Artsakh Football League
Artsakh football league was the top football competition in self-proclaimed 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. As of 2021, 9 teams are competing. [3] Since the Football Federation of Artsakh is not a member of FIFA or UEFA, its clubs cannot take part in any international competitions or tournaments.
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| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Country | Artsakh |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | none |
| Domestic cup(s) | Artsakh Cup |
| Current champions | Yerazank |
| Current: 2021 Artsakh Football League | |
Description
The competition involves clubs from several regions of the Republic of Artsakh and games are held in two rounds.
Current Season Participants
Location of teams of the 2021 Artsakh Football League
| 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[4] | 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 (abandoned) | Yerazank | Avo | Berd Chartar FC |
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.
- list of champions www.RSSSF.com
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