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FAROE ISLANDS | 1 deild

The 1. deild, also known as the Faroe Islands Premier League, is the top professional soccer league in the Faroe Islands. It was founded in 1942 and is currently composed of 10 teams. The league is run by the Faroe Islands Football Association.

Some key facts about the 1. deild:
• The 1. deild season typically runs from April to October.
• The league uses a points system, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss.
• The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. The bottom two teams are relegated to the second-tier 2. deild, while the team that finishes in ninth place enters a playoff with the team that finishes second in the 2. deild to determine which team will play in the 1. deild the following season.
• The most successful team in 1. deild history is KI Klaksvik, with a record 25 championships.
• The 1. deild also has a team in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League, which are continental competitions for the top club teams in Europe.
• Some of the most popular teams in the 1. deild include KI Klaksvik, HB Tórshavn, and B36 Torshavn.