the difference between tier 2 and 3 was huge in 1985. as the second tier comprised two leagues only, north and south, a total of 28 clubs, while third tier was divided into twelve regional leagues, and 144 clubs in all. in order to get promotion, the clubs had both to win its own regional league, followed by a home and away qualification against any of the other third tier league winners. out of 12 league winners, 6 got promoted. the relegation from the higher league comprised the three last teams in both second tier leagues, north and south.