Montenegrin Women's League
| Country |
 Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Founded | 2008 (as FSCG Trophy); 2011 (as 1. ŽFL) |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Montenegrin Cup (women) |
| International cup(s) | UEFA Champions League |
| Current champions |
Breznica (1st title) (2015–16) |
| Most championships | Ekonomist (5 titles) |
| Website | Federation |
The Montenegrin women's football league (1. ŽFL) is the top level women's football league of Montenegro. It is organized by the Football Association of Montenegro.
The winning team of the league is eligible for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
First national women's football competition was held on season 2008-09, but the league played its inaugural season in 2011-12.[1]
History
Women's football history in Montenegro started in the period after the Montenegrin independence referendum. Beside the fact that first women's club was founded on 2005, competitions started years after that. In 2008, Football Association of Montenegro founded national women's team and first women's competition - a yearly tournament called FSCG Trophy.[2] With its' first season 2008-09, FSCG trophy matches lasted 60 minutes, with seven substitutes allowed. From season 2011-12, Montenegrin Women's First League is founded (commonly known as 1. ŽFL), with participation of the champion in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
FSCG Trophy (2008-2011)
Inaugural competition for women, Trophy of Montenegrin FA (Trofej FSCG) lasted three seasons. With matches' duration of 60 minutes, competition was preparation for founding of First Montenegrin Women's Football League.
First two editions of FSCG Trophy (2008–09, 2009–10) won ŽFK Palma from Podgorica[3][4] (from season 2016-17 under the name ŽFK Budućnost Podgorica[5]). On season 2010-11, winner was ŽFK Ekonomist from Nikšić.[6]
In the first season of FSCG trophy participated only four clubs, but until the season 2010-11 there was six members of the competition.
First Women's League (2011-)
First matches of Montenegrin Women's League (1. ŽFL) were played on autumn 2011. In its' first season, new competition with conventional rules (90 minutes games, 3 substitutes) had participants from all three regions of Montenegro (northern, central and southern).
Most succesffull club in 1. ŽFL is ŽFK Ekonomist, who won champion title on seasons 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14 and 2014-15.[7][8] Domination of ŽFK Ekonomist finished on the season 2015-16, whose winner was ŽFK Breznica from Pljevlja.[9]
Since foundation, 1. ŽFL had different number of participants: 2011/12 - 7 clubs; 2012-13 - 6 clubs; 2013/14 - 7 clubs; 2014/15 - 8 clubs; 2015/16 - 8 clubs; 2016/17 - 5 clubs.
Champions
Titles by seasons
| Season | Competition | Champion | Runner-up | Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | FSCG Trophy | Budućnost Podgorica | Ekonomist Nikšić | Pristan Bar |
| 2009-10 | FSCG Trophy | Budućnost Podgorica | Ekonomist Nikšić | Pristan Bar |
| 2010-11 | FSCG Trophy | Ekonomist Nikšić | Sport Uno Bijelo Polje | Pristan Bar |
| 2011-12 | 1. ŽFL | Ekonomist Nikšić | Budućnost Podgorica | Pristan Bar |
| 2012-13 | 1. ŽFL | Ekonomist Nikšić | Podgorica | Sport Uno Bijelo Polje |
| 2013-14 | 1. ŽFL | Ekonomist Nikšić | Breznica Pljevlja | Podgorica |
| 2014-15 | 1. ŽFL | Ekonomist Nikšić | Breznica Pljevlja | Podgorica |
| 2015-16 | 1. ŽFL | Breznica Pljevlja | Ekonomist Nikšić | Obilić Herceg Novi |
Titles by team
| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| ŽFK Ekonomist Nikšić | |
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2010–11, 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 |
| ŽFK Budućnost Podgorica | |
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2008-09, 2009-10 |
| ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja | |
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2015-16 |
| ŽFK Sport Uno Bijelo Polje | |
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| ŽFK Podgorica | |
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Participants and records
All-time participants (2008-)
Since foundation, in Montenegrin Women's League participated 16 different clubs. Below is a list of participants with number of seasons in the First League.
| Club | Town | Ssn | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekonomist | Nikšić | | | |
| Pristan | Bar | | | |
| Sport Uno | Bijelo Polje | | | |
| Budućnost | Podgorica | | | |
| Durmitor | Žabljak | | | |
| Podgorica | Podgorica | | | |
| Breznica | Pljevlja | | | |
| Cvetex | Berane | | | |
| Sjeverna Zvijezda | Bijelo Polje | | | |
| Berane | Berane | | | |
| Ribnica | Podgorica | | | |
| Ulcinj | Ulcinj | | | |
| Obilić | Herceg Novi | | | |
| Brskovo | Mojkovac | | | |
| Lovćen | Cetinje | | | |
| Mladost | Podgorica | | | |
Records
- Biggest league victory/defeat: 27–0, Ekonomist vs. Cvetex, 29.04.2014 (season 2013-14)
- Longest unbeaten run: 91 matches, Ekonomist, 20.05.2010 - 09.11.2015
- Longest winning streak: 88 matches, Ekonomist, 20.05.2010 - 24.09.2015
- Most points by season: 54, Ekonomist, season 2013-14
- Least points by season: 0, Ribnica, season 2010-11; Durmitor, season 2012-13
- Highest number of scored goals by season: 252, Ekonomist, season 2013-14
- Highest number of conceded goals by season: 131, Cvetex, season 2015-16
Current clubs (2016-17)
The 2016–17 Montenegrin Women's First League is the ninth season of top-tier football in Montenegro. ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja are defending champions title.
The following 5 clubs complete in First League 2016-17.
| Club |
City | Finishing in 2015-16 |
First season in top division |
Stadium | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽFK Breznica | Pljevlja | 1st | 2013-14 | Stadion pod Golubinjom (5,140) | http://fkbreznica.me |
| ŽFK Budućnost | Podgorica | - | 2008-09 | Stadion pod Goricom (15,230) | |
| ŽFK Ekonomist | Nikšić | 2nd | 2008-09 | Stadion kraj Bistrice (5,214) | |
| ŽFK Lovćen | Cetinje | 5th | 2015-16 | Stadion Obilića Poljana (2,000) | http://www.fklovcen.me |
| ŽFK Mladost | Podgorica | 4th | 2015-16 | FK Mladost (2,000) | http://fkmladost.me/ |
Montenegrin clubs in European competitions
Since the season 2012-13, champion of Montenegrin Women's League is playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League. In the period 2012-2015, the only Montenegrin representative was ŽFK Ekonomist. On season 2016-17, for the first time, Montenegro was represented in UEFA Champions League by ŽFK Breznica.
Below is a table with Montenegrin clubs' scores in UEFA competitions.
| Team | Seasons | G | W | D | L | GD |
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| ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja | |
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As of the end of UEFA competitions 2016–17 season.
See also
- Montenegrin Cup (women)
- Football Association of Montenegro
- Football in Montenegro
- Montenegrin First League
References
- ↑ "Women's football gains firm footing in Montenegro". UEFA. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ "FSCG Trophy" for the ladies will start on Sunday" (in Montenegrin). 23 April 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ "Montenegro (Women) 2009". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ "Montenegro (Women) 2010". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ http://www.vijesti.me/sport/od-2017-crnogorska-prva-liga-sa-10-clanova-889608
- ↑ "Montenegro (Women) 2010/11". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ "Titula za Ekonomist" (in Montenegrin). fscg.co.me. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ↑ "Ekonomist win 2nd title" (in Montenegrin). hercegovina.info/. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ↑ http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=mne/women/standings/index.html
- ↑ http://fscg.me/component/joomleague/matchreport/24/1820
- ↑ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/monteg-wom2011.html
- ↑ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/monteg-wom2013.html
- ↑ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/monteg-wom2014.html
- ↑ http://fscg.me/takmicenja/1-zfl/resultsranking/403348-1-zfl-crne-gore-15-16/200323/0/0/0/0
- ↑ http://cg-fudbal.com/zfl-breznica-osvojila-niksic/
- ↑ http://cg-fudbal.com/zfl-sampion-brojao-23/
External links
- Montenegrin Women's League at Federation website
- cg-fudbal.com
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