The Swiss Football Association (ASF/SFV) had 28 member clubs at this time and these were devided into two divisions of 14 teams each.
Because at the top of the table three teams ended the NLB level on points, in second position, a promotion play-off was required.
Further, because at the bottom of the table three teams finished level on points, in second last position, a relegation play-out was also required.
Because at the top of the table three teams ended the NLB level on points, in second position, a promotion play-off was required.
Because at the bottom of the table three teams finished level on points, in second last position, a relegation play-out was also required.