This meant that teams could now only be promoted/relegated once a year, after both the Apertura and Clausura seasons had ended.

At which time, the teams promoted/relegated would be decided by comparing accumulated points on aggregate over both Apertura and Clausura seasons.

At this point, the bottom team would automatically be relegated to the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño, while the winner of that division would be brought up to take their spot.

Promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of August 26, 2001.

Luis Ángel Firpo A.D. Isidro Metapán Municipal Limeno