The Topklasse is a nationwide league of amateur women's football in the Netherlands. It is the highest amateur league, and the third tier in Dutch women's football in general.
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | no promotion |
| Relegation to | Hoofdklasse |
| Domestic cup(s) | KNVB Women's Cup |
Format edit
The twelve teams play each other two times over the course of the season (a double round-robin system). The team finishing last gets relegated into the Hoofdklasse, while the second and third-last teams play a relegation play-off. There is no promotion as of now.[1]
History edit
The Topklasse was created in the 2011/12 season, above the then highest amateur level, the Hoofdklasse. The first title was won by RKTSV from Kerkrade.[2] With three titles, SV Saestum is the Topklasse record champion.
Champions edit
| Year | Winner[3] |
|---|---|
| 2011/12 | RKTSV |
| 2012/13 | Ter Leede |
| 2013/14 | SC Buitenveldert |
| 2014/15 | SV Saestum |
| 2015/16 | DTS Ede |
| 2016/17 | Ter Leede |
| 2017/18 | SV Saestum |
| 2018/19 | DTS Ede |
| 2019/20 | — [4] |
| 2020/21 | — [4] |
| 2021/22 | SV Saestum |
| 2022/23 | FC Eindhoven AV |
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Promotie-/degradatiebesluit - Vrouwen, Categorie A". KNVB (in Dutch).
- ^ "R.K.T.S.V. Terwinselen - Historie". rktsv.nl (in Dutch).
- ^ "Topklasse Vrouwen - Archief". Soccerway.
- ^ a b Competition was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.