second division

American  

noun

Sports.

1. the half of a league comprising the teams having the poorest records at a particular time.

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Etymology

Origin of second division

First recorded in 1895–1905

Example Sentences

Bonds subsequently led West Ham to two FA Cup wins, against Fulham, who had Moore in their team, in 1975, then a shock win as a Second Division side against Arsenal in 1980, Sir Trevor Brooking's header proving decisive.

From BBC

World Rugby will be launching a "second division" version of the tournament and, while there is no prospect of relegation or promotion between the two, it is hoped up-and-coming nations such as Georgia, Spain and Uruguay, ranked 11th, 14th and 15th respectively, and the likes of Samoa, Tonga and the United States will benefit from games against top-tier nations on years when the Nations Championship is not being staged.

From BBC

Previously, the winners of the Women's National League North and South had to play off for a place in the second division; now both champions go up.

From BBC

It was an unexpected outcome as Nairobi were a second division club last season, who qualified for Africa by shocking leading Kenyan club Gor Mahia in the FA Cup final.

From Barron's

The club, which plays in the German second division, said about 2,000 fans travelled to the Republic of Ireland for their 3–2 defeat in a friendly match against League of Ireland side Bohemians on Saturday.

From BBC