2020–21 Kategoria e Parë
Season | 2020–21 |
---|---|
Champions | Egnatia 2nd title |
Promoted | Dinamo Tirana Egnatia |
Relegated | Elbasani Flamurtari Oriku Partizani B Veleçiku |
Matches played | 173 |
Goals scored | 433 (2.5 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Mikel Canka (15 goals) |
Biggest home win | Pogradeci 5−0 Elbasani (5 December 2020) |
Biggest away win | Partizani B 2−6 Besëlidhja (7 November 2020) Veleçiku 0−4 Burreli (6 February 2021) Vora 1−5 Korabi (15 May 2021) |
Highest scoring | Besëlidhja 4−4 Erzeni (26 May 2021) Partizani B 2−6 Besëlidhja (7 November 2020) |
Longest winning run | 5 matches Dinamo Tirana Pogradeci |
Longest unbeaten run | 13 matches Egnatia |
Longest winless run | 16 matches Elbasani |
Longest losing run | 12 matches Elbasani |
← 2019–20 2021–22 → |
The 2020–21 Kategoria e Parë was the 73rd official season of the Albanian football second-tier since its establishment. The season began on 4 November 2020 and ended on 26 May 2021.[1] There were 18 teams competing this season, split in 2 groups, each with 9 teams. The 2 winners of each group gained promotion to the 2021-22 Kategoria Superiore, and played the division's final against each other. The runners-up of each group played a play-off match between them. The winners of the play-off played another promotion play-off match against the 8th ranked team of the 2020–21 Kategoria Superiore. Dinamo Tirana and Egnatia were promoted to the 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore. Elbasani, Flamurtari, Oriku, Partizani B and Veleçiku were relegated to the 2021–22 Kategoria e Dytë. Egnatia won their second Kategoria e Parë title on 22 May 2021 after beating Dinamo Tirana in the final match.
Changes from last season
Team changes
From Kategoria e Parë
Promoted to Kategoria Superiore:
Relegated to Kategoria e Dytë:
To Kategoria e Parë
Relegated from Kategoria Superiore:
Promoted from Kategoria e Dytë:
Locations
Stadia by capacity and locations
Group A
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Besëlidhja | Lezhë | Brian Filipi Stadium | 5,000 |
Burreli | Burrel | Liri Ballabani Stadium | 2,500 |
Dinamo Tirana | Tirana | Internacional Complex | 1,000 |
Erzeni | Shijak | Tofik Jashari Stadium | 4,000 |
Korabi | Peshkopi | Korabi Stadium | 6,000 |
Oriku | Orikum | Fusha Sportive Orikum | 2,000 |
Partizani B | Tirana | Internacional Complex | 1,000 |
Veleçiku | Koplik | Reshit Rusi Stadium | 1,200 |
Vora | Vorë | Internacional Complex | 1,000 |
Group B
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Besa | Kavajë | Luz i Vogël Stadium | 600 |
Egnatia | Rrogozhinë | Shkumbini Stadium | 9,000 |
Elbasani | Elbasan | Nexhip Trungu Stadium | 6,600 |
Flamurtari | Vlorë | Flamurtari Stadium | 8,500 |
Luftëtari | Gjirokastër | Gjirokastra Stadium | 8,400 |
Lushnja | Lushnjë | Roza Haxhiu Stadium | 8,500 |
Pogradeci | Pogradec | Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium | 10,700 |
Tomori | Berat | Tomori Stadium | 14,450 |
Turbina | Cërrik | Nexhip Trungu Stadium | 6,600 |
First phase
Group A
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Burreli | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 10 | +16 | 34 | Qualification to the Promotion round |
2 | Korabi | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 33 | |
3 | Dinamo Tirana | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 9 | +14 | 32 | |
4 | Vora | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18 | −8 | 21 | |
5 | Besëlidhja | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 20 | Qualification to the Relegation round |
6 | Erzeni | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 19 | |
7 | Partizani B | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 15 | |
8 | Oriku | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 15 | |
9 | Veleçiku | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 26 | −16 | 10 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
Results
Group B
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Egnatia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 5 | +20 | 31 | Qualification to the Promotion round |
2 | Tomori | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 11 | +12 | 29 | |
3 | Pogradeci | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 14 | +10 | 28 | |
4 | Besa | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 21 | |
5 | Lushnja | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 19 | Qualification to the Relegation round |
6 | Turbina | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | −2 | 18 | |
7 | Flamurtari | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 20 | −13 | 10 | |
8 | Elbasani | 14 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 34 | −29 | 1 | |
9 | Luftëtari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Dissolved |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
Results
Second phase
Promotion round
Group A
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dinamo Tirana (P) | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 13 | +19 | 47 | Promotion to 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore |
2 | Burreli | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 15 | +20 | 44 | Play-off promotion to 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore |
3 | Korabi | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 14 | +14 | 43 | |
4 | Vora | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 36 | −22 | 21 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
(P) Promoted
Results
Group B
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Egnatia (C, P) | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 10 | +26 | 46 | Promotion to 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore |
2 | Tomori | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 20 | +16 | 40 | Play-off promotion to 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore |
3 | Pogradeci | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 26 | +6 | 33 | |
4 | Besa | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 24 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Results
Relegation round
Group A
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | Besëlidhja | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 26 | +6 | 36 | |
6 | Erzeni | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 34 | |
7 | Oriku (R) | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 31 | Play-out relegation to 2021–22 Kategoria e Dytë |
8 | Partizani B[a] (D) | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 38 | −12 | 24 | Dissolved after the season |
9 | Veleçiku (R) | 24 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 46 | −29 | 11 | Relegation to 2021–22 Kategoria e Dytë |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
(D) Dissolved after the season; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Partizani B was dissolved after the season due to the foundation of the U21 Albanian Championship.
Results
Group B
Table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | Lushnja | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 25 | −4 | 28 | |
6 | Turbina | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 24 | −1 | 25 | |
7 | Flamurtari[a] (R) | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 30 | −16 | 14 | Play-out relegation to 2021–22 Kategoria e Dytë |
8 | Elbasani (R) | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 40 | −27 | 11 | Relegation to 2021–22 Kategoria e Dytë |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
(R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Flamurtari were deducted 3 points for failing to fulfill financial obligations.
Results
Final
Dinamo Tirana | 0−1 | Egnatia |
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Shtubina 90+3' |
Promotion play-off
Tomori qualified to the final play-off match.
Relegation play-offs
Butrinti was promoted to the Kategoria e Parë, while Oriku was relegated to the Kategoria e Dytë.
Flamurtari | 0−0 (a.e.t.) | Tërbuni |
---|---|---|
Penalties | ||
4−5 |
Tërbuni was promoted to the Kategoria e Parë, while Flamurtari was relegated to the Kategoria e Dytë.
Season statistics
Scoring
Top scorers
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Mikel Canka | Tomori | 15 |
2 | Xhuliano Skuka | Korabi | 14 |
3 | Artur Magani | Egnatia | 11 |
4 | Ndriçim Shtubina | Egnatia | 10 |
5 | Maranhão | Dinamo Tirana | 9 |
Moustapha Djidjiwa | Dinamo Tirana | ||
7 | Brunild Pepa | Tomori | 8 |
Gersi Diamanti | Flamurtari | ||
Odeon Bërdufi | Partizani B |
References
- ^ "Komiteti Ekzekutiv përcakton datat e sezonit 2020-2021". 20 August 2020.