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2016–17 Kategoria Superiore

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

Changes

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

2016–17 Kategoria Superiore is located in Albania
Flamurtari
Luftëtari
Korabi
Kukësi
Laçi
Laçi
Partizani
Skënderbeu
Teuta
Tirana
Vllaznia
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Locations of the 2016–17 Kategoria Superiore teams

Stadiums

League table

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:
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Flamurtari were deducted six points for failing to fulfill financial obligations.[11]
  3. ^ Tirana qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2016–17 Albanian Cup.

Results

Each team plays every opponent four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 games.

Positions by round

The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches.

Source: FootballDatabase.eu

Season statistics

Scoring

Top scorers

As of matches played on 27 May 2017.[13]

Hat-tricks

Note

4 Player scored 4 goals

Clean sheets

As of matches played on 27 May 2017.[13]

Discipline

As of matches played on 6 May 2017.

Player

Club

References

  1. ^ "Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Korabi Peshkopi". Soccerway. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër". Soccerway. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Laçi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë". Soccerway. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Teuta Durrës". Soccerway. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Skënderbeu Korçë vs. Vllaznia Shkodër". Soccerway. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Minnows Kukes claim first Superliga title". Tirana Times. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Ada Velipojë vs. Korabi Peshkopi 0 – 1". Soccerway. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Luftëtari Gjirokastër vs. Apolonia Fier 2 – 1". Soccerway. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  10. ^ Tomor Shehu (15 May 2016). "Luftëtari hap shampanjën e elitës" [Luftëtari opens the elite champagne] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Superliga 2016/2017 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  13. ^ a b c d e f "Summary - Superliga - Albania, Results, fixtures, tables and news". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  14. ^ Erald Kodheli (23 April 2017). "Shkëlqen Latifi, Skënderbeu shkatërron Laçin" [Latifi shines, Skënderbeu destroys Laçi] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  15. ^ 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]

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