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2010–11 Macedonian First Football League

Macedonian First League
Season 2010–11
Champions Shkëndija
1st domestic title
Relegated Skopje
Pelister
Champions League Shkëndija
Europa League Metalurg
Renova
Rabotnički
Matches played 180
Goals scored 425 (2.36 per match)
Top goalscorer Hristijan Kirovski (16)
Biggest home win Renova 5–0 Napredok
Metalurg 5–0 Pelister
Biggest away win Pelister 0–5 Renova
Napredok 0–5 Rabotnički
Highest scoring Pelister 5–4 Skopje

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.

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.

Promoted from 2009–10 Second League

Relegated to 2010–11 Second League

Promoted from 2010–11 Second League

Relegated to 2011–12 Second League

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.

Source: MacedonianFootball.com
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 for not showing up at the match against Turnovo in 4th round.
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.


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