The Montenegrin Women's Football league or 1. ŽFL is the top level women's football league of Montenegro. It is organized by the Football Association of Montenegro.
| Founded | 2008 (as FSCG Trophy); 2011 (as 1. ŽFL) |
|---|---|
| Country |  Montenegro |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Montenegrin Cup (women) |
| International cup(s) | UEFA Champions League |
| Current champions | Breznica (9th title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Breznica (9 titles) |
| Website | Federation |
| Current: 2024–25 | |
The winning team of the league is eligible for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
The first national women's football competition was held in the season 2008-09, but the league played its inaugural season in 2011-12.[1]
History
editWomen's football history in Montenegro started in the period after the Montenegrin independence referendum. Beside the fact that the first women's club was founded in 2005, competitions started years after that. In 2008, Football Association of Montenegro founded national women's team and first women's competition - a yearly tournament called FSCG Trophy.[2] With its first season 2008-09, FSCG trophy matches lasted 60 minutes, with seven substitutes allowed. From season 2011-12, Montenegrin Women's First League is founded (commonly known as 1. ŽFL), with participation of the champion in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
FSCG Trophy (2008-2011)
editInaugural competition for women, Trophy of Montenegrin FA (Trofej FSCG) lasted three seasons. With matches' duration of 60 minutes, competition was preparation for founding of First Montenegrin Women's Football League.
First two editions of FSCG Trophy (2008–09, 2009–10) won ŽFK Palma from Podgorica[3][4] (from season 2016-17 under the name ŽFK Budućnost Podgorica[5]). On season 2010-11, winner was ŽFK Ekonomist from Nikšić.[6]
In the first season of FSCG trophy participated only four clubs, but until the season 2010-11 there was six members of the competition.
First Women's League (2011-)
editFirst matches of Montenegrin Women's League (1. ŽFL) were played in autumn 2011. In its first season, new competition with conventional rules (90 minutes games, 3 substitutes) had participants from all three regions of Montenegro (northern, central and southern).
In period from 2011 to 2015, most successful squad in 1. ŽFL was ŽFK Ekonomist. They won four consecutive titles, mostly finishing the seasons without a single defeat.[7][8] Successes of ŽFK Ekonomist finished on the season 2015-16, whose winner was ŽFK Breznica from Pljevlja.[9] That was the beginning of ŽFK Breznica domination. They won eight titles in a row, including the season 2019-20, which was interrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic in Montenegro.[10] Season 2020-21 was remembered by most dramatic title race, which won ŽFK Breznica, thanks to one single goal more than second-placed ŽFK Budućnost in their head-to-head matches.
Since foundation, 1. ŽFL had different number of participants: 2011/12 - 7 clubs; 2012-13 - 6 clubs; 2013/14 - 7 clubs; 2014/15 - 8 clubs; 2015/16 - 8 clubs; 2016/17 - 5 clubs; 2017/18 - 4 clubs; 2018/19 - 7 clubs; 2019/20 - 6 clubs; 2020/21 - 5 clubs; 2021/22 - 4 clubs; 2022/23 - 6 clubs.
Champions and top goalscorers
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Titles by team
edit| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja | 9
|
2
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2015-16, 2016-17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023–24 |
| ŽFK Ekonomist Nikšić | 5
|
5
|
2010–11, 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 |
| ŽFK Budućnost Podgorica | 2
|
5
|
2008-09, 2009-10 |
| ŽFK Sport Uno Bijelo Polje | -
|
1
|
|
| ŽFK Podgorica | -
|
1
| |
| ŽFK Danilovgrad | -
|
1
|
Records
editAll-time table
editSeason: 2015-16 and 2024-25
Update: 20 November 2024
| Rank | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breznica | 148 | 135 | 7 | 6 | 1114 | 59 | +1055 | 412 |
| 2 | Ekonomist | 149 | 82 | 13 | 54 | 501 | 270 | +231 | 259 |
| 3 | Budućnost | 101 | 78 | 6 | 17 | 674 | 102 | +572 | 240 |
| 4 | Mladost | 149 | 51 | 11 | 87 | 286 | 528 | -242 | 164 |
| 5 | Obilić | 49 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 90 | 138 | -48 | 57 |
| 6 | Cvetex | 125 | 12 | 4 | 109 | 84 | 937 | -853 | 40 |
| 7 | Zora | 48 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 46 | 282 | -236 | 29 |
| 8 | Danilovgrad | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 21 |
| 9 | Lovćen | 24 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 157 | -132 | 13 |
| 10 | Cetinje | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 118 | -111 | 9 |
| 11 | ŽFK Ilarion | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 50 | -35 | 7 |
| 12 | ŽFK Gorica | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 73 | -68 | 3 |
| 13 | Sjeverna Zvijezda | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 67 | -53 | 3 |
| 14 | ŽFK Adrenalın | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 81 | -79 | 1 |
Records
edit- Biggest league victory/defeat: 28–0, Budućnost vs. Ribnica, 29.04.2012 (season 2011-12);[13] 27–0, Ekonomist vs. Cvetex, 28.03.2014 (season 2013-14)[14]
- Longest unbeaten run: 91 matches, Ekonomist, 20.05.2010 - 09.11.2015
- Longest winning streak: 88 matches, Ekonomist, 20.05.2010 - 24.09.2015
- Longest run without win: 32 matches, Cvetex, 14.11.2020 - '
- Longest losing streak: 25 matches, Cvetex, 27.03.2021 -
- Most points by season: 54, Ekonomist, season 2013-14
- Fewest points by season: 0, Ribnica, season 2010-11; Durmitor, season 2012-13; Lovćen, season 2016-17, Cvetex, season 2022-23
- Highest number of scored goals by season: 252, Ekonomist, season 2013-14
- Highest number of conceded goals by season: 206, Cvetex, season 2022-23
Top goalscorers of all time
editSeason: 2015-16 and 2024-25
Update: 20 November 2024
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milica Šebek | 133 |
| 2 | Maša Tomašević | 114 |
| 3 | Jelena Vujadinović | 107 |
| 3 | Jelena Petrović | 97 |
| 5 | Anđela Tošković | 94 |
| 6 | Jelena Karličić | 91 |
| 7 | Biljana Vraneš | 86 |
| 8 | Angelina Dresaj | 83 |
| 9 | Marijana Jankov | 73 |
| 10 | Tatjana Osmajić | 68 |
| 11 | Tamara Bojat | 58 |
| 12 | Sara Simonović | 52 |
| 13 | Katarina Čađenović | 52 |
| 14 | Nejla Bicić | 49 |
| 15 | Minela Gačanica | 43 |
| 16 | Ivana Boričić | 41 |
| 17 | Andrea Vučić | 40 |
| 18 | Nađa Doknić | 36 |
| 19 | Darija Čižek | 27 |
| 20 | Valerija Radmanović | 22 |
The Most Different Victories
edit- As of 20 November 2024
| Season | Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 29.04.2012 | Palma-Ribnica | 28-0 |
| 2013-14 | 28.03.2014 | Ekonomist-Cvetex | 27-0 |
| 2023-24 | 31.03.2024 | ŽFK Zora Spuž-Breznica | 0-26 |
| 2014-15 | 09.11.2014 | Ekonomist-Lóvcen | 26-0 |
| 2011-12 | 29.10.2011 | Ri̇bni̇ca-Palma | 0-26 |
| 2022-23 | 20.05.2023 | ŽFK Budućnost-Cvetex | 25-0 |
| 2011-12 | 24.04.2012 | Durmitor-Ekonomist | 0-25 |
| 2024-25 | 15.09.2024 | ŽFK Adrenalin-Ekonomist | 0-24 |
| 2013-14 | 05.12.2013 | Ekonomist-Ulcinj | 24-0 |
| 2011-12 | 06.05.2012 | Ribnica-Ekonomist | 0-24 |
| 2023-24 | 04.05.2024 | ŽFK Budućnost-Cvetex | 23-0 |
| 2016-17 | 25.09.2016 | Breznica-Lovćen | 23-0 |
| 2024-25 | 20.11.2024 | ŽFK Ilarıon-ŽFK Budućnost | 0-23 |
| 2024-25 | 28.09.2024 | ŽFK Budućnost-Cvetex | 22-0 |
| 2011-12 | 05.05.2012 | Palma-Durmitor | 22-0 |
| 2011-12 | 15.10.2011 | Pristan-Ribnica | 22-0 |
| 2020-21 | 28.03.2021 | ŽFK Budućnost-Cvetex | 21-0 |
| 2014-15 | 29.03.2015 | Ekonomist-Cvetex | 21-0 |
| 2013-14 | 14.11.2013 | Ekonomist-Podgorica | 21-0 |
| 2013-14 | 07.11.2013 | Pristan-Ekonomi̇st | 0-21 |
| 2023-24 | 12.05.2024 | Breznica-ŽFK Zora Spuž | 20-0 |
| 2023-24 | 21.04.2024 | ŽFK Zora Spuž-ŽFK Budućnost | 0-20 |
| 2012-13 | 26.05.2013 | Ekonomist-Pristan | 20-0 |
| 2012-13 | 03.11.2012 | Pristan-Ekonomi̇st | 0-20 |
Current clubs (2023–24)
editThe 2023-24 Montenegrin Women's First League is 16th season of top-tier football in Montenegro. ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja are defending champions title.
The following five clubs complete in First League 2023-24.
| Club |
City | Finishing in 2019-20 |
First season in top division |
Stadium | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽFK Breznica | Pljevlja | 1st | 2013-14 | Stadion pod Golubinjom (5,140) | http://fkbreznica.me |
| ŽFK Budućnost | Podgorica | 2nd | 2008-09 | Podgorica City Stadium (15,230) | |
| ŽFK Cvetex | Berane | 6th | 2013-14 | Berane City Stadium (8,000) | |
| ŽFK Ekonomist | Nikšić | 3rd | 2008-09 | Stadion kraj Bistrice (5,214) | |
| ŽFK Mladost | Podgorica | 4th | 2015-16 | Mladost Stadium (1,500) | |
| FK Zora | Spuž | 5th | 2022-23 | Spuž City Stadium (1,700) |
Sources:[20]
Montenegrin clubs in European competitions
editSince the season 2012-13, champion of Montenegrin Women's League is playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League. In the period 2012-2015, the only Montenegrin representative was ŽFK Ekonomist. From season 2016-17 to 2023-24, Montenegro was represented in UEFA Champions League by ŽFK Breznica.
Below is a table with Montenegrin clubs' scores in UEFA competitions.
| Team | Seasons | G | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽFK Breznica Pljevlja | 8
|
17
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2
|
4
|
11
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21:64
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| ŽFK Ekonomist | 4
|
12
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0
|
2
|
10
|
8:45
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| OVERALL | 29
|
2
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6
|
21
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29:109
| |
As of the end of UEFA competitions 2023–24 season.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Women's football gains firm footing in Montenegro". UEFA. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "FSCG Trophy" for the ladies will start on Sunday" (in Montenegrin). 23 April 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2009". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2010". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Od 2017. Crnogorska Prva liga sa 10 članova - Vijesti.me". Archived from the original on 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2010/11". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Titula za Ekonomist" (in Montenegrin). fscg.co.me. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ "Ekonomist win 2nd title" (in Montenegrin). hercegovina.info/. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Saopštenje Izvršnog odbora - 07.07.2020".
- ^ "Početak dominacije - druga uzastopna titula Breznice (Dominated from start, Breznica wins second title)" (in Montenegrin). vijesti.me. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ "Fk Breznica Šampion Crne Gore! |". 9 April 2018.
- ^ https://fscg.me/files/documents/1128/Almanah%20fscg%202011%20-%2012_web.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ https://fscg.me/files/documents/1130/Almanah%20fscg%202013-14_web.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Fudbalski savez Crne Gore".
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2010/11".
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2012/13".
- ^ "Montenegro (Women) 2013/14".
- ^ "Fudbalski savez Crne Gore".
- ^ "ŽFL".
External links
edit- Montenegrin Women's League at Federation website
- mnesport.me
- cg-fudbal.com