2021–22 Macedonian First Football League
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 August 2021 – May 2022 |
| Matches played | 108 |
| Goals scored | 256 (2.37 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Martin Mirchevski (16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Shkupi 5–0 Pelister (21 November 2021) |
| Biggest away win | Pelister 0–3 Bregalnica (24 October 2021) Borec 1–4 Renova (21 November 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Renova 5–2 Bregalnica (26 September 2021) |
| Longest winning run | 6 games Shkupi |
| Longest unbeaten run | 8 games Akademija Pandev Shkëndija Shkupi |
| Longest winless run | 18 games Pelister |
| Longest losing run | 5 games Borec Pelister |
← 2020–21 →
All statistics correct as of 14 December 2021. | |
The 2021–22 Macedonian First League is the 30th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of North Macedonia. It began on 8 August 2021 and is scheduled to end in May 2022. Shkëndija are the defending champions, having won their fourth title in 2020–21.
Promotion and relegation[]
Promoted from 2020–21 Second League
Relegated to |
Participating teams[]
Skopje
Borec
Renova
Tikvesh
Skopje clubs:
| Akademija Pandev | Borec | Bregalnica |
Makedonija GP | Pelister | Rabotnički |
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| Blagoj Istatov Stadium UEFA 
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Zoran Paunov Stadium | City Stadium Štip | Gjorče Petrov Stadium | Petar Miloševski Stadium | Toše Proeski Arena UEFA
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| Capacity: 9,200 | Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 9,100 | Capacity: 36,460 |
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| Renova Shkëndija |
Shkupi | Skopje | Struga | Tikvesh | |
| Tetovo Stadium | Čair Stadium Skopje | Železarnica Stadium | Gradska Plaža Stadium | City Stadium Kavadarci | |
| Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 7,500 | |
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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 | Vacant |  Tomislav Iliev
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 Sportika SA
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Strumka, JOXX, Elenica |
| Borec | Borche Hristov
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Gjorgji Gjorgjiev
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Legea
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Brako |
| Bregalnica | Ilčo Gjorgioski
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Daniel Mojsov
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 Puma
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Gogov Hotel |
| Makedonija GP | Aleksandar Tanevski
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Bobi Bozhinovski
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Givova
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betinasia, Tesla |
| Pelister | Marjan Sekulovski
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Borche Manevski
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Legea
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SN Broker |
| Rabotnički | Aleksandar Vlaho
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Kristijan Stojkoski
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 Joma
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Seavus |
| Renova | Qatip Osmani
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Argjent Gafuri
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Jako
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Renova |
| Shkëndija |  Bruno Akrapović
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 Egzon Bejtulai
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Macron
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Ecolog |
| Shkupi | Goce Sedloski
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Fati Ismaili
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 Sunrise
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| Skopje | Ljupcho Markovski
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Hristijan Kirovski
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Givova
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bet2day |
| Struga | Srgjan Zaharievski
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Bunjamin Shabani
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Macron
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Trim & Lum |
| Tikvesh | Vlatko Kostov
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Aleksandar Varelovski
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Joma
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Klimi.mk, Sinalco |
League table[]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shkupi | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 11 | +32 | 42 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Akademija Pandev | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 35 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Shkëndija | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 14 | +14 | 34 | |
| 4 | Bregalnica | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 29 | |
| 5 | Renova | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 16 | +9 | 27 | |
| 6 | Makedonija GP | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 27 | |
| 7 | Struga | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 26 | |
| 8 | Rabotnički | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 19 | −6 | 22 | |
| 9 | Skopje | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 20 | Qualification for the Relegation play-off |
| 10 | Tikvesh | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 23 | −7 | 15 | |
| 11 | Borec | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 34 | −18 | 12 | Relegation to the Macedonian Second League |
| 12 | Pelister | 18 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 29 | −23 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 December 2021. Source: Soccerway
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).
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).
Results[]
Every team will play three times against each other team for a total of 33 matches. The first 22 matchdays will consist of a regular double round-robin schedule. The league standings at this point will then be used to determine the games for the last 11 matchdays.
Matches 1–22[] |
Matches 23–33[]
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Positions by round[]
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards.
| Leader and qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round | |
| Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round | |
| Qualification for the Relegation play-off | |
| Relegation to the Macedonian Second League |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 December 2021. Source: Soccerway
Season statistics[]
Top scorers[]
- As of 14 December 2021
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Mirchevski
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Akademija Pandev | 16 |
| 2 | Remzifaik Selmani
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Renova | 11 |
| 3 |  Sunday Adetunji
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Shkupi | 9 |
| 4 | Marjan Altiparmakovski
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Bregalnica | 8 |
 Freddy Álvarez
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Shkupi | ||
| 6 | Ermedin Adem
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Makedonija GjP | 7 |
| 7 | Ljupcho Doriev
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Shkëndija | 6 |
| Sindrit Guri
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Shkëndija | ||
| Martin Stojanov
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Bregalnica | ||
| 10 | Matej Cvetanoski
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Shkupi | 5 |
| Alen Jasharoski
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Skopje |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "ВМФЛ-Исток: Брегалница стигна до целта – титула и пласман во ПМФЛ! (ВИДЕО)". Gol.mk. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "ВМФЛ-Запад: Скопје се враќа во елитата, Гостивар во 94. минута ја освои Велешта". Gol.mk. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
External links[]
- Football Federation of Macedonia (in Macedonian)
- MacedonianFootball.com (in Macedonian and English)
Categories:
- 2021–22 in European association football leagues
- 2021–22 in North Macedonia football
- Macedonian First Football League seasons