1. NL, also known as Druga HNL, Druga hrvatska nogometna liga, is a professional football league in Croatia for men. There are overall 16 teams that compete for the title every year between August and June. The current holder of the title is NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac and the teams that hold the most titles are HNK Cibalia Vinkovci, NK Inter Zaprešić, RNK Split, NK Marsonia 1909. SofaScore tracks live football scores and 1. NL table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 22/23 season, among the most popular teams in 1. NL for online searches are HNK Šibenik, HNK Hajduk Split II, GNK Dinamo Zagreb II. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Croatia.
Competition format of 1. NL
The teams are placed in 1 table, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 19 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the 2. HNL 21/22 season was Mijo Šabić with 12 goals.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Hajduk Split II with the total capacity of 35,000. The total attendance in 2. HNL 21/22 season was 50,088. The average attendance per game was 435.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Croatian Football Federation.
Top 7 important questions about 1. NL
#1 Which team in 1. NL has the most titles?
The teams with the most titles in 1. NL are HNK Cibalia Vinkovci, NK Inter Zaprešić, RNK Split, NK Marsonia 1909.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in 1. NL?
The current titleholder in 1. NL is NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac.
#3 What rank of competition is 1. NL in Croatia?
1. NL is the level 2 division in Croatia.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in 1. NL?
Overall 30 rounds are played in 1. NL each season.
#5 Is there a playoff round in 1. NL after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in 1. NL.
#6 When does the 1. NL start and when does it finish?
The 1. NL usually starts in August and ends in June.
#7 How many groups are there in 1. NL competition?
The teams in 1. NL are placed in 1 group.
