league matches

Organized team contests

League matches are competitive games played as part of an organized league's regular schedule, as opposed to cup competitions, friendlies, or playoffs.

The term appears most often in football (soccer) contexts: They've won five league matches in a row.

League matches determine standings and ultimately which team wins the league title.

Related

championship · title race · tournament · derby · rivalry · top flight · goals · scores · kickoff · halftime · final whistle · extra time · relegation · promotion · playoffs · points · draws · wins

Categories
Opposites
competitive stakes/official status

league matchesfriendlies

Forces on same side

friendly matches · exhibition matches · exhibition games · exhibitions · all-star games

competition structure

league matchesplayoff games

Tournament elimination rounds

cup finals · finals · knockout rounds

organizational scope

league matchesqualifiers

Words limiting scope

Family

league, match, leagues, matches, leaguer, leaguers, matched, matching, matcher

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