |
| 12 | Orestis Orestiada | 22 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 63 | −51 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
First Phase Results
Second Phase Standings and Results
Promotion Group Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthrakikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | Qualification to Third Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Xanthi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | |
| 3 | Doxa Drama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | |
| 4 | Iraklis Thermaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | |
| 5 | Poseidon Nea Michaniona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | |
| 6 | Aetos Ofrynio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
Promotion Group Results
Relegation Group Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAOK Kristoni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | |
| 2 | Apollon Krya Vrysi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | |
| 3 | Thermaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| 4 | Kilkisiakos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | Relegation to Local FCA Championships |
| 5 | PAOK Dytiko | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 6 | Orestis Orestiada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
Relegation Group Results
Group 2
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Akrites Sykies | Sykies | Macedonia FCA Champion |
| Alexandreia | Alexandreia | Group 2, 11th |
| Apollon Kalamaria | Kalamaria | Group 1, 3rd |
| Asteras Karditsa | Karditsa | Karditsa FCA Champion |
| Eordaikos | Ptolemaida | Kozani FCA Champion |
| Ermis Exochi | Exochi | Pieria FCA Champion |
| Ethnikos Neo Keramidi | Neo Keramidi | SL2 North Group, 10th, Relegated |
| Evosmos | Evosmos | Group 1, 8th |
| Kozani | Kozani | Group 2, 9th |
| Pierikos | Katerini | Group 2, 2nd |
| Sarakinos Volos | Volos | Thessaly FCA Champion |
| Veria | Veria | Imathia FCA Champion |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollon Kalamaria | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 47 | 6 | +41 | 55 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Ethnikos Neo Keramidi | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 49 | 24 | +25 | 48 | |
| 3 | Veria | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 19 | +13 | 40 | |
| 4 | Ermis Exochi | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 35 | |
| 5 | Pierikos | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 30 | |
| 6 | Alexandreia | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 29 | |
| 7 | Akrites Sykies | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 24 | +5 | 29 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Eordaikos | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 27 | −2 | 28 | |
| 9 | Kozani | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 22 | −5 | 26 | |
| 10 | Sarakinos Volos | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 38 | −11 | 26 | |
| 11 | Asteras Karditsa | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 43 | −15 | 21 | |
| 12 | Evosmos | 22 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 65 | −52 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
First Phase Results
Group 3
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Anagennisi Arta | Arta | Group 2, 3rd |
| Anagennisi Schimatari | Schimatari | Boeotia FCA Champion |
| Anthoupoli | Larissa | Group 2, 6th |
| Aris Filiates | Filiates | Group 2, 10th |
| Asteras Stavros | Stavros | Group 3, 7th |
| Elassona | Elassona | Larissa FCA Champion |
| Lamia | Lamia | SL1, 14th, Relegated |
| Lefkimmi | Lefkimmi | Kerkyra FCA Champion |
| Nea Selefkia | Nea Selefkia | Thesprotia FCA Champion |
| Proodos Rogon | Preveza | Preveza FCA Champion |
| Tilikratis | Lefkada | Group 2, 4th |
| Thesprotos | Igoumenitsa | Group 2, 5th |
| Trikala | Trikala | Group 2, 7th |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elassona | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 19 | +12 | 43 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Aris Filiates | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 43 | |
| 3 | Trikala | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 35 | 18 | +17 | 43 | |
| 4 | Asteras Stavros | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lamia | 23 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 36 | |
| 6 | Tilikratis | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 35 | |
| 7 | Anagennisi Arta | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 21 | +5 | 35 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Lefkimmi | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 33 | |
| 9 | Anagennisi Schimatari | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 32 | |
| 10 | Anthoupoli | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 29 | −8 | 27 | |
| 11 | Nea Selefkia | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 27 | −2 | 26 | |
| 12 | Proodos Rogon | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 40 | −10 | 21 | |
| 13 | Thesprotos[a] | 23 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 62 | −56 | −5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
Notes:
- ^ Thesprotos was punished by the HFF Disciplinary Committee with a loss of the 3rd matchday against Anagennisi Schimatari, with a result of 0-3, as well as a penalty of 3 points deduction, due to not sufficient participation of juvenile football players. On January 2026 Thesprotos has been suspended from participating in Gamma Ethniki by the HFF and as a result they have been fined 300€ and demoted to amateur Local FCA Championships.[8]
First Phase Results
Group 4
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Ermis Meligou | Himerini Meligou | Arcadia FCA Champion |
| Korinthos | Korinthos | Group 3, 2nd |
| Loutraki | Loutraki | Group 3, 5th |
| Miltiadis Pyrgos Trifilia | Pyrgos Trifilia | Group 3, 9th |
| Panachaiki | Patras | SL2 South Group, 10th, Relegated |
| Panegialios | Aigio | Group 3, 8th |
| Pangitheatikos | Gytheio | Group 3, 12th |
| Panthouriakos | Thouria | Messenia FCA Champion |
| Pelopas Kiato | Kiato | Corinthia FCA Champion |
| Pyrgos | Pyrgos | Ilia FCA Champion |
| Thyella Patras | Patras | Achaia FCA Champion |
| Zakynthos | Zakynthos | Group 2, 8th |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyrgos | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 7 | +38 | 56 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Zakynthos | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 47 | 11 | +36 | 52 | |
| 3 | Panegialios | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 15 | +25 | 50 | |
| 4 | Miltiadis Pyrgos Trifilia | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 33 | |
| 5 | Korinthos | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 35 | 31 | +4 | 32 | |
| 6 | Pelopas Kiato | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 32 | −12 | 29 | |
| 7 | Panthouriakos | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 25 | +4 | 28 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Loutraki | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 28 | |
| 9 | Panachaiki | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 27 | |
| 10 | Thyella Patras | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 21 | |
| 11 | Ermis Meligou | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 40 | −27 | 10 | |
| 12 | Pangitheatikos | 22 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 78 | −70 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
First Phase Results
Group 5
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| AER Afantou | Afantou | Group 3, 10th |
| Amarynthiakos | Amarynthos | Group 3, 11th |
| Apollon Kalythies | Kalythies | Dodekanisa FCA Champion |
| Aris Petroupolis | Petroupoli | Group 4, 5th |
| Asteras Kaisariani | Kaisariani | Group 4, 8th |
| Diagoras | Rhodes | SL2 North Group, 9th, Relegated |
| Doxa Vyronas | Vyronas | Athens FCA Group 2 Champion |
| Karystos | Karystos | Euboea FCA Champion |
| Kentavros Vrilissia | Vrilissia | Athens FCA Group 1 Champion |
| Nea Artaki | Nea Artaki | Group 3, 3rd |
| Nea Ionia | Nea Ionia | Group 4, 3rd |
| Rodos | Rhodes | Group 3, 6th |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aris Petroupolis | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 11 | +25 | 51 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Nea Artaki | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 9 | +15 | 45 | |
| 3 | Diagoras | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 33 | |
| 4 | AER Afantou | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 32 | |
| 5 | Karystos | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 32 | |
| 6 | Asteras Kaisariani | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 26 | +6 | 32 | |
| 7 | Nea Ionia | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 31 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Apollon Kalythies | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 31 | +1 | 31 | |
| 9 | Doxa Vyronas | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 28 | |
| 10 | Kentavros Vrilissia | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 30 | −3 | 27 | |
| 11 | Amarynthiakos | 22 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 36 | −16 | 14 | |
| 12 | Rodos | 21 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 57 | −53 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
First Phase Results
Group 6
Teams
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Aias Salamina | Salamina | Piraeus FCA Group 2 Champion |
| Asteras Vari | Vari | Group 3, 10th |
| Atsalenios | Heraklion (Atsalenio neighborhood) | Group 4, 6th |
| Ethnikos Piraeus | Piraeus | Group 4, 2nd |
| Giouchtas | Archanes | Group 4, 9th |
| Granitis Agia Marina | Agia Marina | Chania FCA Champion |
| Haidari | Haidari | Group 4, 4th |
| Ilisiakos | Athens (Ilisia neighborhood) | Group 4, 7th |
| Ionikos | Nikaia | Piraeus FCA Group 1 Champion |
| Mykonos | Mykonos | Group 3, 4th |
| Saronikos Anavyssos | Anavyssos | East Attica FCA Champion |
| Thyella Rafina | Rafina | Group 4, 11th |
First Phase Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethnikos Piraeus | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 17 | +15 | 49 | Qualification to Second Phase of Promotion |
| 2 | Ionikos | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 20 | +5 | 39 | |
| 3 | Saronikos Anavyssos | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 16 | +10 | 38 | |
| 4 | Mykonos | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 25 | +5 | 37 | |
| 5 | Asteras Vari | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 36 | |
| 6 | Thyella Rafina | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 33 | |
| 7 | Atsalenios | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 29 | Qualification to Second Phase of Relegation |
| 8 | Giouchtas | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 28 | |
| 9 | Ilisiakos | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 27 | |
| 10 | Haidari | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 24 | |
| 11 | Aias Salamina | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 28 | −8 | 21 | |
| 12 | Granitis Agia Marina | 22 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 49 | −36 | 6 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored.
First Phase Results
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