Kategoria e Parë
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Founded | 1930 |
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Country | ![]() |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 16 (from 2021-22) |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Kategoria Superiore |
Relegation to | Kategoria e Dytë |
Domestic cup(s) | Albanian Cup |
Current champions | Egnatia (2nd title) (2020–21) |
Most championships | Luftëtari (9 titles) |
Website | Official |
Current: 2021–22 Kategoria e Parë |
Kategoria e Parë is the second level of professional football in Albania, behind the Kategoria Superiore and above the Kategoria e Dytë.[1]
Format[]
Kategoria e Parë was founded in 1930. It is made up of 16 teams. The 2 best ranked teams gain promotion to the Kategoria Superiore, while the team that finishes in the third place, play a promotion play-off match against the 8th ranked team of Kategoria Superiore. The teams that finish in the 4 last positions get relegated to the Kategoria e Dytë. The 11th and 12th ranked teams, qualify to the relegation play-off round.[1]
Clubs (2021–22)[]
Team | Location |
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Apolonia | Fier |
Besa | Kavajë |
Besëlidhja | Lezhë |
Burreli | Burrel |
Butrinti | Sarandë |
Bylis | Ballsh |
Erzeni | Shijak |
Korabi | Peshkopi |
Lushnja | Lushnjë |
Maliqi | Maliq |
Pogradeci | Pogradeci |
Shkumbini | Peqin |
Tërbuni | Pukë |
Tomori | Berat |
Turbina | Cërrik |
Vora | Vorë |
Champions[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Albania 1st Division". Soccerway. Perform. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
Categories:
- Football leagues in Albania
- Albanian First Division
- Second level football leagues in Europe