Premier League, and the IFA Championship and IFA Interim Intermediate League replaced the IFA Intermediate League. In 2009, the IFA Championship was expanded and divided into two divisions and the IFA Interim Intermediate League folded. In 2010, a pyramid system was introduced, with the possibility of promotion and relegation between the Championship and the four regional intermediate leagues. In 2013, the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) took control of the senior league and the two intermediate divisions below, as well as the Reserve League. In 2016, Championship 1 acquired senior status and was renamed the 'Championship'; Championship 2 was renamed the 'Premier Intermediate League'; the Reserve League became the Development League. National league system since 1890 † Senior clubs' reserve teams have intermediate status and compete against other intermediate teams in many competitions. Women's system The women's system currently has six steps. Each step has only one division. There is promotion and relegation between all levels. They are: 1: Women's Premier League 2: Women's Championship 3: Women's Divisions North 1-2 and South 1-2 References Football league systems in Europe