Competition format of Ecuadorian Regional League

In the Ecuadorian Regional League, teams play against each other twice during the season - once at home and once away. Points are awarded for wins (3) and draws (1), determining the final league positions.

Teams finishing in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th places qualify for Championship Round, allowing them to test themselves at a higher tier.

Teams finishing in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th places qualify for Championship round, allowing them to test themselves at a higher tier.

Teams finishing in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th places qualify for Copa Sudamericana, opening up new competitive horizons.

Teams finishing in 1st and 2nd places qualify for Copa Libertadores, enabling them to compete in more prestigious competitions.

The team finishing in 3rd place qualifies for Copa Libertadores Qualification, providing them with new competitive opportunities.

Teams finishing in 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th places qualify for Qualifying round, opening up new competitive horizons.

Teams finishing in 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th places qualify for Play-off, providing them with new competitive opportunities.

At the end of the season, the bottom 11 teams are relegated to Relegation. They are replaced by promoted teams from that division.

Ecuadorian Regional League Top Scorers

In the Ecuadorian Regional League 25/26 season, J. Valencia leads the scoring charts with 20 goals for Manta FC . This includes 3 penalties, 2 assists, and 35 appearances.

Following closely, C. Spinelli of Independiente del Valle has netted 19 goals (including 1 penalties) and provided 1 assists.

Rounding out the top three, B. Palacios (Universidad Catolica) has scored 18 goals with 2 assists , maintaining an impressive average rating of 7.11 .

These statistics showcase the exceptional attacking talent in the Ecuadorian Regional League, with the league's top scorers demonstrating both clinical finishing and creative playmaking abilities.