Eisenreich Premier League
| Countries | Eisenreich |
|---|---|
| Confederation | Micras Confederation of Football |
| Founded | 1713 AN |
| First season | 1713 AN |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Levels on pyramid | 1 |
| Feeder to | Zweite Liga Eisenreich |
| Promotion to | – |
| Relegation to | Zweite Liga Eisenreich |
| League cup(s) | – |
| Current champions |
Neu Bakkenburg Adler (4th title) (1724 AN) |
| Most championships | Neu Bakkenburg Adler (4 titles) |
| Current premiers |
Neu Bakkenburg Adler (1724 AN) |
| Most premiers | Neu Bakkenburg Adler (4) |
| TV partners | State Broadcast Service of Eisenreich |
| Website | Eisenreich FA |
Eisenreich Premier League
The Eisenreich Premier League (EPL) is the top level of association football in Eisenreich. Founded in 1713 AN under the patronage of the Kaiser, it is contested by eight clubs. Every season runs from March to November, with each team playing a triple round-robin format for a total of 21 matches.
The EPL is administered by the Eisenreich Football Association and serves as the highest tier in the Eisenreich football league system.
- Teams: 8
- Season: March – November
- Format: Triple round-robin (21 matches per team)
- Relegation: Bottom team relegated to the Zweite Liga Eisenreich
- Continental play: Top two clubs qualify for Micras competition.
Clubs
Neu Bakkenburg Adler
The capital’s imperial club, backed by political elites and regarded as the "face" of Eisenreich football.
Eisendorf Eisenwerke
Steelworkers’ team, gritty and working-class; traditional rivals of mining-town Silberthal.
Altburg Kronen
Traditionalist royalist club from historic Altburg, closely tied to monarchist symbolism.
Waldheim Wolfsrudel
Forest-town club, embodying resilience and raw physical play.
Silberthal Bergsteiger
Mining-town side, known for their defensive style and working-class identity.
Nordtor Sturm
Northern port club, famous for adventurous, attacking football.
Rotfels Revolution
Radical, ultra-supported working-class side with a politically charged atmosphere.
Drachenfels Ritter
Aristocratic “knight” club; wealthy backers and a tradition of strong youth academies.
Rivalries
- Imperial Derby: Neu Bakkenburg Adler vs. Altburg Kronen
- Steel & Stone Clash: Eisendorf Eisenwerke vs. Silberthal Bergsteiger
- Forest vs. Fortress: Waldheim Wolfsrudel vs. Drachenfels Ritter
- People’s War: Rotfels Revolution vs. Neu Bakkenburg Adler (political underdogs vs. establishment)
Culture
With only eight clubs, every major city or region of Eisenreich feels heavily represented in the EPL. The league is one of the few occasions where Eisenreich’s fractured social classes—nobles, workers, merchants, and clergy—come together under a common cultural banner.
Matchdays are treated as mini-festivals, often featuring marching bands, banners, and ceremonies. State propaganda is also intertwined with club culture, particularly in the capital Neu Bakkenburg.
History
1713 AN – Inaugural Season
- Champions: Neu Bakkenburg Adler
- Adler established themselves immediately as the dominant team, winning the first league title.
1714 AN
- Champions: Eisendorf Eisenwerke
- The steelworkers’ side claimed a surprise victory, showcasing the rising talent in industrial towns.
1715 AN
- Champions: Neu Bakkenburg Adler
- Adler returned to the top with a commanding season, reasserting their supremacy.
1716 AN
- Champions: Neu Bakkenburg Adler
- The capital club continued their dominance, holding off challenges from Drachenfels Ritter and Altburg Kronen.
1717 AN
- Champions: Neu Bakkenburg Adler
- Adler secured their fourth league title in five seasons, cementing their early dynasty in Eisenreich football.
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Bakkenburg Adlers | Neu Bakkenburg | Adlerkuppe Stadion | 42,000 |
| Eisendorf Eisenwerke | Eisendorf | Stahlwerk-Arena | 26,000 |
| Altburg Kronen | Altburg | Kronenplatz Stadion | 31,000 |
| Waldheim | Waldheim | Wolfshöhle Stadion | 18,500 |
| Silberthal Bergsteiger | Silberthal | Bergwerk-Stadion | 20,000 |
| Nordtor Sturm | Nordtor | Sturmbucht Stadion | 28,000 |
| Rotfels Revolution | Rotfels | Roter Platz Stadion | 24,000 |
| Drachenfels Ritter | Drachenfels | Ritterburg-Arena | 22,000 |
