2021–22 Football Superleague of Kosovo
The 2021–22 Football Superleague of Kosovo season, also known as the BKT Superleague of Kosovo (Albanian: BKT Superliga e Kosovës) for sponsorship reasons with Banka Kombëtare Tregtare is the 23rd season of top-tier football in Kosovo. The season began on 21 August 2021 and will end on May/June 2022. A total of 10 teams are competing in the league: seven teams from the 2020–21 season and three teams from the 2020–21 First Football League of Kosovo. Prishtina are the defending champions from the previous season.
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| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 August 2021 – May/June 2022 |
| Matches played | 75 |
| Goals scored | 162 (2.16 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Gerhard Progni (11 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Drenica 4–0 Feronikeli (15 October 2021) |
| Biggest away win | Ulpiana 0–6 Llapi (19 October 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Drenica 3–5 Llapi (25 November 2021) |
← 2020–21
All statistics correct as of 25 November 2021. | |
Teams
Ten teams will compete in the league – the top seven teams from the previous season and the three teams promoted from the First Football League of Kosovo. The promoted teams are Malisheva, Ulpiana and Dukagjini. They will replace Trepça '89, Arbëria, Besa Pejë.
Stadiums and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Club | Town | Stadium and capacity[2] | UEFA license[3] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballkani | Suva Reka | Suva Reka City Stadium | 1,500 |  |
| Drenica | Skenderaj | Bajram Aliu Stadium | 3,000 |  |
| Drita | Gjilan | Gjilan City Stadium[a] | 15,000 | |
| Dukagjini | Klina | 18 June Stadium | 3,000 | |
| Feronikeli | Drenas | Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium | 2,000 | |
| Gjilani | Gjilan | Gjilan City Stadium[a] | 15,000 | |
| Llapi | Podujevo | Zahir Pajaziti Stadium | 10,000 | |
| Malisheva | Mališevo | Liman Gegaj Stadium | 2,000 | |
| Prishtina | Pristina | Fadil Vokrri Stadium | 13,000 | |
| Ulpiana | Lipljan | Qatiq Bytyqi Stadium | 2,000 | |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballkani |  Bekim Isufi |
Visar Berisha |
 Uhlsport |
Cima Construction | ||
| Drenica | Tahir Lushtaku |
Arbios Thaçi |
 Givova |
ILEAA-GR | ||
| Drita |  Ardian Nuhiu |
Ardian Limani |
Macron |
 JB Automotive AG |
Rinora4 |
Valon AG |
| Dukagjini |  Armend Dallku |
Altin Merlaku |
Macron |
Mirusha Company | ||
| Feronikeli | Faruk Elshani |
Lapidar Lladrovci |
Macron |
 Porto Budva | ||
| Gjilani | Ismet Munishi |
Gerhard Progni |
 Joma |
Tali SH.P.K | ||
| Llapi | Tahir Batatina |
Mentor Zhdrella |
Macron |
FF Bauunternehmung | ||
| Malisheva | Arsim Thaqi |
Dren Kryeziu |
Givova |
Patroni | ||
| Prishtina |  Abdulah Ibraković |
Lorik Boshnjaku |
Jako |
 JYSK Kosovo |
 NLB Banka Prishtina |
Rio Mare |
| Ulpiana | Edlir Tetova |
Shqiprim Kelmendi |
 LiG |
Bageri Company |
Dino Company |
Urban Center |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gjilani | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 13 | +10 | 35 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Drita | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 34 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Ballkani | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 33 | |
| 4 | Llapi | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 21 | +7 | 29 | |
| 5 | Prishtina | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 24 | |
| 6 | Drenica | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 23 | |
| 7 | Malisheva | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 20 | −3 | 19 | |
| 8 | Dukagjini | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 19 | −6 | 18 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 9 | Ulpiana | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 18 | Relegation to First Football League of Kosovo |
| 10 | Feronikeli | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 24 | −19 | 11 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 December 2021. Source: Football Federation of Kosovo (in Albanian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Results
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 Champions League first qualifying round | |
| Europa Conference League first qualifying round | |
| Relegation play-offs | |
| 2022–23 First Football League of Kosovo |
Source: Football Federation of Kosovo (in Albanian)
Season statistics and awards
- First goal of the season:
Denisson Silva for Drenica against Gjilani (21 August 2021).
Top scorers
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Top assisters
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Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreshnik Uka |
Drenica | Llapi | 3–5 (H) | 25 November 2021 | 15 |
"Star of the Week" Award
| Week | Player | Club | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It is not awarded | ||
| 2 | Ermal Krasniqi |
Ballkani | [5] |
| 3 | Ardit Tahiri |
Drita | [6] |
| 4 | Torvioll Stullqaku |
Malisheva | [7] |
| 5 | Marclei |
Ulpiana | [8] |
| 6 | Gerhard Progni |
Gjilani | [9] |
| 7 | Ahmed Januzi |
Dukagjini | [10] |
| 8 | Armend Thaqi |
Ballkani | [11] |
| 9 | Kreshnik Uka |
Drenica | [12] |
| 10 | Valmir Veliu |
Llapi | [13] |
| 11 | Ermal Krasniqi |
Ballkani | [14] |
| 12 | Ardi Shala |
Ulpiana | [15] |
| 13 |  Theophilus Solomon |
Ballkani | [16] |
| 14 | Alef Firmino |
Llapi | [17] |
| 15 | Kreshnik Uka |
Drenica | [18] |
| 16 | Leotrim Kryeziu |
Prishtina | [19] |
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ The two teams, Drita and Gjilan, which use this stadium together with their fans, have named the stadium with different names. Drita and their fans named the stadium as Selami Osmani-Bezi Stadium, while Gjilan and their fans named the stadium as Agim Ramadani Stadium, but officially the stadium is named Gjilan City Stadium.[20]
References
- "Golashenuesit – FFK Superliga" [Goalscorers – FFK Superleague]. TopSporti (in Albanian). Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- "2021/22 Kosovo Superliga (venues)". Soccerway.
- "Këto janë klubet e licencuara për garat evropiane" [These are clubs licensed for European competitions] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 May 2021.
- "Asistuesit – FFK Superliga" [Assisters – FFK Superleague]. TopSporti (in Albanian). Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- "Ermal Krasniqi, "Ylli i Javës"" [Ermal Krasniqi, "Star of the week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 31 August 2021.
- "Ardit Tahiri, ylli i javës së 3-të" [Ardit Tahiri, the star of the 3rd week] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 13 September 2021.
- "Torvioll Stullqaku "Ylli i javës"" [Torvioll Stullqaku "Star of the week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 17 September 2021.
- "Marclei Santos (Ulpiana) - Ylli i javës (5)" [Marclei Santos (Ulpiana) – Star of the week (5)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 20 September 2021.
- "Gerhard Progni (KF Gjilani), Ylli i javës (6)" [Gerhard Progni (FC Gjilani), Star of the week (6)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 27 September 2021.
- "Ahmed Januzi "YLLI I JAVËS"" [Ahmed Januzi "STAR OF THE WEEK"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 October 2021.
- "Armend Thaqi (KF Ballkani), Ylli i javës (8)" [Armend Thaqi (FC Ballkani), Star of the week (8)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 4 October 2021.
- "Kreshnik Ukaj fiton çmimin "Ylli i javës"" [Kreshnik Ukaj wins "Star of the Week" award] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 18 October 2021.
- "Valmir Veliu, "Ylli i javës"" [Valmir Veliu, "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 21 October 2021.
- "Ermal Krasniqi, "Ylli i Javës"" [Ermal Krasniqi, "Star of the week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 October 2021.
- "Ardi Shala (KF Ulpiana), Ylli i javës (12)" [Ardi Shala (FC Ulpiana), Star of the week (12)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 2 November 2021.
- "Theophilus Solomon (KF Ballkani), Ylli i javës (13)" [Theophilus Solomon (FC Ballkani), Star of the week (13)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 10 November 2021.
- "Alef Firmino (KF Llapi), Ylli i javës (14)" [Alef Firmino (FC Llapi), Star of the week (14)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 22 November 2021.
- "Kreshnik Uka, Ylli i javës (15)" [Kreshnik Uka, Star of the week (15)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 26 November 2021.
- "Leotrim Kryeziu, Ylli i javës (16)" [Leotrim Kryeziu, Star of the week (16)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 30 November 2021.
- "Çfarë emri duhet të ketë stadiumi i qytetit në Gjilan" [What should be the name of the city stadium in Gjilan]. RajoniPress (in Albanian). 31 January 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
External links
- Official website (in Albanian and English)
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