9 teams are competition in the 2010 Second Division Football Tournament.[4] These teams were divided into 2 groups (5 teams in group A, 4 in group B).[2]
The top three teams from each group is qualified to this round. This round will be played between the 6 teams, where they will be engaged in a round-robin tournament within itself. The highest ranked team will be declared as champions. Second placed team will be qualified to play in the 2011 Dhivehi league play-off with the champion team.[3]
Dhivehi Sifainge Club won topped the league round, while Club Eagles finished at second.[1] Due to the Football Association of Maldives rules, Dhivehi Sifainge Club is not eligible to play in any play-offs for the first division. Therefore, the play-offs were held with only 3 teams.