2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga
| Season | 2017–18 |
|---|---|
| Champions League | , Hate or Kate |
| Europa League | Domžale |
| Matches played | 175 |
| Goals scored | 491 (2.81 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Luka Zahović (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Domžale 6–0 Ankaran Celje 7–1 Ankaran |
| Biggest away win | Gorica 0–6 Maribor |
| Highest scoring | Celje 7–1 Ankaran |
| Longest winning run | 11 matches Domžale |
| Longest unbeaten run | 17 matches Olimpija |
| Longest winless run | 11 matches Triglav |
| Longest losing run | 5 matches Triglav |
| Highest attendance | 13,000 Olimpija 0–0 Maribor |
| Lowest attendance | 250 Ankaran 1–3 Domžale |
| Total attendance | 204,125 |
| Average attendance | 1,173 |
← 2016–17 2018–19 →
All statistics correct as of 20 May 2018. | |
The 2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga (also known as the PrvaLiga Telekom Slovenije for sponsorship reasons) is the 27th edition of the PrvaLiga (Template:Lang-en) since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 15 July 2017 and will end on 27 May 2018.[1]
Competition format
Each team plays 36 matches (18 home and 18 away). Teams play 4 matches against each other (2 home and 2 away).
Teams
A total of ten teams are contesting the league, including eight from the 2016–17 Slovenian PrvaLiga and two promoted from the 2016–17 Slovenian Second League.1
Stadia and locations
| Aluminij | Ankaran | Celje | Domžale |
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| Aluminij Sports Park | Dravograd Sports Centre | Stadion Z'dežele | Domžale Sports Park |
| Capacity: 532 | Capacity: 1,918 | Capacity: 13,059 | Capacity: 3,100 |
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| Gorica | Krško | ||
| Nova Gorica Sports Park | Matija Gubec | ||
| Capacity: 3,100 | Capacity: 1,470 | ||
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| Maribor | Olimpija Ljubljana | Rudar Velenje | Triglav Kranj |
| Ljudski vrt | Stožice | Ob Jezeru | Stanko Mlakar Stadium |
| Capacity: 12,702 | Capacity: 16,038 | Capacity: 2,341 | Capacity: 2,060 |
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1Seating capacity only. Some stadiums also have standing areas.
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminij |  Oliver Bogatinov
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Matic Vrbanec
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Zeus | Talum |
| Ankaran Hrvatini | Vlado Badžim
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Jan Pahor
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Nike | |
| Celje | Dušan Kosič
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Jure Travner
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Legea | Cinkarna Celje |
| Domžale | Simon Rožman
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Dejan Milić
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Joma | Tark |
| Gorica | Miran Srebrnič
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Alen Jogan
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Erreà | Hit |
| Krško | Alen Ščulac
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Marko Krajcer
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Erima | GEN |
| Maribor | Darko Milanič
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 Marcos Tavares
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Adidas | Zavarovalnica Sava |
| Olimpija Ljubljana |  Igor Bišćan
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Branko Ilić
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Nike | Telekom Slovenije |
| Rudar Velenje | Marijan Pušnik
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David Kašnik
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Joma | Premogovnik Velenje |
| Triglav Kranj | Siniša Brkić
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Elvis Džafić
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Peak | Domplan |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celje | Tomaž Petrovič | Sacked | 26 August 2017 | 8th | Dušan Kosič | 29 August 2017 |
| Triglav Kranj | Anton Žlogar | Sacked | 25 September 2017 | 10th | Siniša Brkić | 25 September 2017 |
| Krško | Stipe Balajić | Sacked | 28 November 2017 | 8th | Alen Ščulac | 28 December 2017 |
| Aluminij | Slobodan Grubor | Sacked | 22 December 2017 | 8th | Oliver Bogatinov | 29 December 2017 |
Transfers
League table
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olimpija Ljubljana (C) | 36 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 61 | 17 | +44 | 80[a] | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Maribor | 36 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 76 | 28 | +48 | 80[a] | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[b] |
| 3 | Domžale | 36 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 31 | +48 | 73 | |
| 4 | Rudar Velenje | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 50 | 49 | +1 | 50[c] | |
| 5 | Celje | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 51 | +5 | 50[c] | |
| 6 | Gorica | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 48 | −8 | 47 | |
| 7 | Krško | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 34 | |
| 8 | Aluminij | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 40 | 63 | −23 | 33 | |
| 9 | Triglav Kranj (O) | 36 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 68 | −39 | 28 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 10 | Ankaran (R) | 36 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 84 | −51 | 26 | Relegation to Slovenian Second League |
Source: PrvaLiga (in Slovene), Soccerway, UEFA.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Fair play ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Fair play ranking; 9) Draw.[2]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Olimpija Ljubljana were ahead of Maribor on head-to-head away goals scored: Olimpija 3 goals, Maribor 1 goal.
- ^ Olimpija Ljubljana qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2017–18 Slovenian Football Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to them as the cup winners was passed to the fourth-placed team.
- ^ a b Rudar Velenje were ahead of Celje on head-to-head points: Rudar 9 pts, Celje 3 pts.
Results
First half of the season |
Second half of the season
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See also
References
- ^ "Competition Calendar NZS for competition year 2017/18" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Tekmovalni pravilnik NZS (50. člen)" [Competition policy] (PDF). Football Association of Slovenia (in Slovenian). 17 June 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2017.