Macedonian First League
Season2009–10
Dates1 August 2009 –
19 May 2010
ChampionsRenova
1st domestic title
RelegatedMakedonija G.P.
Milano
Pobeda
Sloga Jugomagnat
Champions LeagueRenova
Europa LeagueRabotnichki
Metalurg
Teteks
Matches played117
Goals scored310 (2.65 per match)
Top goalscorerBobi Bozhinovski
(15 goals)
Biggest home winMakedonija 8–0 Milano
(26 September 2009)
Biggest away winSileks 0–5 Renova
(18 October 2009)
Highest scoringMakedonija 8–0 Milano
(26 September 2009)

The 2009–10 Macedonian First League was the 18th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of Macedonia. It began on 1 August 2009 and ended on 19 May 2010. Makedonija G.P. were the defending champions having won their first Macedonian championship last season.

Promotion and relegation

At the start of the 2009–10 season

Promoted from 2008–09 Second League

Relegated to 2009–10 Second League

At the end of the 2009–10 season

Promoted from 2009–10 Second League

Relegated to 2010–11 Second League

1 Makedonija G.P. and Sloga Jugomagnat were expelled from the First League due to boycotting two matches in the season. However, Napredok was directly promoted.
2 Pobeda was expelled from the First League due to the eight-year suspension from FIFA for their involvement in match-fixing scandal.

Participating teams

Location of teams in 2009–10 Macedonian First League
Club Manager City Stadium Capacity
Makedonija G.P. North Macedonia Ilcho Gjorgioski Skopje Stadion Gjorche Petrov 3,000
Metalurg Skopje North Macedonia Zhikica Tasevski Skopje Stadion Zhelezarnica 4,000
Milano Kosovo Bylbyl Sokoli Kumanovo Milano Arena 3,500
Pelister North Macedonia Naum Ljamchevski Bitola Stadion Tumbe Kafe 8,000
Pobeda North Macedonia Goran Todoroski Prilep Stadion Goce Delchev 15,000
Rabotnichki North Macedonia Zoran Stratev Skopje Philip II Arena 25,000
Renova North Macedonia Nexhat Shabani Djepchishte Gradski stadion Tetovo 15,000
Sileks North Macedonia Ane Andovski Kratovo Stadion Sileks 5,000
Sloga Jugomagnat North Macedonia Mensur Nexhipi Skopje Chair Stadium 4,500
Teteks North Macedonia Toni Jakimovski Tetovo Gradski stadion Tetovo 15,000
Horizont Turnovo North Macedonia Dragan Hristovski Turnovo Stadion Kukush 1,500
Vardar North Macedonia Gjorgji Todorovski Skopje Philip II Arena 25,000

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Renova (C) 26 17 4 5 45 21 +24 55 Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round
2 Rabotnichki 26 15 5 6 38 20 +18 50 Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round
3 Metalurg 26 12 11 3 35 16 +19 47
4 Pelister 26 11 6 9 28 27 +1 39
5 Sileks 26 8 8 10 29 33 4 32
6 Vardar[lower-alpha 1] 26 9 6 11 31 28 +3 30
7 Teteks 26 8 6 12 31 30 +1 30 Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round[lower-alpha 2]
8 Horizont Turnovo[lower-alpha 3] 26 8 5 13 27 35 8 26
9 Milano (R) 26 1 3 22 14 81 67 6 Qualification for the relegation play-offs
Makedonija G.P.[lower-alpha 4] (D, R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Banned from playing in the league system
Sloga Jugomagnat[lower-alpha 4] (D, R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pobeda[lower-alpha 5] (D, R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: MacedonianFootball.com, RSSSF.org
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Draw; 9) Play-off. (Note: Criteria 2, 3 and 8 is only used if not deciding Champion, teams for UEFA competitions or relegation).
(C) Champions; (D) Banned; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Vardar were deducted three points for not showing up for the match against Metalurg in the 18th round.
  2. Teteks qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2009–10 Macedonian Football Cup.
  3. Horizont Turnovo were deducted three points for not showing up for the match against Metalurg in the 14th round.
  4. 1 2 Makedonija G.P. and Sloga Jugomagnat were suspended and expelled from Prva Liga for not appearing in two consecutive matches in the championship. Their matches from the 12th round onwards were expunged.[1][2]
  5. Pobeda were suspended and expelled from Prva Liga. All their matches were expunged.[3]

Results

The schedule consists of three rounds. During the first two rounds, each team plays each other once home and away for a total of 22 matches. This season, due to the suspension of two teams, each team will play a total of 20 games. The pairings of the third round will then be set according to the standings after the first two rounds, giving every team a third game against each opponent for a total of 29 games per team.

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