Naisten Ykkönen
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| Country |  Finland |
|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Naisten Liiga |
| Relegation to | Naisten Kakkonen |
| Current champions | Merilappi United |
Naisten Ykkönen (Swedish: Damettan) is the second highest division of women's football in Finland. The league was established in 1984 as "Naisten I divisioona", the current name has been used since 1996. It is composed of two sections with 8 teams in each. The four best teams of each group will play a promotion group and the winner is promoted to Naisten Liiga for the 2015 season.
Current clubs (2014 season)
South
- FC Kuusysi, Lahti
- FC Viikingit, Helsinki
- Malmin Palloseura, Helsinki
- PK Keski-Uusimaa, Kerava/Tuusula
- PU-62, Mikkeli
- Tikkurilan Palloseura, Vantaa
- Turun Weikot, Turku
- Vantaan Jalkapalloseura, Vantaa
North
- FC Rauma, Rauma
- Härmä, Hämeenlinna
- Vasa IFK, Vaasa
- IK Myran, Kronoby
- FC Ilves, Tampere
- Jyväskylän Pallokerho, Jyväskylä
- Petalax IK, Malax
- Ylöjärven Ilves, Ylöjärvi
