Meistriliiga 2018

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Meistriliiga 2018
Meistriliiga logo
master FC Nõmme Kalju
Champions League
qualification		 FC Nõmme Kalju
Europa League
qualification		 FCI Levadia Tallinn
FC Flora Tallinn
JK Trans Narva
Cup winners FCI Levadia Tallinn
Relegation ↓ FC Kuressaare
Relegated JK Vaprus Parnu
Teams 10
Games 180 + 2 relegation games
 (180 played)
Gates 685  (ø 3.81 per game)
Top scorer BrazilBrazil Liliu (FC Nõmme Kalju, 31 goals)
← Meistriliiga 2017

The Meistriliiga 2018 was the 28th season of the highest Estonian football division for men. The Estonian championship, officially held as A. Le Coq Premium liiga , should start on February 25, 2018. The first matchday was postponed due to a cold snap. The season began on March 3, when four of the five games were played in a hall for the first time. The season ends on November 10, 2018.

mode

As in the previous season, the league comprised ten teams. The defending champion was FC Flora Tallinn .

On November 4, 2017, FC Infonet Tallinn and FC Levadia Tallinn decided to merge.

Promoted from the Esiliiga were second division champions Maardu Linnameeskond and the second JK Tallinna Kalev . On December 18, 2017, Maardu Linnemeeskond withdrew for financial reasons and was replaced by FC Kuressaare .

The championship was played in a regular season with two first and two second round matches. Each team competed four times against every other team. The bottom of the table was relegated directly to the Esiliiga, the penultimate had to go into relegation.

Attendees

Location of the clubs of the Meistriliiga 2018
society city Stadion capacity
FC Flora Tallinn Tallinn A. Le Coq Arena 9,692
JK Tallinna Kalev Tallinn Kalevi Keskstaadion 11,5000
FC Levadia Tallinn Tallinn Kadrioru stadium 5,000
JK Tulevik Viljandi Viljandi Viljandi linnastaadion 2,500
JK Tammeka Tartu Tartu Tamme stadium 2,000
JK Vaprus Parnu Parnu Beach stadium 1,500
FC Kuressaare Kuressaare Kuressaare Linnastaadion 2,000
JK Trans Narva Narva Narva Kreenholmi stadium 1,065
FC Nõmme Kalju Tallinn- Nõmme Hiiu stadium 0.300
Paide Linnameeskond Paide Paide linnastaadion 0.268

table

Pl. society Sp. S. U N Gates Diff. Points
 1. FC Nõmme Kalju  36  25th  11  0 114: 320 +82 86
 2. FCI Levadia Tallinn (P)  36  26th  6th  4th 109: 260 +83 84
 3. FC Flora Tallinn (M)  36  25th  8th  3 116: 320 +84 83
 4th JK Trans Narva  36  18th  7th  11 076:570 +19 61
 5. Paide Linnameeskond  36  14th  9  13 064:740 −10 51
 6th JK Tammeka Tartu  36  14th  7th  15th 056:580  −2 49
 7th JK Tulevik Viljandi  36  8th  5  23 037: 100 −63 29
 8th. JK Tallinna Kalev (N)  36  7th  7th  22nd 054:680 −14 28
 9. FC Kuressaare (N)  36  6th  3  27 034: 115 −81 21st
10. JK Vaprus Parnu  36  2  7th  27 025: 123 −98 13
Stand: Final stand

Placement criteria: 1st points - 2nd less awarded victories - 3rd direct comparison (points, goal difference, goals scored) - 4th wins - 5th goal difference - 6th goals scored - 7th fair play

  • Estonian champions and participation in the first qualifying round for the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League
  • Participation in the 1st qualifying round of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League
  • Participation in the relegation
  • Relegated to the Esiliiga 2019
    • (M) reigning master
    (N) Newcomers

    Relegation

    At the end of the regular season, the Meistriliiga placed ninth against the Esiliiga placed second in the relegation. The games took place on November 17 and 24, 2018, with the second division first having home rights.

    date home Result guest
    17th November 2018 FC Elva 0: 1 FC Kuressaare
    November 24, 2018 FC Kuressaare 1-0 FC Elva

    See also

    Web links

    Individual evidence

    1. ↑ Jalgpalliliigad alustavad sisehallis. In: jalgpall.ee. Retrieved March 22, 2018 (Estonian).
    2. ↑ Levadia and Infonet merge. In: sport.postimees.ee. Retrieved March 22, 2018 (Estonian).
    3. ↑ Jalgpalliliit kinnitas Premium liiga 2018. aasta koosseisu. In: jalgpall.ee. Retrieved March 22, 2018 (Estonian).
    4. ↑ Kuressaare replaces Maardu Linnemeeskond. In: jalgpall.ee. Retrieved March 22, 2018 (Estonian).
    5. ↑ Tables. In: scoresway.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018 .
    6. ↑ Season Rules. In: scoresway.com. Accessed October 7, 2018 (English).