NB II is a men’s league competition in Hungary, with records on Xtra-Stats spanning 15 recorded seasons from 2011 to 2025. The page brings together fixtures, live scores, results and standings, alongside player and team statistics, so visitors can review the competition’s recorded coverage in one place. It offers a practical reference for following the competition over time, from individual matches to broader table and statistics information.
Upcoming matches, NB II
Regular Season - 8
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- Regular Season - 8
Nagykanizsai ULE
Fehérvár FC
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- Regular Season - 8
Mezokovesd-zsory
Kazincbarcikai
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- Regular Season - 8
Diosgyori VTK
Gyirmot SE -
- Regular Season - 8
Ajka
Csakvar
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- Regular Season - 8
Kecskeméti TE
Szeged 2011
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- Regular Season - 8
Karcag SE
Kozarmisleny FC
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- Regular Season - 8
Szentlőrinc SE
BVSC
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- Regular Season - 8
Soroksar
Tiszakecske FC
Regular Season - 9
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- Regular Season - 9
Kazincbarcikai
No H2HKarcag SE
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- Regular Season - 9
Szeged 2011
Mezokovesd-zsory
Latest played matches, NB II
Regular Season - 7
Regular Season - 6
NB II Standings
| Rank | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Soroksar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 19 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
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Tiszakecske FC | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 15 | WWWDW |
| 3 |
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Kecskeméti TE | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 14 | DWWWW |
| 4 |
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Kazincbarcikai | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 13 | DDWWD |
| 5 | Gyirmot SE | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | WLLWD | |
| 6 |
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Ajka | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 7 |
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Karcag SE | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 10 | LWWDD |
| 8 |
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Fehérvár FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 9 | WLLLW |
| 9 |
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Mezokovesd-zsory | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 10 |
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Szentlőrinc SE | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | LLLWW |
| 11 |
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Szeged 2011 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 | DDWLL |
| 12 |
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Nagykanizsai ULE | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 | WLLLL |
| 13 |
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BVSC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 14 |
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Diosgyori VTK | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 4 | LLLDL |
| 15 |
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Csakvar | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 4 | DLLLW |
| 16 |
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Kozarmisleny FC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 3 | WLLLL |
NB II Statistics
Top scorers 2026
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Top assists 2026
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Top key passes
Top tackles
Top yellow cards
Top red cards
NB II teams participation since 2011
History
| Team | Nb participations |
|---|---|
| Csakvar | 13 |
| Gyirmot SE | 12 |
| Soroksar | 12 |
| Ajka | 12 |
| Bekescsaba 1912 | 11 |
| Siofok | 11 |
| Szeged 2011 | 11 |
| Vasas | 9 |
| Nyiregyhaza | 9 |
| Budafoki LC | 8 |
| Szolnoki MAV FC | 8 |
| Kozarmisleny FC | 8 |
| Dorogi FC | 7 |
| Gyori ETO FC | 7 |
| Kazincbarcikai | 7 |
| Zalaegerszegi TE | 7 |
| Soproni VSE | 7 |
| Balmazujvaros | 6 |
| Tiszakecske FC | 6 |
| Kisvarda FC | 5 |
| Szombathelyi Haladas | 5 |
| Cegledi VSE | 5 |
| VAC | 5 |
| Budaorsi SC | 5 |
| MTE 1904 | 5 |
| Szentlőrinc SE | 5 |
| SZTK-Erima | 5 |
| Mezokovesd-zsory | 4 |
| MTK Budapest | 4 |
| BVSC | 4 |
| Pécsi MFC | 4 |
| Tatabánya | 4 |
| Budaörs | 4 |
| Budapest Honved | 3 |
| Kaposvar | 3 |
| Dunaújváros-Pálhalma | 3 |
| Veszprém | 3 |
| Puskas Academy | 2 |
| Diosgyori VTK | 2 |
| BKV Előre | 2 |
| Kecskeméti TE | 2 |
| Bajai | 2 |
| Gyori ETO II | 2 |
| Paksi SE II | 2 |
| Fehérvár FC | 1 |
NB II top scorer teams
NB II About
NB II is Hungary’s national second-tier men’s football league, officially known as Nemzeti Bajnokság II and currently carrying the sponsorship name Merkantil Bank Liga. Governed by the Hungarian Football Federation (Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség, or MLSZ), it occupies the central professional level of the Hungarian football pyramid: above the regional NB III competitions and below the top-flight OTP Bank Liga, also known as NB I. Its principal purposes are to determine the second-tier champion, provide a route into the elite division and offer clubs a demanding national environment for developing players.
Identity and place in Hungarian football
As a league rather than a knockout competition, NB II rewards sustained performance over a full domestic season. Clubs compete for promotion to NB I while also defending their professional status against relegation to NB III. That dual pressure gives the competition a distinctive role in Hungarian football. Ambitious clubs use it as a platform for returning to the top flight, established sides seek to remain close to the national elite, and developing teams compete in a setting that can prepare players for higher-level football.
The competition’s historical roots are dated to 1901, and its structure has changed across different periods of Hungarian football. It developed from earlier regional and organisational arrangements into the unified national second tier recognised today. Although the format and regulations have evolved, its underlying function has remained consistent: to connect the country’s leading regional clubs with the top division through a nationally organised championship.
Governance, entry and eligibility
The MLSZ oversees the competition and sets the regulations covering club licensing, player registration, transfers, refereeing and disciplinary matters. Entry is principally connected to sporting movement within the pyramid. Clubs can reach NB II through promotion from NB III, while teams from NB I may enter it after relegation. Promotion from the third tier is determined within the applicable NB III structure, whose groups provide a route for clubs progressing from regional football into the national professional game.
Participation also depends on meeting MLSZ licensing requirements. These requirements cover areas such as stadium infrastructure, financial stability and the administrative standards expected of a professional club. Squad regulations and domestic-player incentives are intended to encourage the use of Hungarian talent, including young players, while international footballers remain eligible where the relevant registration rules are satisfied.
Competition format and match rules
NB II traditionally uses a unified double round-robin league format. Each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, with the final table determined by results across the complete schedule. There is no separate knockout stage for the league championship: the team finishing highest is crowned champion on the basis of its accumulated record.
League matches follow the standard scoring system of three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. When teams finish level on points, the supplied competition hierarchy places total victories first, followed by overall goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head results. These criteria can have a decisive effect late in the season, particularly in the promotion and relegation places.
A regular match consists of two 45-minute halves, separated by half-time. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs are not normal features of league fixtures. They are associated instead with certain playoff situations or knockout competitions such as the Magyar Kupa, rather than with an ordinary NB II match.
Season calendar and sporting stakes
The competition generally follows the autumn-spring calendar used across much of European football. The season usually begins in late July or early August, pauses during the winter period and resumes around February before concluding in May or early June. The winter break is especially important in Hungary because of the conditions typically encountered during December and January. Fixtures are commonly played on Sundays, although selected matches may be scheduled at other times for broadcast or logistical reasons.
The highest finish brings the NB II championship, but promotion is the competition’s most visible prize. The top two clubs typically earn direct promotion to NB I, subject to the applicable sporting and licensing regulations. Relegation works in the opposite direction: the lowest-placed teams drop into NB III, where they leave the second tier and its professional competitive environment. Movement between the divisions ensures that the league remains connected to both the national elite and the wider Hungarian football pyramid.
Why NB II matters
NB II is more than a holding division between two levels. It is a national test of consistency, squad depth, travel, financial planning and club infrastructure. Its matches can revive historically important teams, accelerate the progress of ambitious regional clubs and give young Hungarian players regular senior football. For supporters, the league combines the uncertainty of a promotion race with the urgency of a relegation battle, making every point valuable across the season. As the competition’s modern sponsored identity changes with commercial arrangements, its essential place in Hungarian football remains the same: it is the country’s principal bridge between regional competition and the top flight.