2018–19 Macedonian First Football League
The 2018–19 Macedonian First League was the 27th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of North Macedonia (before 12 February Macedonia).
It began on 11 August 2018 and ended on 26 May 2019. Each team played the other sides four times on home-away basis, for a total of 36 matches. Shkëndija were the defending champions, having won their second title in 2017–18.
| Season | 2018–19 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 August 2018 – 26 May 2019 |
| Champions | Shkëndija 3rd domestic title |
| Relegated | Belasica Pobeda |
| Champions League | Shkëndija |
| Europa League | Akademija Pandev Makedonija G.P. Shkupi |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 440 (2.44 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Vlatko Stojanovski (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Renova 9–1 Pobeda (4 May 2019) |
| Biggest away win | Belasica 1–4 Makedonija G.P. (10 November 2018) Renova 0–3 Shkëndija (2 December 2018) |
| Highest scoring | Renova 9–1 Pobeda (4 May 2019) |
| Longest winning run | 7 games Shkëndija |
| Longest unbeaten run | 13 games Vardar |
| Longest winless run | 15 games Pobeda |
| Longest losing run | 7 games Pobeda |
← 2017–18 2019–20 → All statistics correct as of 26 May 2019. | |
Promotion and relegation
Promoted from 2017–18 Second League
Relegated to 2018–19 Second League |
Promoted from 2018–19 Second League Relegated to 2019–20 Second League |
Participating teams
Skopje
Skopje clubs:
Location of teams in 2018–19 Macedonian First League
| Akademija Pandev | Belasica | Makedonija G.P. | Pobeda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kukuš Stadium | Blagoj Istatov Stadium | Gjorče Petrov Stadium | Various |
| Capacity: 1,500 | Capacity: 9,200 | Capacity: 3,000 | |
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| Rabotnički Vardar | Renova Shkëndija | Shkupi | Sileks |
| Toše Proeski Arena UEFA  | Ecolog Arena | Chair Stadium | City Stadium Kratovo |
| Capacity: 36,460 | Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 4,800 |
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Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akademija Pandev |  Jugoslav Trenchovski | Sashko Pandev | Givova | |
| Belasica | Zdravko Zdravkov | Dragan Stojkov | Nike | Cosmopolit |
| Makedonija G.P. | Aleksandar Tanevski | Bobi Bozhinovski | Kappa | Evropa |
| Pobeda | Toni Meglenski | Darko Tofiloski | Jako | Krali Marko & Vitaminka |
| Rabotnički | Zhikica Tasevski | Blazhe Ilijoski | Joma | Seavus |
| Renova | Nikola Ilievski | Fisnik Nuhi | Jako | Renova |
| Shkëndija | Qatip Osmani | Armend Alimi | Macron | Ecolog |
| Shkupi |  Ümit Karan | Muharem Bajrami | Kappa | ATS Group |
| Sileks | Momchilo Mitevski | Filip Duranski | Legea | |
| Vardar | Aleksandar Vasoski | Goran Popov | Hummel | BetCity |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shkëndija (C) | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 80 | 29 | +51 | 79 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Vardar | 36 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 45 | 23 | +22 | 64 | Excluded from European competitions |
| 3 | Akademija Pandev | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 45 | 35 | +10 | 58 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Shkupi | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 40 | 42 | −2 | 48 | |
| 5 | Makedonija G.P. | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 45 | 50 | −5 | 47 | |
| 6 | Renova | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 47 | |
| 7 | Rabotnički | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 43 | 49 | −6 | 46 | |
| 8 | Sileks (O) | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 44 | Qualification for the relegation play-off final |
| 9 | Belasica (R) | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 49 | −12 | 38 | Relegation to the Macedonian Second League |
| 10 | Pobeda (R) | 36 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 26 | 76 | −50 | 23 |
Source: MacedonianFootball.com
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).[citation needed]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
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).[citation needed]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
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