Primera División de Ascenso

The Primera División de Ascenso is the second highest level of football in Guatemala. Formerly, it was known as Liga Mayor "B". It is sanctioned by the National Football Federation of Guatemala.

Primera Division de Ascenso
Founded1942
CountryGuatemala
Number of clubs20
Promotion toLiga Nacional de Guatemala
Relegation toSegunda Division de Ascenso

It is composed of two groups of ten teams each. The top 3 teams of each group go to the promotion playoffs. The bottom two teams of each group go to the relegation playoffs against each other. The winner stays, while the loser gets relegated and the winners of the Segunda Division will be automatically promoted.

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