2016–17 Armenian Premier League
Season | 2016–17 |
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Dates | 6 August 2016 – 31 May 2017 |
Champions | Alashkert |
Champions League | Alashkert |
Europa League | Gandzasar Kapan Shirak Pyunik |
Matches played | 90 |
Goals scored | 198 (2.2 per match) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 →
All statistics correct as of 31 May 2017. |
The 2016–17 Armenian Premier League season was the 25th since its establishment. The season began on 6 August 2016 and ended on 31 May 2017.[1][2] Alashkert are the defending champions.
Teams[]
Six teams competed in this year's competition.[3][4]
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Location of teams in the 2016–17 Armenian Premier LeagueClub | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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Alashkert | Yerevan (Shengavit) | Alashkert Stadium | 6,850 |
Ararat Yerevan | Yerevan (Kentron) Yerevan (Shengavit) |
Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium Mika Stadium1 |
14,403 7,250 |
Banants | Yerevan (Malatia-Sebastia) | Banants Stadium | 4,860 |
Gandzasar Kapan | Kapan Yerevan (Kentron) |
Gandzasar Stadium Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium2 |
3,500 14,403 |
Pyunik | Yerevan (Avan) | Football Academy Stadium | 1,428 |
Shirak | Gyumri | Gyumri City Stadium | 2,844 |
- 1Ararat Yerevan moved to the Mika Stadium during the second half of the season.
- 2Gandzasar Kapan moved to the Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium in Yerevan during the second half of the season.
Personnel and sponsorship[]
Team | Chairman | Head Coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Alashkert | ![]() |
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Joma | Bagratour Huawei |
Ararat Yerevan | ![]() |
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Adidas | |
Banants | ![]() |
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Adidas | |
Gandzasar Kapan | ![]() |
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Adidas | ZCMC |
Pyunik | ![]() |
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Nike | Armenian Development Bank |
Shirak | ![]() |
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Adidas | menu.am |
League table[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Alashkert (C) | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 59 | 26 | +33 | 64 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
2 | Gandzasar Kapan | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 24 | +14 | 57 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[a] |
3 | Shirak | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 24 | +7 | 53 | |
4 | Pyunik | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 27 | +8 | 45 | |
5 | Banants | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 44 | −26 | 21 | |
6 | Ararat Yerevan | 30 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 53 | −36 | 12 |
Source: Football Federation of Armenia (in Armenian), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-off (only if deciding champion); 3) Matches won; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head matches won; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Head-to-head away goals scored; 9) Goal difference; 10) Goals scored.[5]
(C) Champion
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-off (only if deciding champion); 3) Matches won; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head matches won; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Head-to-head away goals scored; 9) Goal difference; 10) Goals scored.[5]
(C) Champion
Notes:
- ^ Shirak qualified for Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2016–17 Armenian Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners was passed down the league.
Results[]
The league was played in three stages. The six teams played each other six times, three times at home and three times away, for a total of 30 matches per team.
Season statistics[]
Top scorers[]
As of 31 May 2017
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | ![]() |
Alashkert | 13 |
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Alashkert | ||
3 | ![]() |
Gandzasar Kapan | 12 |
4 | ![]() |
Gandzasar Kapan | 8 |
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Shirak Gyumri | ||
6 | ![]() |
Alashkert | 6 |
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Gandzasar Kapan | 5 |
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Gandzasar Kapan | ||
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Pyunik |
References[]
- ^ "2016-2017 : Alashkert awarded with medals and Champions Cup". Ffa.am. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Matches - Premier League - Armenia - Results and fixtures". Soccerway. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Armenian Cup ¼ final pairs are known". Ffa.am. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "2016-2017 RA professional football clubs tournaments regulations" (PDF). Ffa.am. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "Premier League 2016/2017 - Season rules". Scoresway. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
External links[]
Categories:
- Armenian Premier League seasons
- 2016–17 in European association football leagues
- 2016–17 in Armenian football