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Danish 3rd Division

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Danmarksturneringens 3. division
Organising bodyDivisionsforeningen
Founded2021; 4 years ago (2021)[1][2]
First season2021–22
CountryDenmark
ConfederationUEFA
Divisions1[1]
Number of clubs12[1]
Level on pyramid4
Promotion to2nd Division
Relegation toDenmark Series
Domestic cup(s)Danish Cup
Current championsBrabrand IF
(2024–25)
Broadcaster(s)JFM [da] (2022–present)
Website3-division.dk
Current: 2025–26 Danish 3rd Division

The 3rd Division (Danish: Danmarksturneringens 3. division or Herre-DM 3. division) is the fourth tier of the Danish football league system since the 2021–22 season. It is the semi-professional association football league for men. It is organised by the Divisionsforeningen on behalf of the Danish Football Association (DBU) as part of the nationwide football competitions and is positioned between the third-tier 2nd Division and the fifth-tier Denmark Series in the league pyramid.

History

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In 2020, the Danish Football Association announced the creation of one new division, which would split the existing third tier 2nd Division in two, creating a new fourth tier: the 3rd Division. Therefore, it replaced the Denmark Series as the fourth tier, which instead became the new fifth tier.[1]

League format

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The 3rd Division is made up of a total of 12 clubs. After 22 rounds the group will be split in a promotion group and a relegation group. The top two teams of the promotion group will be promoted to the Danish 2nd Division, while the bottom four in the relegation group are relegated to the Denmark Series.[3]

Sponsors and logos

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The fourth-tier was given its own logo from its debut, taking effect at the start of the 2021–22 season. In June 2025, Soft2Bet, the operator of CampoBet and Betinia, chose to become the title sponsor of the second, third, and fourth divisions starting from the 2025/26 season and for at least two seasons.[4][5]

Former and current logos for the 3rd Division:

  • 3. division (2021–22 until 2024–25) No league sponsor
    3. division
    (2021–22 until 2024–25)
    No league sponsor
  • CampoBet 3. Division (since 2025–26)[4] Sponsor: Soft2Bet
    CampoBet 3. Division
    (since 2025–26)[4]
    Sponsor: Soft2Bet

Winners of the 3rd Division

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Season Winners Runners-up Top scorer(s) Ref
Name Goals
2021–22 FC Roskilde BK Frem Valdemar Schousboe (FC Roskilde) 28 [6][7][8]
2022–23 Middelfart Fodbold Frederiksberg Alliancen 2000 Daniel Gharabaghi Stückler (Ishøj IF) 22 [9][10][11]
2023–24 BK Frem Ishøj IF Egzon Zeqiri (BK Frem) 19 [12][13][14]
2024–25 Brabrand IF VSK Aarhus Jonas Yderholm (VSK Aarhus) 18 [15][16][17]
2025–26 Season in progress [18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Ny struktur i 2. Division". Divisionsforeningen (in Danish). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ Dalgård, Jonas (27 May 2021). "'Nye' danske rækker hedder 2. og 3. division". bold.dk (in Danish).
  3. ^ Sauermilch, Jonas (27 May 2021). "Dansk fodbold får en ny 3. division". TV 2 (in Danish). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b Sand, Nicolai (10 June 2025). "1. division skifter navn til Betinia LIGA" (in Danish). bold.dk. Archived from the original on 23 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  5. ^ Underwood, Will (10 June 2025). "Danish football leagues to be named after Soft2Bet subsidiaries". Gambling Insider. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  6. ^ Thomsen, Jimmie; Eliassen, Jan Vinberg; Willumsen, Steffen Gammelgaard. "Danmarksturneringen 2021/22, Slutstillingen - 3. division, oprykningsspil". danskfodbold.com (in Danish). Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  7. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (4 June 2024). "Denmark 2021/22 - 3. division". RSSSF (in Danish). Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Stillinger og resultater - 3. division oprykningsspil (2022) - Topscorerliste". www.dbu.dk (in Danish). [Danish Football Association]] (DBU). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  9. ^ Thomsen, Jimmie; Eliassen, Jan Vinberg; Willumsen, Steffen Gammelgaard. "Danmarksturneringen 2022/23, Slutstillingen - 3. division, oprykningsspil". danskfodbold.com (in Danish). Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Stillinger og resultater - 3. division oprykningsspil (2023) - Topscorerliste". www.dbu.dk (in Danish). [Danish Football Association]] (DBU). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  11. ^ Jensen, Anders (30 June 2023). "Blev suveræn topscorer: Daniel Stückler er færdig i Ishøj" (in Danish). bold.dk. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  12. ^ Thomsen, Jimmie; Eliassen, Jan Vinberg; Willumsen, Steffen Gammelgaard. "Danmarksturneringen 2023/24, Slutstillingen - 3. division, oprykningsspil". danskfodbold.com (in Danish). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Stillinger og resultater - 3. division oprykningsspil (2024) - Topscorerliste". www.dbu.dk (in Danish). [Danish Football Association]] (DBU). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  14. ^ Jensen, Søren L. (29 January 2025). "Fremad Amager opruster offensiven". 3. Række (in Danish). www.3raekke.dk. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  15. ^ Thomsen, Jimmie; Eliassen, Jan Vinberg; Willumsen, Steffen Gammelgaard. "Danmarksturneringen 2024/25, Slutstillingen - 3. division, oprykningsspil". danskfodbold.com (in Danish). Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Stillinger og resultater - 3. division oprykningsspil (2025) - Topscorerliste". www.dbu.dk (in Danish). [Danish Football Association]] (DBU). Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  17. ^ Teglskov, Mads Munkholm (16 June 2025). "Holbæk Bold- & Idrætsforening - Sæsonen 2024-25 - 3. division - Topscorer" (PDF) (in Danish). holbaek.fodboldarkiv.dk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  18. ^ Thomsen, Jimmie; Eliassen, Jan Vinberg; Willumsen, Steffen Gammelgaard. "Danmarksturneringen 2025/26, Slutstillingen - 3. division, oprykningsspil". danskfodbold.com (in Danish). Archived from the original on 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
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