Season 2010–11 Dates 31 Jul 2010 – 28 May 2011 Goals scored 425 | Matches played 180 | |
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The 2010–11 Macedonian First League was the 19th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of Macedonia. It began on 31 July 2010 and ended on 28 May 2011. Renova were the defending champions having won their first Macedonian championship last season.
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The competition was won by Shkëndija, who earned their first overall Macedonian title. FK Skopje and Pelister were relegated to the Second League. Vardar were spared from relegation because of fusion with Miravci.
Promotion and relegation
1 Makedonija Gjorče Petrov and Sloga Jugomagnat were expelled from the First League due to boycotting two matches in the season. However, Napredok was directly promoted.
2 Pobeda was expelled from the First League due to the eight-year suspension from FIFA for their involvement in match-fixing scandal.
3 Vardar was initially relegated, but was stayed after was merged with Miravci, which won play-off match against Skopje. Later, the two sides were separated and Miravci were refused a First League licence.
League table
Source: FFM (Macedonian) (English)
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference; 6th head-to-head goals scored; 7th draw.
For deciding champions, qualification to UEFA Europa League, relegation play-offs and relegation: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th decision match(es)
1Metalurg Skopje have won the 2010–11 Macedonian Football Cup competition and therefore qualified for the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.
2Vardar Skopje were docked three points because of unknown reasons.
3Vardar Skopje were spared from relegation because of fusion with Miravci.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Head-to-Head: used when head-to-head record is used to rank tied teams.
Results
The schedule consisted of three rounds. During the first two rounds, each team played each other once home and away for a total of 22 matches. The pairings of the third round were then set according to the standings after the first two rounds, giving every team a third game against each opponent for a total of 33 games per team.
Matches 1–22
Source: FFM (Macedonian) (English)
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
2Match awarded because Vardar did not show up.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Matches 23–33
Source: FFM (Macedonian) (English)
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
2Match awarded
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Top goalscorers
Source: Soccerway