**2008 Superettan**
The 2008 Superettan was the ninth season of Sweden’s second-tier football league under the name Superettan. It featured 16 teams competing for promotion to the top-tier Allsvenskan and to avoid relegation to lower divisions.
## Overview
The 2008 Superettan season consisted of 16 teams playing a total of 240 matches, with each team playing 30 games in a double round-robin format. The league operated on a system of promotion and relegation with the Allsvenskan and Division 1. The top two teams earned direct promotion to the 2009 Allsvenskan, while the third-placed team entered a promotion playoff. The bottom three teams were relegated to Division 1.
## Season Summary
The competition was closely contested, with teams striving for the limited promotion spots. The league table was determined by points, with three points awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. Goal difference and goals scored were used as tiebreakers.
## Promotion and Relegation
The top two teams secured promotion to the 2009 Allsvenskan, Sweden’s premier football division. The third-placed team faced a two-legged playoff against the 14th-placed Allsvenskan team to determine promotion or relegation. The three lowest-ranked teams were relegated to Division 1 for the following season.
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**Meta Description:**
The 2008 Superettan was Sweden’s second-tier football league season featuring 16 teams competing for promotion to Allsvenskan and to avoid relegation. The season included 240 matches and a promotion playoff.