2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga
| Season | 2017–18 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 July 2017 – 27 May 2018 |
| Champions | Olimpija Ljubljana (2nd title) |
| Relegated | Ankaran |
| Champions League | Olimpija Ljubljana |
| Europa League | Maribor Domžale Rudar Velenje |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 500 (2.78 per match) |
| Best Player | Senijad Ibričić[1] |
| Top goalscorer | Luka Zahović (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Domžale 6–0 Ankaran Celje 7–1 Ankaran |
| Biggest away win | Gorica 0–6 Maribor |
| Highest scoring | Celje 7–1 Ankaran |
| Longest winning run | 11 matches Domžale |
| Longest unbeaten run | 18 matches Olimpija |
| Longest winless run | 11 matches Triglav |
| Longest losing run | 5 matches Triglav |
| Highest attendance | 13,000 Olimpija 0–0 Maribor |
| Lowest attendance | 25 Triglav 2–0 Krško |
| Total attendance | 214,675 |
| Average attendance | 1,199 |
← 2016–17 2018–19 → | |
The 2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga (also known as the Prva liga Telekom Slovenije for sponsorship reasons) was the 27th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 15 July 2017 and ended on 27 May 2018.[2]
Competition format[edit]
Each team played 36 matches (18 home and 18 away). Teams played four matches against each other (2 home and 2 away).
Teams[edit]
A total of ten teams contested the league, including eight from the 2016–17 Slovenian PrvaLiga and two promoted from the 2016–17 Slovenian Second League.
Stadiums and locations[edit]
Seating capacity only; some stadiums also have standing areas. Ankaran played their home matches in Dravograd and Nova Gorica since their stadium, ŠRC Katarina, did not met PrvaLiga criteria.
| Aluminij | Ankaran | Celje | Domžale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminij Sports Park | Dravograd Sports Centre | Stadion Z'dežele | Domžale Sports Park |
| Capacity: 600 | Capacity: 1,918 | Capacity: 13,059 | Capacity: 3,100 |
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| Gorica | Krško | ||
| Nova Gorica Sports Park | Matija Gubec | ||
| Capacity: 3,100 | Capacity: 1,470 | ||
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| Maribor | Olimpija Ljubljana | Rudar Velenje | Triglav Kranj |
| Ljudski vrt | Stožice Stadium | Ob Jezeru City Stadium | Stanko Mlakar Stadium |
| Capacity: 12,702 | Capacity: 16,038 | Capacity: 1,864 | Capacity: 2,060 |
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Personnel and kits[edit]
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminij |  Oliver Bogatinov
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Matic Vrbanec
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Zeus Sport | Talum, Zavarovalnica Sava |
| Ankaran | Vlado Badžim
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Jan Pahor
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Nike | None |
| Celje | Dušan Kosič
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Jure Travner
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Legea | Droga, Cinkarna Celje |
| Domžale | Simon Rožman
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Dejan Milić
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Joma | Tark |
| Gorica | Miran Srebrnič
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Alen Jogan
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Erreà | Hit, E 3 |
| Krško | Alen Ščulac
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Marko Krajcer
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Erima | GEN, Kostak |
| Maribor | Darko Milanič
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 Marcos Tavares
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Adidas | Zavarovalnica Sava, Nova KBM, Radio City |
| Olimpija Ljubljana |  Igor Bišćan
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Branko Ilić
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Nike | None |
| Rudar Velenje | Marijan Pušnik
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David Kašnik
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Joma | None |
| Triglav Kranj | Siniša Brkić
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Elvis Džafić
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Peak | Domplan |
Managerial changes[edit]
| Team | Outgoing manager | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celje | Tomaž Petrovič
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29 August 2017[3] | 8th | Dušan Kosič
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1 September 2017[4] |
| Triglav Kranj | Anton Žlogar
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25 September 2017[5] | 10th | Siniša Brkić
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25 September 2017[6] |
| Krško | Stipe Balajić
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28 November 2017[7] | 8th | Alen Ščulac
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28 December 2017[8] |
| Aluminij |  Slobodan Grubor
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22 December 2017[9] | 8th | Oliver Bogatinov
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29 December 2017[10] |
League table[edit]
Standings[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olimpija Ljubljana (C) | 36 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 61 | 17 | +44 | 80[a] | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Maribor | 36 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 76 | 28 | +48 | 80[a] | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[b] |
| 3 | Domžale | 36 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 31 | +48 | 73 | |
| 4 | Rudar Velenje | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 50 | 49 | +1 | 50[c] | |
| 5 | Celje | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 51 | +5 | 50[c] | |
| 6 | Gorica | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 48 | −8 | 47 | |
| 7 | Krško | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 34 | |
| 8 | Aluminij | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 40 | 63 | −23 | 33 | |
| 9 | Triglav Kranj (O) | 36 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 68 | −39 | 28 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 10 | Ankaran (R) | 36 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 84 | −51 | 26 | Relegation to Slovenian Second League |
Source: PrvaLiga (in Slovene), Soccerway, UEFA.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Fair play ranking; 9) Draw.[11]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Fair play ranking; 9) Draw.[11]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Olimpija Ljubljana were ahead of Maribor on head-to-head away goals scored: Olimpija 3 goals, Maribor 1 goal.
- ^ Olimpija Ljubljana qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2017–18 Slovenian Football Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to them as the cup winners was passed to the fourth-placed team.
- ^ a b Rudar Velenje were ahead of Celje on head-to-head points: Rudar 9 pts, Celje 3 pts.
Results[edit]
PrvaLiga play-off[edit]
A two-legged play-off between Triglav Kranj, the ninth-placed team in the PrvaLiga and Drava Ptuj, the second-placed team in the 2. SNL, was played in June 2018. The winner, Triglav Kranj, secured a place in the 2018–19 PrvaLiga season.
| Drava Ptuj | 1–2 | Triglav Kranj |
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| Triglav Kranj | 4–2 | Drava Ptuj |
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Triglav Kranj won 6–3 on aggregate.
Awards[edit]
Annual awards[edit]
PrvaLiga Player of the Season
PrvaLiga U23 Player of the Season
PrvaLiga Team of the Season[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Senijad Ibričić igralec sezone v 1. SNL!". nogomania.com (in Slovenian). 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Competition Calendar NZS for competition year 2017/18" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Trenerska menjava v knežjem mestu: Kosič namesto Petroviča" (in Slovenian). Slovenian Press Agency. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Ž. J. (29 August 2017). "Celjani potrdili Petrovičevega naslednika". zurnal24.si (in Slovenian). Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Potočnik, Aljaž (25 September 2017). "Žlogar ni več trener Triglava". Dnevnik (in Slovenian). Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ A. G. (25 September 2017). "Žlogar ni več trener Triglava – nasledil ga bo športni direktor Brkić" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Plestenjak, Rok (28 November 2017). "Legendarni Dalmatinec ni več trener Krškega" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Uredništvo (28 December 2017). "Ščulac je novi trener Krškega" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ STA (22 December 2017). "Slobodan Grubor ni več trener Aluminija" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Uredništvo (29 December 2017). "Bogatinov je novi trener Aluminija" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Tekmovalni pravilnik NZS (50. člen)" [Competition policy] (PDF). Football Association of Slovenia (in Slovenian). 17 June 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Slovene)