They shared equal points with WIT Georgia, who won automatic promotion, while Kolkheti participated in play-offs due to disadvantage in goal difference.
[5] The return leg, marred by violent conduct against a referee, was aborted, which cost the club dearly.
In 2022, Kolkheti beat their rivals battling for a promotion qualifying place, defeated Rustavi in both play-off matches and advanced to a higher league for the first time in sixteen years.
In 2023, thanks to a goal scored deep into injury time by Giga Tsurtsumia, Kolkheti snatched victory over Liga 3 side Varketili in a return play-off match,[8] but a year later their automatic relegation was confirmed with five games still to play.
As of 8 March 2024[9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.