2018–19 Macedonian First Football League
The 2018–19 Macedonian First League was the 27th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of North Macedonia (before 12 February Macedonia). It began on 11 August 2018 and ended on 26 May 2019. Each team played the other sides four times on home-away basis, for a total of 36 matches. Shkëndija were the defending champions, having won their second title in 2017–18.
| Season | 2018–19 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 August 2018 – 26 May 2019 |
| Champions | Shkëndija 3rd domestic title |
| Relegated | Belasica Pobeda |
| Champions League | Shkëndija |
| Europa League | Akademija Pandev Makedonija GjP Shkupi |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 440 (2.44 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Vlatko Stojanovski (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Renova 9–1 Pobeda (4 May 2019) |
| Biggest away win | Belasica 1–4 Makedonija GjP (10 November 2018) Renova 0–3 Shkëndija (2 December 2018) |
| Highest scoring | Renova 9–1 Pobeda (4 May 2019) |
| Longest winning run | 7 games Shkëndija |
| Longest unbeaten run | 13 games Vardar |
| Longest winless run | 15 games Pobeda |
| Longest losing run | 7 games Pobeda |
← 2017–18 2019–20 →
All statistics correct as of 26 May 2019. | |
Promotion and relegation
Promoted from 2017–18 Second League
Relegated to 2018–19 Second League |
Promoted from 2018–19 Second League Relegated to 2019–20 Second League |
Participating teams
Location of teams in 2018–19 Macedonian First League
| Akademija Pandev | Belasica | Makedonija GP | Pobeda | Rabotnički |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kukuš Stadium | Blagoj Istatov Stadium | Gjorče Petrov Stadium | Various | Toše Proeski Arena[lower-alpha 1] UEFA  |
| Capacity: 1,500 | Capacity: 9,200 | Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 36,460 | |
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| Renova | Shkëndija | Shkupi | Sileks | Vardar |
| Ecolog Arena | Ecolog Arena | Chair Stadium | City Stadium Kratovo | Toše Proeski Arena[lower-alpha 1] UEFA |
| Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 4,800 | Capacity: 36,460 |
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- The stadium was called Philip II Arena until 9 April 2019.
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akademija Pandev |  |
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Givova | |
| Belasica | |
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Nike | Cosmopolit |
| Makedonija GP | |
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Kappa | Evropa |
| Pobeda | |
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Jako | Krali Marko & Vitaminka |
| Rabotnichki | |
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Joma | Seavus |
| Renova | |
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Jako | Renova |
| Shkëndija | |
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Macron | Ecolog |
| Shkupi |  |
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Kappa | ATS Group |
| Sileks | |
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Legea | |
| Vardar | |
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Hummel | BetCity |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shkëndija (C) | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 80 | 29 | +51 | 79 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Vardar | 36 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 45 | 23 | +22 | 64 | |
| 3 | Akademija Pandev | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 45 | 35 | +10 | 58 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Shkupi | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 40 | 42 | −2 | 48 | |
| 5 | Makedonija GP | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 45 | 50 | −5 | 47 | |
| 6 | Renova | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 47 | |
| 7 | Rabotnichki | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 43 | 49 | −6 | 46 | |
| 8 | Sileks (O) | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 44 | Qualification for the relegation play-off final |
| 9 | Belasica (R) | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 49 | −12 | 38 | Relegation to the Macedonian Second League |
| 10 | Pobeda (R) | 36 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 26 | 76 | −50 | 23 |
Source: MacedonianFootball.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Draw; 9) Play-off. (Note: Criteria 2, 3 and 8 is only used if not deciding Champion, teams for UEFA competitions or relegation).
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Draw; 9) Play-off. (Note: Criteria 2, 3 and 8 is only used if not deciding Champion, teams for UEFA competitions or relegation).
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated.
Results
Each team played home-and-away against every other team in the league twice, for a total of 36 matches each.
Matches 1–18
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Matches 19–36
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Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of 26 May 2019
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Renova | 18 |
| 2 | |
Akademija Pandev | 16 |
| 3 | |
Shkëndija | 11 |
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Shkëndija | ||
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Makedonija GjP | ||
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Rabotnichki | ||
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Renova | ||
| 8 | |
Belasica | 9 |
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Makedonija GjP | ||
| 10 | |
Makedonija GjP | 8 |
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Sileks | ||
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Shkëndija | ||
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Vardar | ||
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See also
References
External links
- Football Federation of Macedonia (in Macedonian)
- MacedonianFootball.com (in Macedonian and English)
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