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The last Super League season in the well-known ten position is in the past. In the new season, the Swiss championship will be held on the model of the Scottish league. But what does that mean? Blick answers the most important questions about adjusting modes.
Why is a new mode needed?
A year ago, the Super League clubs argued for an increase in competition. They also wanted a mode change to make the competition more exciting and attractive. First, they were for a playoff mode. At the last minute they turned around and opted for the Scottish model. All this has financial reasons. By adjusting the mode, the clubs hope that relegation worries will become less frequent.
What exactly changes?
The championship, which starts on July 22, will be decided in two stages. In a first phase, three rounds of eleven matches per club will be played. At the end of this phase – on April 21, 2024 – the twelve teams will be divided into a so-called “Championship Group” (places 1-6) and a “Relegation Group” (places 7-12).
What happens in the second phase?
So far: All teams take the points from the first 33 rounds. In both groups there is one round of five matches per club. The clubs in the “Championship Group” play for the national title and places in the European Cup. The clubs in the “Relegation Group” play against relegation, with the bottom placed being relegated directly and the second bottom playing a barrage (two games) against the Challenge League runners-up as before.
When is the end of the season?
The final round in the relegation group (ranks 7-12) will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024. In the Championship Group (ranks 1-6) round 38 is scheduled for Saturday 25 May 2024.
How many rounds and games are there in total?
There are a total of 38 match days in the new Super League – that’s two more than before. Means there are 230 games to watch during the championship. So far, 182 games have been played per season.
What impact does the enormously higher number of games have?
The winter break is considerably shortened. On December 17, we will be taking a five-week break. The competition will continue on 20/21. January 2024. In addition, the Scottish model produces significantly more English weeks. Especially from 2024, when UEFA blows up its international competitions. From then on, no championship games during the week will be allowed for another four weeks.
What are the special features of this mode?
- Because the competition is divided into two groups after 33 rounds, the seventh-placed team may have more points after 38 games than the sixth-placed team. However, this does not change the final ranking.
- The clubs have a different number of home games. It may well be that you only play one home game per season against certain teams (with four matches). This can have financial consequences. It makes a difference if you play Yverdon or Lugano twice at home and only once against FCZ or FCB, who are known for bringing a lot more fans to their away games. According to the league, the number of home games should be balanced over several seasons.
Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
