Elitettan facts for kids
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| Founded | 2013 |
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| Country |  Sweden |
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Damallsvenskan |
| Relegation to | Division 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Svenska Cupen |
| Current champions | Växjö DFF (2022) |
| Most championships | Umeå IK (2 title) |
| Website | https://www.elitettan.se/ |
Elitettan (which means "The Elite First" in English) is an exciting professional football league for women in Sweden. It is the second-highest division for women's football in the country.
Fourteen different clubs compete in Elitettan each year. The league has a system of promotion and relegation. This means that teams can move up to the top league, called Damallsvenskan, or move down to Division 1.
The football season runs from April to October. During this time, each team plays 26 matches. Elitettan was first created in 2013.
About the Elitettan League
Elitettan is a key part of women's football in Sweden. It helps develop talented players and teams. The league provides a strong pathway for clubs to reach the highest level of Swedish football.
Teams work hard all season to finish at the top. The top teams get a chance to play in the Damallsvenskan. This is the premier women's football league in Sweden.
Teams Playing in Elitettan
Many different clubs from all over Sweden play in Elitettan. These teams compete fiercely for promotion. They also aim to avoid relegation to a lower division.
Some of the clubs that have played in the league include:
- Alingsås
- Bergdalens IK
- Bromölla
- Gamla Upsala
- Jitex BK
- Lidköpings FK
- Mallbackens IF
- Norrköping
- RIK Karlskoga
- Sundsvalls DFF
- Team TG
- IK Uppsala
- Växjö DFF
- Älvsjö AIK
Moving Up: Promoted Teams
At the end of each Elitettan season, the best-performing teams get promoted. This means they move up to play in the Damallsvenskan. This is a big achievement for any club.
Here are some of the teams that have been promoted in recent years:
- In 2019, Umeå IK and IK Uppsala Fotboll were promoted.
- In 2020, AIK and Hammarby IF moved up.
- In 2021, Umeå IK and IFK Kalmar earned promotion.
- In 2022, Växjö DFF and IFK Norrköping were promoted.
See also
In Spanish: Elitettan para niños
