Artsakh Football League
 | |
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Country | Artsakh |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | none |
| Domestic cup(s) | Artsakh Cup |
| Current: 2021 Artsakh Football League | |
Artsakh football league is the top football competition in Republic of Artsakh. Although there was a football competition held in Artsakh starting 2004,[1] this current league was formed in 2018, being composed of eight clubs.[2] This was expanded in ahead of the 2019 season with 4 additional teams announced, bringing the league to 12 clubs. [3] Since the is not a member of FIFA or UEFA, its clubs cannot take part in any international competitions or tournaments.
Description[]
The competition involves clubs from several regions of the Republic of Artsakh and games are held in two rounds.
Current Season Participants[]
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Artsakh U-17 FC | Stepanakert | Republican Stadium |
| Avo FC | Martuni | Martuni City Stadium |
| Berd Askeran FC | Askeran | Askeran City Stadium |
| Berd Chartar FC | Chartar | Chartar City Stadium |
| Gandzasar FC | Vank | |
| Jraberd FC | Martakert | Vigen Shirinyan Stadium |
| Kirs FC | Shushi | |
| Tigran Mets FC | Noragyugh | |
| Yerazank FC | Stepanakert | Republican Stadium |
Seasons[]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lernayin Artsakh | Berd Askeran | Yerazank |
| 2019 | Berd Askeran | Yerazank | Avo |
| 2020 | Competition not held due to COVID-19 outbreak. | ||
| 2021 | |||
References[]
- ^ "Ֆուտբոլը ԼՂՀ-ում" (in Armenian). hayk.media. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ "Արցախի ֆուտբոլի լիգա. Հիմնադիրներ Սևան Ասլանյանը և Հրաչ Յագանը Ստեփանակերտում հանդիպել են լրագրողներին" (in Armenian). Armsport.am. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Artsakh Football League". Artsakh football league Twitter. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
Categories:
- Top level football leagues in Europe
- Sport in the Republic of Artsakh