2021–22 Kategoria Superiore
Season | 2021–22 |
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Dates | 10 September 2021 – 26 May 2022 |
Matches played | 8 |
Goals scored | 27 (3.38 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Dejan Zarubica Michael Ngoo Victor da Silva (2 goals each) |
← 2020–21 →
All statistics correct as of 18 September 2021. |
The 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore is the 83rd official season, or 86th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 22nd season under the name Kategoria Superiore. The season began in 10 September 2021 and will end on 26 May 2022.[1]
The winners of this season's Kategoria Superiore will earn a place in the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 Champions League, with the second and third placed clubs earning a place in the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 Europa Conference League.
Teams[]
Two clubs have earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Dinamo Tirana (promoted after a nine-year absence)[2] and Egnatia (promoted after a sixteen-year absence).[3] Apolonia (relegated after only one year in the top flight) and Bylis (relegated after two-years in the top flight) were relegated to Kategoria e Par�� at the conclusion of last season.
Locations[]
Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity | 2020–21 season |
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Dinamo Tirana | Tirana | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | 9,500 | Runner-up (Kategoria e Parë) |
Egnatia | Rrogozhinë | Rrogozhinë Stadium | 4,000 | Champion (Kategoria e Parë) |
Kastrioti | Krujë | Kamëz Stadium[a] | 5,500[a] | 8th |
Kukësi | Kukës | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium | 5,500 | 6th |
Laçi | Laç | Laçi Stadium | 2,300 | 4th |
Partizani | Tirana | Arena Kombëtare | 22,500 | 3rd |
Skënderbeu | Korçë | Skënderbeu Stadium | 12,343 | 7th |
Teuta | Durrës | Niko Dovana Stadium | 12,040 | Champion |
Tirana | Tirana | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | 9,500 | 5th |
Vllaznia | Shkodër | Loro Boriçi Stadium | 16,000 | 2nd |
Stadiums[]
Dinamo Tirana | Egnatia | Kastrioti | Kukësi | Laçi |
Selman Stërmasi Stadium | Rrogozhinë Stadium | Kamëz Stadium | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium | Laçi Stadium |
Capacity: 9,500 | Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 2,300 |
Partizani | Skënderbeu | Teuta | Tirana | Vllaznia |
Arena Kombëtare UEFA stadium category |
Skënderbeu Stadium | Niko Dovana Stadium | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | Loro Boriçi Stadium UEFA stadium category |
Capacity: 22,500 | Capacity: 12,343 | Capacity: 12,040 | Capacity: 9,500 | Capacity: 16,000 |
Personnel and kits[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Team | President | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Dinamo Tirana | Bledi Shkëmbi | Agim Ibraimi | Uhlsport | Palma | |
Egnatia | Gugash Magani | Gëzim Krasniqi | Uhlsport | Spitali Amavita | |
Kastrioti | Ramadan Ndreu | Sokol Neziri | Uhlsport | Qafshtama | |
Kukësi | Safet Gjici | Diego Longo | Gjelbrim Taipi | Joma | Kevin Construction |
Laçi | Pashk Laska | Dejan Vukićević | Aleksandar Ignjatović | Uhlsport | Arbëria Palace |
Partizani | Gazmend Demi | Ilir Daja | Alban Hoxha | Joma | − |
Skënderbeu | Migen Memelli | Vangjel Zguro | Joma | − | |
Teuta | Edi Martini | Sherif Kallaku | Macron | − | |
Tirana | Refik Halili | Orges Shehi | Erion Hoxhallari | Uhlsport | − |
Vllaznia | Thomas Brdarić | Erdenis Gurishta | Uhlsport | Bavaria |
Managerial changes[]
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Kukësi | Mirel Josa | Mutual consent | 6 June 2021 | Pre-season | Diego Longo | 16 July 2021 |
Laçi | Shpëtim Duro | Mutual consent | 16 August 2021 | Dejan Vukićević | 17 August 2021 |
League table[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Vllaznia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
2 | Dinamo Tirana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round |
3 | Teuta | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | |
4 | Tirana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 | |
5 | Kukësi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
6 | Partizani | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 1 | |
7 | Laçi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 1 | |
8 | Skënderbeu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 1 | Qualification for the relegation play-off |
9 | Egnatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | Relegation to the 2022–23 Kategoria e Parë |
10 | Kastrioti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
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; 7) Draw.
Results[]
Clubs will play each other four times for a total of 36 matches each.
First half of season[] |
Second half of season[]
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Positions by round[]
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.
Leader and UEFA Champions League first qualifying round | |
UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round | |
Relegation play-off | |
2022–23 Kategoria e Parë |
See also[]
- Kategoria Superiore
Notes and references[]
Notes[]
- ^ Kastrioti plays their 2021–22 home games at the Kamëz Stadium in Kamëz, since their venue, Kastrioti Stadium, is not suitable for Kategoria Superiore matches.
References[]
- ^ https://fshf.org/sq/komiteti-ekzekutiv-percakton-datat-e-nisjes-se-kampionateve-per-sezonit-2021-22/
- ^ "VIDEO/ "Nëndetësja" kthehet në bazë! Dinamo ngjitet zyrtarisht në Kategorinë Superiore pas 9 vitesh" [VIDEO / "Submarine" returns to base! Dinamo officially climbs to the Superior Category after 9 years] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Kategoria e Parë/ Egnatia matematikisht në Superiore, Tomori nxjerr nga gara Pogradecin (VIDEO)" [First Category / Egnatia mathematically in Superiore, Tomori removes Pogradec from the race (VIDEO)] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
External links[]
- Official website (in Albanian)
- Kategoria Superiore at uefa.com
- Albanian Superliga seasons
- 2021–22 in European association football leagues
- 2021–22 in Albanian football