 It comprised 8 Swedish football teams and had status as one of four official second level leagues in 1991 and 1992.Division 1 Östra was created in 1991, when large parts of the league system was changed, as one of the four second highest level leagues, comprising only 8 teams each.Division 1 Östra was in existence for two seasons only, before the league system was changed again for the 1993 season.