Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30 12:00 | 1 |
FSC Mariupol vs Prykarpattya Ivano Frankivsk
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| 03/30 12:00 | 1 |
Kremin vs Nyva Ternopil
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| 03/30 12:00 | 1 |
Dinaz Vyshgorod vs FK Minai
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| 03/30 12:00 | 1 |
Metalurg Zaporizhya vs FC Podillya Khmelnytskyi
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| 04/06 12:00 | 1 |
Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi vs UCSA
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| 04/06 12:00 | 1 |
FC Metalist Kharkiv vs FC Metalist 1925
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| 04/06 12:00 | 1 |
Ahrobiznes Volochysk vs SC Poltava
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| 04/06 12:00 | 2 |
FC Podillya Khmelnytskyi vs FC Viktoriya Sumy
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| 04/06 12:00 | 2 |
FK Minai vs Metalurg Zaporizhya
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| 04/06 12:00 | 2 |
Nyva Ternopil vs Dinaz Vyshgorod
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| 04/06 12:00 | 2 |
Prykarpattya Ivano Frankivsk vs Kremin
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| 04/06 12:00 | 1 |
Bukovyna Chernivtsi vs FC Kudrivka
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27 10:00 | 18 |
FC Viktoriya Sumy vs UCSA
|
5-1 |
| 11/25 10:00 | 18 |
[2] SC Poltava vs FC Metalist 1925
[4]
|
0-1 |
| 11/24 10:00 | 18 |
Metalurg Zaporizhya vs Dinaz Vyshgorod
|
DBFA |
| 11/24 10:00 | 18 |
Kremin vs FSC Mariupol
|
PPT. |
| 11/23 13:00 | 18 |
Ahrobiznes Volochysk vs FC Khust
|
CANC |
| 11/23 10:00 | 18 |
[8] FC Podillya Khmelnytskyi vs Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi
[2]
|
1-2 |
| 11/23 10:00 | 18 |
[7] FK Prykarpattya Ivano-Frankivsk vs FC Metalist Kharkiv
[4]
|
1-2 |
| 11/23 10:00 | 18 |
[6] FK Minai vs Bukovyna Chernivtsi
[3]
|
1-0 |
| 11/17 10:00 | 17 |
Kremin vs Dinaz Vyshgorod
|
0-3 |
| 11/17 10:00 | 17 |
[4] FC Metalist 1925 vs FC Kudrivka
[1]
|
0-2 |
| 11/17 10:00 | 17 |
[6] FSC Mariupol vs SC Poltava
[3]
|
1-2 |
| 11/17 10:00 | 17 |
UCSA vs Metalurg Zaporizhya
|
2-2 |
Teams
FC Hirnyk Sport Komsomolsk
MFK Mykolaiv
Kremin
Prykarpattya Ivano Frankivsk
Nyva Ternopil
Ahrobiznes Volochysk
Ingulets Petrovo
FK Sumy
Volyn Lutsk
Bukovyna Chernivtsi
FC Kobra Kharkiv
FC Poltava
Desna Chernihiv
FK Naftovyk-Ukrnafta
FC Metalist 1925
Metalurg Zaporizhya
Kolos Kovalivka
Balkany Zorya
FC Rukh Lviv
FK Ternopil
FC Cherkashchyna
SC Poltava
FC Podillya Khmelnytskyi
Dinaz Vyshgorod
Polissya Zhytomyr
Zirka Kirovograd
Arsenal Kiev
FC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Veres Rivne
FC Mariupol
Chernomorets Odessa
FK Minai
Hirnyk Kryvyi Rih
Msc Dnipro Cherkasy
Vpk Agro Shevchenkivka
FC Chernigiv
Karpaty Lviv
FC Alliance Lipova Dolina
FK Skala Stryi
FC Zhemchuzhyna Odessa
FC Krystal Kherson
Dnipro-1
Stal Kamianske
PFC Oleksandria
LNZ Lebedyn
Skoruk Tomakovka
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
Olimpik Donetsk
FK Metal Kharkiv
Zvyagel Novograd Volynskiy
Wikipedia - Ukrainian First League
The Persha Liha (Ukrainian: Перша ліга [ˈpɛrʃɐ ˈlʲiɦɐ]) or Ukrainian First League is a level of national football competitions (second tier) in Ukraine governed by the Professional Football League at the discretion of the Ukrainian Association of Football. Members of the league also participate in the Ukrainian Cup. The league is the intermediate level of competitions within the three-tiered "competition pyramid".
History
The league was set up by the newly reorganized Football Federation of Ukraine (a successor of the Football Federation of the Ukrainian SSR) with the falling apart Soviet Union as a second tier, lower than Ukrainian Higher League (Vyshcha Liha) and higher that Ukrainian Transitional League (Perekhidna Liha).
The very first round of games that took place for this league was on 14 March 1992. The league itself was organised just a few months before that and consisted mostly of all the Ukrainian clubs that previously competed in the one of groups of the Soviet Lower Second League (4th tier, see Ukrainian Soviet competitions). To the league were also added some Soviet Top League reserve squads of the Soviet Top League reserve squads competition and the three best performers of the Ukrainian football championship among amateurs, KFK (Fitness clubs).
The Persha Liha (First League) is lower than the Vyshcha Liha (Higher League) (currently known as the Ukrainian Premier League) and is the second division of the Ukrainian professional football league system.
The First League was incorporated into the PFL organisation that combined all the football leagues of non-amateur clubs (Top, First, and Second). On 26 May 1996 the Constituent Conference of non-amateur clubs took place which created the professional league, and confirmed its statute as well as its administration. Most of the clubs that had previously participated in the Ukrainian football league competitions were reorganized as professional, a process that actually started in the late 1980s. On 17 July the professional league signed an agreement with several other national football organizations to organize competitions among the professional clubs (its members). According to the newspaper Halychyna (Ivano-Frankivsk) the annual budget of league's clubs varied between ₴6 million to ₴30 million in 2010.
The League officially became the top league of the Professional Football League (PFL) from 15 April 2008 when the Ukrainian Premier League reorganized itself into a self-governed entity. Usually the top two teams from the First League are promoted to the Premier League, while the two lowest teams from the Premier League are demoted to the First League. Because each club is only allowed to be represented with a single squad per each league, the second squad's promotion often is voided, thus, allowing the promotion of the third placed club during a season. One of the most successful second squads is of Dynamo Kyiv (FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv).
The tournament features a diverse array of teams from across the country, showcasing emerging talent and fostering local rivalries. Each season, clubs compete in a round-robin format, with teams playing home and away matches, striving for points to secure their position in the league standings. The top teams at the end of the season earn promotion to the Premier League, while the lower-ranked teams face the threat of relegation to the amateur leagues.
The "Persha Liga" is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant matchday atmospheres, and the opportunity it provides for young players to develop their skills in a competitive environment. With a mix of historic clubs and newcomers, the league not only highlights the rich football culture of Ukraine but also plays a crucial role in the overall development of the sport in the country.
As the tournament unfolds each season, fans eagerly anticipate thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and the emergence of future stars, making the "Ukraine Persha Liga" a key component of Ukraine's football landscape.