2016–17 Kategoria Superiore
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 September 2016 – 27 May 2017 |
| Champions | Kukësi 1st Albanian title |
| Relegated | Tirana Korabi |
| Champions League | Kukësi |
| Europa League | Partizani Skënderbeu Tirana |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 340 (1.89 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Pero Pejić (28 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Flamurtari 6–0 Korabi (1 April 2017)[1] |
| Biggest away win | Korabi 0–4 Luftëtari (22 April 2017)[2] Laçi 1–5 Skënderbeu (23 April 2017)[3] Korabi 0–4 Teuta (6 May 2017)[4] |
| Highest scoring | Skënderbeu 4–3 Vllaznia (6 May 2017)[5] |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → | |
The 2016–17 Kategoria Superiore was the 78th official season, or 81st season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 17th season under the name Kategoria Superiore. Skënderbeu were the defending champions. The season began on 7 September 2016 and concluded on 27 May 2017.
On 20 May 2017, Kukësi defeated the reigning champions Skënderbeu 2–0 to clinch their first-ever league title, in only their fifth season in the top-flight.[6]
Teams
[edit]Changes
[edit]Ten teams competed in the league – the top eight teams from the previous season, as well as two teams promoted from the Kategoria e Parë. Korabi defeated Ada 1–0 at the Reshit Rusi Stadium on the final matchday of the regular season in Group A of the Kategoria e Parë to secure promotion to the Kategoria Superiore after a 54-year absence.[7][8] Luftëtari were then promoted back to Albanian Superliga after a three-year absence as they defeated Apolonia Fier on the final matchday of the regular season in Group B of the Kategoria e Parë.[9][10] The two promoted clubs replace Bylis and Tërbuni.
Locations
[edit].svg)
Locations of the 2016–17 Kategoria Superiore teams
| Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity | 2015–16 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamurtari | Vlorë | Flamurtari Stadium | 8,200 | 8th |
| Korabi | Peshkopi | Selman Stërmasi Stadium(1) | 9,600 | Kategoria e Parë |
| Kukësi | Kukës | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium | 5,000 | 3rd |
| Laçi | Laç | Laçi Stadium | 4,300 | 7th |
| Luftëtari | Gjirokastër | Gjirokastra Stadium | 8,400 | Kategoria e Parë |
| Partizani | Tirana | Selman Stërmasi Stadium(2) | 9,500 | 2nd |
| Skënderbeu | Korçë | Skënderbeu Stadium | 8,724 | Champions |
| Teuta | Durrës | Niko Dovana Stadium | 12,040 | 4th |
| Tirana | Tirana | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | 9,600 | 5th |
| Vllaznia | Shkodër | Loro Boriçi Stadium | 16,022 | 6th |
- (1) Korabi play their 2016–17 home games at the Selman Stërmasi Stadium in Tirana. The club's regular home ground, the Korabi Stadium, does not meet the league's licensing criteria to host games.
- (2) Partizani play their 2016–17 home games at the Selman Stërmasi Stadium in Tirana. The club's former home ground, the Qemal Stafa Stadium, was demolished and their new home ground at the Partizani Complex is currently under construction.
Stadiums
[edit]| Flamurtari | Korabi | Kukësi | Laçi | Luftëtari |
| Flamurtari Stadium | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium | Laçi Stadium | Gjirokastra Stadium |
| Capacity: 8,200 | Capacity: 9,600 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 2,300 | Capacity: 8,400 |
|
|
|
.jpg)
|
|
| Partizani | Skënderbeu | Teuta | Tirana | Vllaznia |
| Selman Stërmasi Stadium | Skënderbeu Stadium | Niko Dovana Stadium | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | Loro Boriçi Stadium |
| Capacity: 9,600 | Capacity: 12,000 | Capacity: 12,040 | Capacity: 9,600 | Capacity: 16,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kukësi (C) | 36 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 51 | 18 | +33 | 75 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Partizani | 36 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 46 | 17 | +29 | 72[a] | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Skënderbeu | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 45 | 22 | +23 | 72[a] | |
| 4 | Luftëtari | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 37 | 45 | −8 | 44 | |
| 5 | Teuta | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 34 | −7 | 40 | |
| 6 | Laçi | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 35 | −12 | 40 | |
| 7 | Vllaznia | 36 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 29 | 35 | −6 | 40 | |
| 8 | Flamurtari[b] | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 34 | +8 | 40 | |
| 9 | Tirana (R) | 36 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 39 | Europa League qualifying and relegation to Kategoria e Parë[c] |
| 10 | Korabi (R) | 36 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 11 | 68 | −57 | 13 | Relegation to the 2017–18 Kategoria e Parë |
Source: Albanian Football Association (in Albanian), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Draw.[12]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Draw.[12]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Partizani ahead of Skënderbeu on head-to-head record; Partizani–Skënderbeu 0–0, Skënderbeu–Partizani 1–2, Partizani–Skënderbeu 1–0, Skënderbeu–Partizani 2–2.
- ^ Flamurtari were deducted six points for failing to fulfill financial obligations.[11]
- ^ Tirana qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2016–17 Albanian Cup.
Results
[edit]Each team plays every opponent four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 games.
Positions by round
[edit]The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.
| Leader and UEFA Champions League second qualifying round | |
| UEFA Europa League first qualifying round | |
| 2017–18 Kategoria e Parë |
Source: FootballDatabase.eu
Season statistics
[edit]Scoring
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]- As of matches played on 27 May 2017.[13]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pero Pejić
|
Kukësi | 28 |
| 2 |  Caleb Ekuban
|
Partizani | 17 |
| 3 |  Hamdi Salihi
|
Skënderbeu | 15 |
| 4 | Liridon Latifi
|
Skënderbeu | 11 |
| 5 | Tomislav Bušić
|
Flamurtari | 10 |
| 6 |  Donjet Shkodra
|
Flamurtari | 9 |
| Afrim Taku
|
Tirana | ||
| Dejvi Bregu
|
Luftëtari | ||
| 9 |  Izair Emini
|
Kukësi | 8 |
| Idriz Batha
|
Partizani | ||
 Reginaldo
|
Luftëtari | ||
 James Adeniyi
|
Skënderbeu |
Hat-tricks
[edit]| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liridon Latifi |
Skënderbeu | Laçi | 5–1 | 23 April 2017 | [14] |
| Pero Pejić |
Kukësi | Korabi | 3–1 | 15 May 2017 | [15] |
- Note
4 Player scored 4 goals
Clean sheets
[edit]- As of matches played on 27 May 2017.[13]
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orges Shehi
|
Skënderbeu | 23 |
| 2 | Alban Hoxha
|
Partizani | 21 |
| Enea Koliqi
|
Kukësi | ||
| 3 | Ilion Lika
|
Tirana | 17 |
| 4 | Gentian Selmani
|
Tirana | 15 |
| 6 |  Jasmin Agović
|
Vllaznia | 13 |
| 7 | Shpëtim Moçka
|
Teuta | 11 |
| 8 | Argjent Halili
|
Flamurtari | 10 |
| 9 | Shkëlzen Ruçi
|
Luftëtari | 7 |
Discipline
[edit]- As of matches played on 6 May 2017.
Player
[edit]- Most yellow cards: 12[13]
- Alfred Zefi (Korabi)
- Vangjel Zguro (Lufëtari)
- Most red cards: 2[13]
- Arjan Sheta (Korabi)
- Entonio Pashaj (Kukësi)
- Stefan Cicmil (Vllaznia)
- Erjon Vucaj (Tirana/Laçi)
Club
[edit]- Most yellow cards: 104[13]
- Luftëtari
- Most red cards: 7[13]
- Luftëtari
- Korabi
References
[edit]- ^ "Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Korabi Peshkopi". Soccerway. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër". Soccerway. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Laçi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë". Soccerway. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Teuta Durrës". Soccerway. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Skënderbeu Korçë vs. Vllaznia Shkodër". Soccerway. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Minnows Kukes claim first Superliga title". Tirana Times. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Senad Niksiqi (15 May 2016). "Korabi feston në Shkodër, në elitë pas 54 vitesh" [Korabi celebrates in Shkodër, in elite after 54 years] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ "Ada Velipojë vs. Korabi Peshkopi 0 – 1". Soccerway. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ "Luftëtari Gjirokastër vs. Apolonia Fier 2 – 1". Soccerway. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ Tomor Shehu (15 May 2016). "Luftëtari hap shampanjën e elitës" [Luftëtari opens the elite champagne] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ "Vendimi i Komisionit te Disiplines se FSHF" [Discipline Commission Decision]. Albanian Football Association (in Albanian). 10 November 2016. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Superliga 2016/2017 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Summary - Superliga - Albania, Results, fixtures, tables and news". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ Erald Kodheli (23 April 2017). "Shkëlqen Latifi, Skënderbeu shkatërron Laçin" [Latifi shines, Skënderbeu destroys Laçi] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ Rinald Bregasi (15 May 2017). "Kukësi nuk ndalet, mposht Korabin" [Kukësi doesn't stop, defeat Korabi] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 25 April 2017.[permanent dead link]
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Albanian)
- Superliga at uefa.com
- Livescore