Armenian Premier League
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2023) |
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| Founded | 1992 |
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| Country | Armenia |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Armenian First League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Armenian Cup Armenian Supercup |
| International cup(s) | UEFA Champions League UEFA Conference League |
| Current champions | Pyunik (16th title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Pyunik (16 titles) |
| TV partners | Armenia TV YouTube |
| Website | premierleague.ffa.am |
| Current: 2024–25 Armenian Premier League | |
The Armenian Premier League (Armenian: IDBank Հայաստանի Պրեմիեր Լիգա, known as the IDBank Armenian Premier League for sponsorship reasons) is the top football competition in Armenia.[1] From 1936 to 1991, the competition was held as a regional tournament within the USSR. Following Armenia's independence, the Football Federation of Armenia has been the governing authority of the league. Over the years, the league has evolved into a small league consisting of ten teams. The winner of the league is awarded a spot in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.
Current teams
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Locations of the 2024–25 Armenian Premier League teams
| Club | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alashkert | Yerevan (Shengavit) | Alashkert Stadium | 6,850 |
| Ararat Yerevan | Yerevan (Kentron) | Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium | 14,403 |
| Ararat-Armenia | Yerevan (Avan) | Yerevan Football Academy Stadium1 | 1,428 |
| Gandzasar | Kapan | Gandzasar Stadium | 3,500 |
| Noah | Armavir | Armavir City Stadium1 | 3,100 |
| Pyunik | Yerevan (Kentron) | Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium | 14,403 |
| Shirak | Gyumri | Gyumri City Stadium | 4,000 |
| Urartu | Yerevan (Malatia-Sebastia) | Urartu Stadium | 4,860 |
| Van | Charentsavan | Charentsavan City Stadium | 5,000 |
| West Armenia | Yerevan | Junior Sport Stadium | 1,200 |
Soviet era champions
[edit]- 1936 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1937 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1938 Spartak Yerevan
- 1939 Spartak Yerevan
- 1940 Spartak Yerevan
- 1941–44 Not Played
- 1945 Spartak Yerevan
- 1946 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1947 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1948 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1949 Dinamo Yerevan
- 1950 Urozhai Yerevan
- 1951 Shinarar Yerevan
- 1952 Spartak Yerevan
- 1953 Karmir Drosh Leninakan (Krasnoe Znamya)
- 1954 Spartak Yerevan
- 1955 Khimik Kirovakan
- 1956 FIMA Yerevan
- 1957 Karmir Drosh Leninakan (Krasnoe Znamya)
- 1958 FIMA Yerevan
- 1959 FIMA Yerevan
- 1960 Tekstilshchik Leninakan
- 1961 Tekstilshchik Leninakan
- 1962 Tekstilshchik Leninakan
- 1963 Lokomotiv Yerevan
- 1964 Khimik Kirovakan
- 1965 Araks Yerevan
- 1966 Elektrotekhnik Yerevan
- 1967 Kotayk
- 1968 Araks Yerevan
- 1969 Araks Yerevan
- 1970 Motor Yerevan
- 1971 FIMA Yerevan
- 1972 Zvezda Yerevan
- 1973 Kotayk
- 1974 FIMA Yerevan
- 1975 Kotayk
- 1976 Kotayk
- 1977 Araks Yerevan
- 1978 Kanaz Yerevan
- 1979 Aragats Leninakan
- 1980 Aragats Leninakan
- 1981–86 Not Played
- 1987 Aragats Leninakan
- 1988 Elektrotekhnik Yerevan
- 1989 FC Kapan
- 1990 Ararat-2 Yerevan
- 1991 Syunik Kapan
Winners
[edit]Performance by club
[edit]| Club (number of seasons) |
Winners | Runners-up | Winning years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyunik | 16 | 2 | 1992 (shared), 1995–96, 1996–97, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014–15, 2021–22, 2023–24 |
| Shirak | 4 | 7 | 1992 (shared), 1994, 1999, 2012–13 |
| Alashkert | 4 | – | 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21 |
| Urartu | 2 | 5 | 2013–14, 2022–23 |
| Ararat-Armenia | 2 | 1 | 2018–19, 2019–20 |
| Araks Ararat | 2 | – | 1998, 2000 |
| Ararat Yerevan | 1 | 4 | 1993 |
| Ulisses | 1 | 1 | 2011 |
| Yerevan | 1 | – | 1997 |
| Mika | – | 4 | |
| Noah | – | 3 | |
| Gandzasar | – | 2 | |
| Zvartnots-AAL | – | 1 |
Titles won by club (%)
Pyunik - 16 (48.5%)
Shirak SC - 4 (12.1%)
FC Alashkert – 4 (12.1%)
FC Urartu – 2 (6.1%)
FC Ararat-Armenia - 2 (6.1%)
Araks Ararat FC - 2 (6.1%)
FC Ararat Yerevan - 1 (3%)
Ulisses FC -1 (3%)
FC Yerevan - 1 (3%)
Notes
[edit]- Homenetmen Yerevan is the former name of Pyunik Yerevan..
- Tsement Ararat is the former name of Araks Ararat.
- Banants is the former name of Urartu.
- Teams in italics no longer exists.
Sponsorship names
[edit]- VBET Armenian Premier League (2020–2022)
- Fastex Armenian Premier League (2022-2023)
- IDBank Armenian Premier League (2023-present)
Broadcaster
[edit]| Country | TV Channel |
|---|---|
 Armenia
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ARMTV |
| Armenia
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Vivaro Sport (online TV) |
See also
[edit]References
[edit] | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (July 2017) |
- ^ "IDBank Premier League". premierleague.ffa.am. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
External links
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| League system | |
| Domestic cups | |
| Seasons | |
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