The 2021-22 Ukrainian championship in football season was the 26th since it replaced the competition of physical culture clubs.
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 August 2021 – 24 February 2022 (Group stage) Play-offs canceled |
| Group leaders | Ahron Velyki Hayi Nyva Buzova Motor Zaporizhia |
| Promoted | 4 – Nyva, Zviahel, Vast, Metalurh-2 |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
On 11 August 2020, the AAFU published information about the upcoming season with a tentative composition.[1] The championship started on the 7th of August 2021.
Since the Russo-Ukrainian War grew in its intensity, the competition ended early during its winter recession. No title was awarded.
Teams
editRelegated professional clubs
edit- None
Returning/reformed clubs
edit- Lokomotyv Kyiv (returning, last played season in 1981; late start)
- Naftovyk Okhtyrka (returning, last played season in 2003 as its reserve Naftovyk-2 Okhtyrka)
- Nyva Buzova (debuting, another club Hran Buzova last played season in 2006)
- Prykarpattia-Teplovyk Ivano-Frankivsk (returning, last played season in 2016 as its main team Teplovyk Ivano-Frankivsk)
- Mayak Sarny (returning, last played season in 2014)
- Zviahel Novohrad-Volynskyi (debuting, another club Avanhard Novohrad-Volynskyi last played season in 2013)
Debut
editList of teams that are debuting this season in the league:
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Withdrawn teams
editList of clubs that took part in last year competition, but chose not to participate in 2021–22 season:
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Clubs that did not play last season in the league, but showed interest at first yet withdrew before the start of the season:
Location map
editThe following displays the location of teams.
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Prykarpattia
Yunist
Ahron
Nyva
Feniks
Dovbush
Urahan
Mayak
Kyiv
Bila Tserkva
Kudrivka
Nyva
Naftovyk
Zaporizhzhia
Lehioner
Khliborob
VAST
Olimp
Location of prospective teams[1] in the 2021-22 Ukrainian Amateur League
Stadiums
edit- Group A
| Team | Stadium | Position in 2020–21 |
|---|---|---|
| Yunist | Stadion Yunist | Am1, 1st |
| ODEK | Stadion ODEK | Am1, 2nd |
| Nyva | Stadion Kolos | Am1, 5th |
| Dovbush | Stadion Olimpiya | Am1, 6th |
| Ahron | Tsentralny Stadium Village Stadium |
Am1, 7th |
| Mayak | Stadion Mriya | Reg |
| Feniks | Feniks Arena | Reg |
| Urahan | Stadion Tsentralnyi | Reg |
| Prykarpattia | Stadion Hirka | Reg |
| Lokomotyv | Stadion Lokomotyv | Reg |
- Group B
| Team | Stadium | Position in 2020–21 |
|---|---|---|
| Olimpiya | Stadion Start (Myrhorod) | Am2, 3rd |
| Kudrivka | Kudrivka Arena | Am2, 4th |
| Atlet | Stadion DYuSSh Atlet | Am2, 5th |
| Yednist | Stadion Perspektyva Stadion Kolos |
Am2, 7th |
| Bila Tserkva | Stadion Zmina | Am2, 11th |
| Naftovyk | Naftovyk Stadium | Reg |
| Zviahel | Stadion Avanhard | Reg |
| Nyva | Buzova Arena | Reg |
| Piddubny Olympic College (OFKIP) | Stadion OFKIP | Reg |
| UCSA | Stadion Neptun (Zabiria) | Reg |
- Group C
| Team | Stadium | Position in 2020–21 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Stadion Motor Sich | Am3, 1st |
| Kakhovka | Stadion Olimpiyskyi | Am3, 7th |
| Metalurh-2 | Metalurh Training base | Am3, 8th |
| Lehioner | Stadion Olimpiyski Rezervy | Am3, 11th |
| Zirka | Stadion Zirka | Am3, 12th |
| Khliborob | Khliborob | Reg |
| VAST | Central Stadium (upper field) | Reg |
| Olimp | Stadion Nadia | Reg |
| OSDYuShOR | Stadion Himnazii No.8 | Reg |
Notes:
- Reg — regional championship (Regions of Ukraine)
- Am[#] — AAFU championship where sign (#) indicates Group number
Group stage
editGroup 1
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahron Velyki Hayi | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 22 | |
| 2 | Yunist Verkhnia Bilka | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 8 | +15 | 18[a] | Withdrawn after the season |
| 3 | Urahan Cherniiv | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 18[a] | |
| 4 | ODEK Orzhiv | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 7 | +14 | 18[a] | |
| 5 | Feniks Pidmonastyr | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 13 | |
| 6 | Mayak Sarny | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 9[b] | |
| 7 | Prykarpattia-Teplovyk Ivano-Frankivsk | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 25 | −15 | 9[b] | |
| 8 | Dovbush Chernivtsi | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | −4 | 9[b] | |
| 9 | Nyva Terebovlia | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |
| 10 | Lokomotyv Kyiv | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 31 | −27 | 0 |
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Notes:
- Notes
Group 2
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyva Buzova | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | +19 | 25 | Admission to Ukrainian Second League |
| 2 | Kudrivka | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 4 | +22 | 23 | Withdrawn after the season |
| 3 | Olimpiya Savyntsi | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 7 | +14 | 21 | |
| 4 | Naftovyk Okhtyrka | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 19 | |
| 5 | Atlet Kyiv | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 15 | |
| 6 | Zvyahel Novohrad-Volynskyi | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 12 | Admission to Ukrainian Second League |
| 7 | OFKIP Kyiv | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 16 | −10 | 9 | Withdrawn after the season |
| 8 | UCSA Kyiv | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 20 | −11 | 4 | |
| 9 | Bila Tserkva | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 25 | −21 | 2 | |
| 10 | Yednist Kyiv | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 29 | −22 | 1 |
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
- Notes
Group 3
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Zaporizhzhia | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | +26 | 24 | |
| 2 | Metalurh-2 Zaporizhzhia | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 8 | +12 | 15 | Admission to Ukrainian Second League |
| 3 | Khliborob Nyzhni Torhayi | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 12 | Withdrawn after the season |
| 4 | VAST Mykolaiv | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | −2 | 10[a] | Admission to Ukrainian Second League |
| 5 | Zirka Kropyvnytskyi | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 | −2 | 10[a] | |
| 6 | Olimp Kamianske | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | Withdrawn after the season |
| 7 | SC Kakhovka | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 23 | −15 | 7 | |
| 8 | Lehioner Dnipro | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 6 | |
| 9 | OSDYuShOR-FC Zaporizhia | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 | −8 | 3 |
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Notes:
- Notes
Final stage
editTo the stage qualify eight teams, selection of which is determined exclusively by the AAFU Commission in conducting competitions.[3] Both stages quarterfinals and semifinals consist of two legs (home and away).[3] The final game is scheduled to take place at neutral field.[3] The stage was canceled as competition ended early.
Promotions to the Second League
editThe amateur teams are allowed to participate in the Ukrainian championship among teams of the 2022–23 Ukrainian Second League under such conditions:[4]
- Team participated in the Ukrainian championship among amateur teams throughout the 2021–22 season and was a participant of the championship play-off stage.
- The club received a license in accordance to the Regulation on licensing of football clubs of the Ukrainian Second League.
- The club and its results of participation in the AAFU competitions meet the requirements that are defined in regulations of the All-Ukrainian competitions in football among clubs' teams of the 2021–22 Professional Football League of Ukraine.
Number of teams by region
edit| Number | Region | Team(s) |
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| 5 |  Kyiv |
Atlet, Yednist, OFKIP, UCSA, Lokomotyv |
| 3 |  Zaporizhia Oblast |
Motor Zaporizhia, Metalurh-2 Zaporizhia, OSDYuShOR Zaporizhia |
| 2 |  Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
Olimp Kamianske, Lehioner Dnipro |
 Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast |
Prykarpattia-Teplovyk Ivano-Frankivsk, Urahan Cherniiv | |
 Kherson Oblast |
SC Kakhovka, Khliborob Nyzhni Torhayi | |
 Kyiv Oblast |
Nyva Buzova, FC Bila Tserkva | |
 Lviv Oblast |
Yunist Verkhnia Bilka, Feniks Pidmonastyr | |
 Rivne Oblast |
ODEK Orzhiv, Mayak Sarny | |
 Ternopil Oblast |
Ahron Velyki Hayi, Nyva Terebovlya | |
| 1 |  Chernihiv Oblast |
FC Kudrivka |
 Chernivtsi Oblast |
Dovbush Chernivtsi | |
 Kirovohrad Oblast |
Zirka Kropyvnytskyi | |
 Mykolaiv Oblast |
Vast Mykolaiv | |
 Poltava Oblast |
Olimpiya Savyntsi | |
 Sumy Oblast |
Naftovyk Okhtyrka |
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b On 19 July is starting registration of teams for the 2021–22 Ukrainian championship (19-го липня починається заявка команд на участь у чемпіонаті України 2021/2022). AAFU. 16 July 2021
- ^ UCSA Tarasivka. www.aafu.org.ua
- ^ a b c d e f The 2021–22 season's regulations. Article 8, paragraphs 2 through 5 of the season's regulations. AAFU.
- ^ Teams transition to next stage of competitions and admittance to competitions under auspices of the PFL of Ukraine (Article 9. The 2021–22 season's regulations). www.aafu.org.ua.
External links
edit- AAFU
- The 2021–22 season's regulations. AAFU.
- Аматори, на старт! Прев’ю чемпіонату ААФУ 2021/22. Sport Arena. 7 August 2021
- 389 голів, 695 гравців, 29 команд-учасниць – все про Чемпіонат ААФУ. sportarena.com. 7 December 2021