in the final round, udinese finished first and was promoted, alongside parma, to first division. in the following season, udinese finished 10th and was relegated again. however, the format of the championship was again reformed and udinese had another chance to reclaim their place in the top flight. they competed in play-offs with seven other sides for the right to play in serie a. the winner would remain in the top flight. the club, however, lost the playoff against legnano and lost their place in the top flight.