2021 Ýokary Liga
Football league season
Season | 2021 |
---|---|
Dates | 20 October[1] — 19 December 2021 [2] |
Champions | Altyn Asyr |
AFC Champions League | Altyn Asyr Ahal |
Matches played | 56 |
Top goalscorer | Elman Tagaýew (10 goals) |
Biggest home win | Aşgabat 5–0 FC Energetik (29 November 2021) |
Biggest away win | Aşgabat 1–3 Altyn Asyr (20 October 2021) |
Highest scoring | Şagadam 4–2 Altyn Asyr (1 November 2021) |
← 2020 2022 → All statistics correct as of 19 December 2021. |
The 2021 Ýokary Liga is the 29th season of the Ýokary Liga, Turkmenistan's top division of association football. FC Altyn Asyr are the defending champions from the 2020 campaign. The season began on 20 October 2021 and will conclude in December 2021. The winners of the league this season will earn a spot in 2022 AFC Champions League, and the second placed club will earn a place in the 2022 AFC Cup.
Teams
A total of 8 teams are competing in the league.
Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Ahal | Änew | Ashgabat Stadium | 20,000 |
Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat | Büzmeýin Sport Complex | 10,000 |
Aşgabat | Ashgabat | Nusaý Stadium | 3,000 |
Nebitçi | Balkanabat | Balkanabat Sport Complex | 10,000 |
Energetik | Türkmenbaşy village | Energetik Stadium | 4,000 |
Köpetdag Aşgabat | Ashgabat | Köpetdag Stadium | 26,000 |
Merw | Mary | Mary Sport Complex | 10,000 |
Şagadam | Türkmenbaşy | Şagadam Stadium | 5,000 |
Source: GSA |
Number of teams by district
Rank | District Football Federations | Number | Teams |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Ashgabat | 3 | FC Altyn Asyr, FC Aşgabat and Köpetdag Aşgabat |
2 | Mary | 2 | Energetik and Merw |
3 | Balkan | 2 | FC Nebitçi and FC Şagadam |
4 | Ahal | 1 | Ahal FK |
Personnel and sponsoring
Source: Globalsportarchive [3]
Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ahal | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | TNÖ |
Altyn Asyr | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | TM CELL |
Aşgabat | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Ashgabat City Hall |
Nebitçi | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Türkmennebit |
Energetik | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Mary Hydroelectric Station |
Köpetdag Aşgabat | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Merw | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Turkmengaz |
Şagadam | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries |
Managerial changes
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Merw | ![]() | Of their own accord | 5 November 2021 | 8 | ![]() | 6 November 2021 |
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Altyn Asyr (C, Q) | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 34 | Qualification for AFC Cup group stage[a] |
2 | Ahal (Q) | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 11 | +14 | 29 | Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage[a] |
3 | Şagadam | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 21 | |
4 | Köpetdag | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 21 | |
5 | Merw | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 17 | |
6 | Aşgabat | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 24 | −5 | 13 | |
7 | Nebitçi | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 13 | |
8 | Energetik | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 33 | −24 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 19 December 2021. Source: TFF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
(C) Champion; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
(C) Champion; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
- ^ a b Only Ahal were granted an AFC Champions League license, so other teams would be eligible for the 2022 AFC Cup.[5][6]
Fixtures and results
The season has kicked off on 20 October. Each team will play two matches with all other teams this season.
Rounds 1–14
Home \ Away | AHA | ALT | ASG | ENE | KOP | MER | NEB | SAG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahal | — | 1–2 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 4–0 |
Altyn Asyr | 1–3 | — | 4–0 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 |
Aşgabat | 1–2 | 1–3 | — | 5–0 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 3–0 | 1–1 |
Energetik | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | — | 0–2 | 2–3 | 2–0 | 2–3 |
Köpetdag | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 4–1 | — | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2–1 |
Merw | 1–1 | 2–2 | 4–0 | 2–0 | 2–2 | — | 1–1 | 1–2 |
Nebitçi | 0–0 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 4–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 | — | 0–0 |
Şagadam | 1–2 | 4–2 | 1–1 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 4–2 | 0–1 | — |
Updated to match(es) played on 19 December 2021. Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Round 1
Altyn Asyr v Energetik
25 October 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 3–0 | Energetik | Ashgabat |
18:00 | Annadurdyýew ![]() Titow ![]() Baýow ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: R.Ereşow |
Ahal v Nebitçi
25 October 2021 | Ahal | 2–0 | Nebitçi | Ashgabat |
15:00 | Tamurkin ![]() Tagaýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Şagadam v Merw
25 October 2021 | Şagadam | 4–2 | Merw | Türkmenbaşy |
16:15 | Magtymow ![]() ![]() Italmazow ![]() Amanmämmedow ![]() | Alamow ![]() Gazakow ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: E.Ramazanow |
Köpetdag v Aşgabat
12 November 2021 | Köpetdag | 2–2 | Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
15:30 | Gurbanow ![]() Saparmämmedow ![]() | Sähedow ![]() Hojamämmedow ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: A.Goşşanow |
Round 2
Altyn Asyr v Ahal
29 October 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 1–3 | Ahal | Ashgabat |
16:30 | Ataýew ![]() | Tagaýew ![]() ![]() Saparov ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: H.Rejepow |
Merw v Köpetdag
29 October 2021 | Merw | 2–2 | Köpetdag | Mary |
16:00 | Gazakow ![]() Saparow ![]() | Akmämmedow ![]() Saparmämmedow ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: E.Ramazanow |
Nebitçi v Şagadam
29 October 2021 | Nebitçi | 0–0 | Şagadam | Balkanabat |
16:15 | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: G.Öwezow |
Energetik v Aşgabat
29 October 2021 | Energetik | 0–0 | Aşgabat | Mary |
15:00 | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: S.Gurbanow |
Round 3
Ahal v Energetik
1 November 2021 | Ahal | 3–1 | Energetik | Ashgabat |
15.30 | Hojaýew ![]() Tamurkin ![]() Sultanow ![]() | Işangulyýew ![]() | Stadium: Nusaý Stadium Referee: Çarymyrat Kurbanow |
Şagadam v Altyn Asyr
1 November 2021 | Şagadam | 4–2 | Altyn Asyr | Türkmenbaşy |
16.00 | Towakelow ![]() ![]() Ýakşiýew ![]() Begjanow ![]() | Muhadow ![]() Halmämmedow ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Köpetdag v Nebitçi
2 November 2021 | Köpetdag | 0–0 | Nebitçi | Ashgabat |
16.00 | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: B.Haknazarow |
Aşgabat v Merw
2 November 2021 | Aşgabat | 3–1 | Merw | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Hojamämmedow ![]() Kurbanow ![]() Sähetmämmedow ![]() | Alamow ![]() | Stadium: Nusaý Stadium Referee: A.Goşşanow |
Round 4
Ahal v Şagadam
8 November 2021 | Ahal | 4–0 | Şagadam | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Tagaýew ![]() ![]() Durdyýew ![]() Gurbani ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Energetik v Merw
8 November 2021 | Energetik | 2–3 | Merw | Mary |
15.00 | Hallyýew ![]() Muhammetberdiýew ![]() | Saparow ![]() Mirsultanow ![]() Döwletmyradow ![]() | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Nebitçi v Aşgabat
8 November 2021 | Nebitçi | 1–0 | Aşgabat | Balkanabat |
15.30 | Abylow ![]() | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Altyn Asyr v Köpetdag
8 November 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 2–1 | Köpetdag | Ashgabat |
16.00 | Annadurdyýew ![]() ![]() | Seýitmuhammedow ![]() | Stadium: Büzmeýin Sport Complex Referee: B.Haknazarow |
Round 5
Aşgabat v Altyn Asyr
20 October 2021 | Aşgabat | 1–3 | Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat |
16.00 | Kurbanow ![]() | Annagulyýew ![]() Saparov ![]() Annadurdyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: H.Rejepow |
Köpetdag v Ahal
22 October 2021 | Köpetdag | 1–1 | Ahal | Ashgabat |
17.00 | Akmämmedow ![]() | Tagaýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: M.Seýitgulyýew |
Şagadam v Energetik
12 November 2021 | Şagadam | 3–0 | Energetik | Türkmenbaşy |
15.00 | Paltaýew ![]() Ýakubow ![]() Towakelow ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: B.Allaberdiýew |
Merw v Nebitçi
12 November 2021 | Merw | 1–1 | Nebitçi | Mary |
15.00 | Saparow ![]() | Abylow ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: Çarymyrat Kurbanow |
Round 6
Ahal v Aşgabat
15 November 2021 | Ahal | 3–1 | Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Amanow ![]() ![]() Tagaýew ![]() | Orazalyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Energetik v Nebitçi
15 November 2021 | Energetik | 2–0 | Nebitçi | Mary |
15.00 | Muhammetberdiýew ![]() Hallyýew ![]() | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Altyn Asyr v Merw
15 November 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 2–1 | Merw | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Mirsultanow ![]() Titow ![]() | Ataýew ![]() | Stadium: Büzmeýin Sport Complex Referee: S.Gurbanow |
Şagadam v Köpetdag
15 November 2021 | Şagadam | 3–1 | Köpetdag | Türkmenbaşy |
15.00 | Hojaberdiýew ![]() Magtymow ![]() Goşşanow ![]() | Baýramow ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: Çarymyrat Kurbanow |
Round 7
Aşgabat v Şagadam
19 November 2021 | Aşgabat | 1–1 | Şagadam | Ashgabat |
17.45 | Sähedow ![]() | Hojaberdiýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: B.Allaberdiýew |
Nebitçi v Altyn Asyr
19 November 2021 | Nebitçi | 1–2 | Altyn Asyr | Balkanabat |
15.00 | Abdyrahmanow ![]() | Baýow ![]() Muhadow ![]() | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Köpetdag v Energetik
19 November 2021 | Köpetdag | 4–1 | Energetik | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Gürgenow ![]() Akmämmedow ![]() Akyýew ![]() Döwletgeldiýew ![]() | Garlyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: R.Ereşow |
Merw v Ahal
19 November 2021 | Merw | 1–1 | Ahal | Mary |
15.00 | Saparow ![]() | Amanow ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Round 8
Merw v Şagadam
26 November 2021 | Merw | 1–2 | Şagadam | Mary |
15.00 | Alamow ![]() | Towakelow ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Nebitçi v Ahal
26 November 2021 | Nebitçi | 0–0 | Ahal | Balkanabat |
15.30 | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: B.Haknazarow |
Energetik v Altyn Asyr
26 November 2021 | Energetik | 0–1 | Altyn Asyr | Mary |
15.00 | Myratberdiýew ![]() | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Aşgabat v Köpetdag
26 November 2021 | Aşgabat | 1–2 | Köpetdag | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Berdiýew ![]() | Gurbanow ![]() Akyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: S.Gurbanow |
Round 9
Köpetdag v Merw
29 November 2021 | Köpetdag | 1–1 | Merw | Ashgabat |
17.45 | S.Annaýew ![]() | Alamow ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Aşgabat v Energetik
29 November 2021 | Aşgabat | 5–0 | Energetik | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Kurbanow ![]() Sähedow ![]() ![]() Hоjamämmedow ![]() Gaýlyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: Çarymyrat Kurbanow |
Şagadam v Nebitçi
29 November 2021 | Şagadam | 0–1 | Nebitçi | Türkmenbaşy |
15.00 | Garajaýew ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Ahal v Altyn Asyr
30 November 2021 | Ahal | 1–2 | Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Tagaýew ![]() | M.Annaýew ![]() Annadurdyýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Round 10
Merw v Aşgabat
3 December 2021 | Merw | 4–0 | Aşgabat | Mary |
15.00 | Alamow ![]() ![]() Gazakow ![]() Nazzyýew ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: A.Goşşanow |
Altyn Asyr v Şagadam
3 December 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 1–0 | Şagadam | Ashgabat |
16.00 | M.Annaýew ![]() | Stadium: Büzmeýin Sport Complex Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Nebitçi v Köpetdag
3 December 2021 | Nebitçi | 0–1 | Köpetdag | Balkanabat |
15.00 | Akmämmedow ![]() | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Energetik v Ahal
3 December 2021 | Energetik | 0–0 | Ahal | Mary |
15.00 | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: B.Haknazarow |
Round 11
Aşgabat v Nebitçi
10 December 2021 | Aşgabat | 3–0 | Nebitçi | Ashgabat |
17.45 | Sähedow ![]() ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Şagadam v Ahal
10 December 2021 | Şagadam | 1–2 | Ahal | Türkmenbaşy |
14.00 | Magtymow ![]() | Geldiýew ![]() Tagaýew ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Merw v Energetik
10 December 2021 | Merw | 2–0 | Energetik | Mary |
15.00 | Saparow ![]() Alamow ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Köpetdag v Altyn Asyr
10 December 2021 | Köpetdag | 1–2 | Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Akmämmedow ![]() | M.Annaýew ![]() Baýow ![]() | Stadium: Köpetdag Stadium Referee: A.Goşşanow |
Round 12
Altyn Asyr v Aşgabat
13 December 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 4–0 | Aşgabat | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Ataýew ![]() Myratberdiýew ![]() Muhadow ![]() Myradow ![]() | Stadium: Büzmeýin Sport Complex Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Energetik v Şagadam
13 December 2021 | Energetik | 2–3 | Şagadam | Mary |
15.00 | Muhammetberdiýew ![]() Seýidow ![]() | Hojaberdiýew ![]() ![]() Aşyrow ![]() | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: B.Haknazarow |
Nebitçi v Merw
13 December 2021 | Nebitçi | 0–2 | Merw | Balkanabat |
14.00 | Annamuhammedow ![]() Gazakow ![]() | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: A.Goşşanow |
Ahal v Köpetdag
13 December 2021 | Ahal | 2–2 | Köpetdag | Ashgabat |
15.00 | Diniýew ![]() Gürgenow ![]() | Gurbanow ![]() Söýünow ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: B.Allaberdiýew |
Round 13
Aşgabat v Ahal
16 December 2021 | Aşgabat | 1–2 | Ahal | Ashgabat |
17.15 | Amantaganow ![]() | Tagaýew ![]() Geldiýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: Çarymyrat Kurbanow |
Köpetdag v Şagadam
16 December 2021 | Köpetdag | 2–1 | Şagadam | Ashgabat |
14.30 | Akmämmedow ![]() Ş.Annaýew ![]() | Towakelow ![]() | Stadium: Köpetdag Stadium Referee: J.Jumamyradow |
Nebitçi v Energetik
16 December 2021 | Nebitçi | 4–1 | Energetik | Balkanabat |
14.30 | Garajaýew ![]() Garlyýew ![]() Metdäýew ![]() ![]() | Hallyýew ![]() | Stadium: Balkanabat Sport Complex Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Merw v Altyn Asyr
16 December 2021 | Merw | 2–2 | Altyn Asyr | Mary |
14.00 | Nazzyýew ![]() Gazakow ![]() | Annadurdyýew ![]() Myradow ![]() | Stadium: Mary Sport Complex Referee: S.Gurbanow |
Round 14
Altyn Asyr v Nebitçi
19 December 2021 | Altyn Asyr | 1-0 | Nebitçi | Ashgabat |
14:00 | Myradow ![]() | Stadium: Büzmeýin Sport Complex Referee: A.Gurbanow |
Energetik v Köpetdag
19 December 2021 | Energetik | 0-2 | Köpetdag | Mary |
14:00 | Muhammetmyradow ![]() Saparmämmedow ![]() | Stadium: Energetik Stadium Referee: S.Gurbanow |
Şagadam v Aşgabat
19 December 2021 | Şagadam | 1-1 | Aşgabat | Türkmenbaşy |
14:00 | Hojaberdiýew ![]() | Sähedow ![]() | Stadium: Şagadam Stadium Referee: Alibek Sapaýew |
Ahal v Merw
19 December 2021 | Ahal | 1-0 | Merw | Ashgabat |
14:00 | Diniýew ![]() | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium Referee: R.Mämmedow |
Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of 19 December 2021 [7]
Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|
![]() | FC Ahal | 10 |
![]() | FC Aşgabat | 8 |
![]() | FC Merw | 7 |
![]() | FC Altyn Asyr | 6 |
![]() | Köpetdag Aşgabat | 6 |
![]() | FC Şagadam | 6 |
![]() | FC Merw | 5 |
![]() | FC Merw | 5 |
![]() | FC Şagadam | 5 |
![]() | FC Şagadam | 4 |
Own Goals
Player | Club | Own Goals | Against |
---|---|---|---|
![]() | FC Ahal | 1 | Köpetdag Aşgabat |
![]() | FC Altyn Asyr | 1 | FC Ahal |
![]() | FC Altyn Asyr | 1 | FC Şagadam |
![]() | FC Energetik | 1 | FC Şagadam |
![]() | FC Energetik | 1 | FC Nebitçi |
![]() | Köpetdag Aşgabat | 1 | FC Ahal |
![]() | FC Merw | 1 | FC Altyn Asyr |
Annual awards
Award | Winner | Club |
---|---|---|
League Manager of the Season | ![]() | Altyn Asyr FC |
League Player of the Season | ![]() | Ahal FC |
Team of the Year [10] | ||||||||||||
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Goalkeeper | ![]() | |||||||||||
Defenders | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||||||||
Midfielders | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||||||||
Forwards | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
See also
- Turkmenistan Super Cup
- Football in Turkmenistan
- 2021 Turkmenistan Football Cup
References
- ^ Match Report of Aşgabat FK vs Altyn Asyr FK – 2021-10-20 – Ýokary Liga – Global Sports Archive
- ^ В чемпионате Туркменистана по футболу сезона-2021 примут участие 8 команд
- ^ Ýokary Liga 2021 – Results, fixtures, tables and stats – Global Sports Archive
- ^ «Ахал» увеличивает отрыв от преследователей в чемпионате Туркменистана по футболу
- ^ "List of Licensed Clubs for the 2022 AFC Champions League" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation.
- ^ "List of Licensed Clubs for the 2022 AFC Cup" (PDF). the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-12-05. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Федерация Футбола Туркменистана
- ^ "Лучшим футбольным тренером Туркменистана 2021 года признан Язкули Ходжагельдыев | Спорт".
- ^ "Эльман Тагаев признан лучшим футболистом 2021 года в Туркменистане | Спорт".
- ^ Представлен список 22 лучших футболистов прошедшего сезона в Туркменистане
External links
- Football federation of Turkmenistan
- Team Entries and Competition Calendar Archived 2021-11-11 at the Wayback Machine