2020–21 Slovenian PrvaLiga

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Slovenian PrvaLiga
Season2020–21
Dates22 August 2020 – 22 May 2021
ChampionsMura (1st title)
RelegatedGorica
Champions LeagueMura
Europa Conference LeagueMaribor
Olimpija Ljubljana
Domžale
Matches played180
Goals scored422 (2.34 per match)
Best PlayerSenijad Ibričić[1]
Top goalscorerJan Mlakar
Nardin Mulahusejnović
(14 goals each)
Highest attendance3,200
Maribor 1–3 Mura
Lowest attendanceN/Aa

The 2020–21 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 30th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 22 August 2020 and ended on 22 May 2021.[2]

Celje were the defending champions, having won their first title in the previous season. Mura won their first title after defeating Maribor in the final round.[3] As champions, they qualified for the first qualifying round of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League.

Competition format[]

Each team played 36 matches (18 home and 18 away). Teams played four matches against each other (2 home and 2 away).

Teams[]

Rudar Velenje and Triglav Kranj were relegated at the end of the previous season.[4] Koper and Gorica joined the other eight teams in the league this season after gaining promotion from the Slovenian Second League.[5]

Stadiums and locations[]

Seating capacity only; some stadiums also have standing areas.

Aluminij Bravo Celje Domžale
Aluminij Sports Park Ljubljana Sports Park Stadion Z'dežele Domžale Sports Park
Capacity: 600 Capacity: 2,308 Capacity: 13,059 Capacity: 3,100
Interblock-20080901183135.jpg Arena Petrol 2013.jpg Domzale Stadium 2014.jpg
Gorica
Koper
Nova Gorica Sports Park Bonifika Stadium
Capacity: 3,100 Capacity: 4,047
Nova Gorica Stadium.jpg Bonifika Stadium Koper May 2019-2.jpg
Maribor Mura Olimpija Ljubljana Tabor Sežana
Ljudski vrt Fazanerija City Stadium Stožice Stadium Rajko Štolfa Stadium
Capacity: 11,671 Capacity: 4,506 Capacity: 16,038 Capacity: 1,200
Ljudski vrt 2012.jpg Mura v Domzale 2012.jpg Stozice Stadium Ljubljana.jpg

Personnel and kits[]

Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
Aluminij Slovenia Oskar Drobne Slovenia Zeus Sport Talum, Zavarovalnica Sava
Bravo Slovenia Dejan Grabić Nigeria Ovbokha Agboyi Joma Nomago, Mastercard, Generali
Celje Slovenia Slovenia Dušan Stojinović Nike Cinkarna, Droga
Domžale Slovenia Dejan Djuranović Bosnia and Herzegovina Senijad Ibričić Joma Esad Mulalić s.p.
Gorica Serbia Aleksandar Jović Slovenia Erreà Hit, E 3
Koper Slovenia Slovenia Ivica Guberac Macron Port of Koper
Maribor Slovenia Simon Rožman Brazil Marcos Tavares Adidas Zavarovalnica Sava, Nova KBM, Radio City
Mura Slovenia Ante Šimundža Slovenia Alen Kozar Adidas Generali
Olimpija Ljubljana Slovenia Slovenia Timi Max Elšnik Nike Merkur zavarovalnica
Tabor Sežana Slovenia Slovenia Erreà CherryBox24

Managerial changes[]

Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Maribor Bosnia and Herzegovina Sergej Jakirović Sacked 29 August 2020[6] 1st Italy Mauro Camoranesi 3 September 2020[7]
Tabor Sežana Italy Mauro Camoranesi Signed by Maribor 3 September 2020[8] 5th Slovenia 8 September 2020[9]
Gorica Bosnia and Herzegovina Mutual consent 15 September 2020[10] 10th Serbia Gordan Petrić 18 September 2020[11]
Aluminij Austria Mutual consent 7 December 2020[12] 9th Slovenia Oskar Drobne 7 December 2020[12]
Gorica Serbia Gordan Petrić Resigned 14 December 2020[13] 10th Serbia Aleksandar Jović 14 December 2020[14]
Celje Slovenia Dušan Kosič Mutual consent 21 December 2020[15] 7th Czech Republic Jiří Jarošík 25 December 2020[16]
Olimpija Ljubljana Croatia Dino Skender Sacked 8 January 2021[17] 2nd Slovenia 11 January 2021[18]
Tabor Sežana Slovenia Signed by Olimpija Ljubljana 11 January 2021[19] 6th Slovenia 14 January 2021[20]
Koper Slovenia Miran Srebrnič Resigned 15 February 2021[21] 4th Italy Rodolfo Vanoli 17 February 2021[22]
Maribor Italy Mauro Camoranesi Sacked 23 February 2021[23] 2nd Slovenia Simon Rožman 20 March 2021[24]
Tabor Sežana Slovenia Insufficient managerial licence 12 April 2021[25] 7th Slovenia 12 April 2021[25]
Celje Czech Republic Jiří Jarošík Sacked 26 April 2021[26] 9th Slovenia 26 April 2021[26]
Koper Italy Rodolfo Vanoli Mutual consent 19 May 2021[27] 8th Slovenia 19 May 2021[27]

League table[]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Mura (C) 36 17 12 7 50 26 +24 63[a] Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2 Maribor 36 17 12 7 64 41 +23 63[a] Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round
3 Olimpija Ljubljana[b] 36 16 11 9 45 35 +10 59 Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round
4 Domžale 36 14 13 9 52 41 +11 55 Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round
5 Bravo 36 10 15 11 39 39 0 45
6 Tabor Sežana 36 12 8 16 40 44 −4 44
7 Aluminij 36 10 13 13 31 41 −10 43[c]
8 Celje 36 12 7 17 36 41 −5 43[c]
9 Koper (O) 36 11 9 16 41 56 −15 42 Qualification for the relegation play-offs
10 Gorica (R) 36 7 8 21 24 58 −34 29 Relegation to the
Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored[28]
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Head to head points: Mura 7, Maribor 4
  2. ^ Olimpija Ljubljana qualified for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round by winning the 2020–21 Slovenian Football Cup.
  3. ^ a b Head to head points: Aluminij 7, Celje 4

Results[]

PrvaLiga play-off[]

A two-legged play-off between the ninth-placed team from the PrvaLiga and the second-placed team from the 2020–21 Slovenian Second League was played. The winner earned a place in the 2021–22 PrvaLiga season.

Krka0–2Koper
Report
  • Mulahusejnović 65' (pen.)
  • Stevanović 67'
Portoval, Novo Mesto
Attendance: 300
Referee: Nejc Kajtazović
Koper2–3Krka
 Report
Attendance: 500
Referee: Asmir Sagrković

Top scorers[]

Rank Player Club Goals
1 Slovenia Jan Mlakar Maribor 14
Bosnia and Herzegovina Nardin Mulahusejnović Koper
3 Slovenia Dario Kolobarić Domžale 12
4 Croatia Luka Bobičanec Mura 11
Serbia Đorđe Ivanović Olimpija Ljubljana
Slovenia Andrés Vombergar Olimpija Ljubljana
7 Croatia Filip Dangubić Celje 10
Slovenia Milan Tučić Bravo
9 Greece Christos Rovas Tabor Sežana 9
10 Austria Arnel Jakupović Domžale 7
Slovenia Rok Kronaveter Maribor
Slovenia Aljoša Matko Maribor
Slovenia Mustafa Nukić Bravo
Slovenia Rudi Požeg Vancaš Maribor
Slovenia Dare Vršič Koper

See also[]

Notes[]

^a Many matches were played either behind closed doors or with significantly reduced capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia.

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