Season 1996–97 | Champions Metalurh Donetsk Start date 1996 | |
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Ukrainian First League 1996–97 was the sixth season of the Ukrainian First League which was won by Metalurh Donetsk. The season started on August 4, 1996, and finished on June 20, 1997.
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Teams
In 1996-97 season, the Ukrainian First League consists of the following teams:
Final table
Note:
Three teams were promoted from the Second League and three teams relegated from the Premier League. The First League was extended to 24 participants.
FC Naftokhimik Kremenchuk did not participate this season in the league.
Dynamo-2 Kyiv cannot be promoted.
The League will be reduced to 22 teams for the next season.
As couple of years ago another rookie teams gained their promotions upon entering the League from the lower division: Metalurh Donetsk and Metalurh Mariupol. Thus far they were the last clubs that made to the Top League from the Second in two seasons(!).
Legend:
Top scorers
Statistics are taken from here.