The Maltese Second Division is the third tier of professional football in Malta. It features clubs that compete for promotion to the higher Maltese First Division. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation, allowing teams to move between divisions based on their performance each season. The season typically runs from August to May, with teams playing each other in a round-robin format. The top teams at the end of the season earn the chance to advance to the Maltese First Division, while the lower-ranked teams may face relegation to the Maltese Third Division.