This was a one-off format for the National Football League. In order to re-format the league into four divisions, the 1992-93 league consisted of four "mixed ability" groups of eight teams each. The experimental format threw up some of the most unusual pairings in league history, and was credited with boosting attendances by as much as 60 per cent.
Divisions There was one division comprising 32 teams, split into four groups of eight teams each.
Round-robin format Each team played every other team in its division (or group where the division is split) once, either home or away.
Points awarded 2 points were awarded for a win and 1 for a draw.
Titles Teams in all four groups competed for the
National Football League title.
Knockout stage qualifiers • Group A: top 2 teams • Group B: top 2 teams • Group C: top 2 teams • Group D: top 2 teams
Promotion and relegation Teams qualified for the four divisions of the 1993-94 National Football League based on their position in their group. • Division One: teams placed first and second in each group • Division Two: teams placed third and fourth in each group • Division Three: teams placed fifth and sixth in each group • Division Four: teams placed seventh and eight in each group ==League Tables==