Krasnovlac Elite League
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| Countries |
 Krasnovlac |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| First season | 2022–23 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Levels on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Krasnovlac Second Chance |
| Domestic cup(s) | Global Cup |
| League cup(s) | Rhict Cup |
| Current champions |
Aeland Belaov FC (2022-23) |
| Most championships | Lorat Ultras |
The Krasnovlac Elite League, officially known as the Pazuwai Krasnovlac Elite League for sponsorship purposes, is a Krasno professional football league for men's association football clubs. At the top of the Krasno football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 teams, it operates on a promotion and relegation system with the country's second division, Krasnovlac Second Chance.
Originally founded as the Krasnovlac Lorat League, the current football league has gone through several rebrandings to efficiently promote the nation's football. When Pazuwai partnered up with the league in 2014, the league has gone through major rebranding to create a more competitive, yet entertaining style of football for viewers to watch. The league also secured television deals to big Krasnovlac broadcasting channels such as KN Sports, and Noravilcho TV for fans of the league who were unable to watch their teams play live at their stadiums.
The league is the most watched channel in Krasnovlac with an average of 325,000 viewers per year with most stadiums being filled to almost maximum capacity every week. Though not affiliated to any association yet, the league aims to secure a AEFA Champions League spot in upcoming years.
Competition format
Competition
There are 16 clubs in the league who play each other twice in a double round-robin system throughout the course of the season, once at home and once away. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a loss. Teams are ranked by points scored, then goal-difference for tie breakers. If there is still a tie, the positions will be decided based on goals scored. If there is still a tie for relevant occupancies such as the league title, qualification to any competition, or relegation, a play-off will be hosted in a home and away format to decide league standings.
Promotion and relegation
A system between the first and second divisions of the Krasnovlac Professional Football League exists. The bottom four of the Krasnovlac Elite League will be relegated to the Krasnovlac Second Chance, while the top four teams from the latter league will be promoted to the Elite League.
International competitions
There has been talks about Krasnovlac getting admitted into the FMF and AEFA. If successful, Krasnovlac would have one berth in the AEFA Champions League.
Sponsorship
Following it's partnership with Pazuwai, the league changed it's name to the Pazuwai Krasnovlac Elite League in 2014. Pazuwai has since then sponsored several equipment and things in the league, such as footballs, referee equipment, ticket marketing, and clubs if they do not have an existing sponsor. Pazuwai has also been sponsoring the trophy for both the league and league cup, and individual player awards.
The broadcasting deal between KN Sports and Noravilcho TV kicked off in 2014 and an announcement was made in 2013 to discuss TV rights for fans who wanted to watch the games at home. Since then, it has only seen success as the number of football fans increased, thus increasing the number of aspiring footballers for Krasnovlac's FMF plan.
