2021–22 Slovenian PrvaLiga
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 July 2021 – 21 May 2022 |
| Champions | Maribor (16th title) |
| Relegated | Aluminij |
| Champions League | Maribor |
| Europa Conference League | Koper Olimpija Ljubljana Mura |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 457 (2.54 per match) |
| Best Player | Ognjen Mudrinski[1] |
| Top goalscorer | Ognjen Mudrinski (17 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Olimpija 6–0 Aluminij |
| Biggest away win | Aluminij 0–6 Celje |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Koper |
| Longest unbeaten run | 10 matches Koper |
| Longest winless run | 18 matches Aluminij |
| Longest losing run | 7 matches Radomlje and Tabor |
| Highest attendance | 9,999 Maribor 3–1 Aluminij |
| Lowest attendance | 30 Olimpija 1–0 Tabor |
| Total attendance | 180,364 |
| Average attendance | 1,019 |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
The 2021–22 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 31st edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 16 July 2021 and ended on 21 May 2022.[2] Mura were the defending champions after winning their first title the previous season.[3]
Maribor won their 16th title on the final day of the season after defeating reigning champions Mura 3–1.[4] As winners, they qualified for the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League.[5]
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]Gorica were relegated after finishing last in the previous season. Radomlje were promoted from the Slovenian Second League.[6]
Stadiums and locations
[edit]Seating capacity only; some stadiums also have standing areas.
| Aluminij | Bravo | Celje | Domžale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminij Sports Park | Šiška Sports Park | Stadion Z'dežele | Domžale Sports Park |
| Capacity: 600 | Capacity: 2,308 | Capacity: 13,059 | Capacity: 3,100 |
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| Koper | Maribor | ||
| Bonifika Stadium | Ljudski vrt | ||
| Capacity: 4,047 | Capacity: 11,709 | ||
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| Mura | Olimpija Ljubljana | Radomlje | Tabor Sežana |
| Fazanerija City Stadium | Stožice Stadium | Domžale Sports Park | Rajko Štolfa Stadium |
| Capacity: 4,506 | Capacity: 16,038 | Capacity: 3,100 | Capacity: 1,310 |
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Personnel and kits
[edit]| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminij |  Robert Pevnik
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Luka Janžekovič
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Zeus Sport | Talum, Zavarovalnica Sava |
| Bravo | Dejan Grabić
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Andraž Kirm
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Joma | Nomago, Mastercard, Generali |
| Celje | Simon Rožman
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 Tomislav Tomić
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Nike | Cinkarna |
| Domžale | Dejan Djuranović
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Senijad Ibričić
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Joma | Esad Mulalić s.p. |
| Koper | Zoran Zeljković
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Ivica Guberac
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Macron | Port of Koper |
| Maribor | Radovan Karanović
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 Marcos Tavares
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Adidas | Zavarovalnica Sava, Nova KBM, Radio City |
| Mura | Damir Čontala
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Alen Kozar
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Adidas | Generali |
| Olimpija Ljubljana |  Robert Prosinečki
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Timi Max Elšnik
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Nike | None |
| Radomlje | Nermin Bašić
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Luka Cerar
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Joma | Kalcer |
| Tabor Sežana | Dušan Kosič
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Erik Salkić
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Erreà | CherryBox24, Involta |
Managerial changes
[edit]| Team | Outgoing manager | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Sežana | Igor Božič
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9 September 2021 | 6th | Dušan Kosič
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9 September 2021[7] |
| Maribor | Simon Rožman
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20 September 2021[8] | 6th | Radovan Karanović
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20 September 2021[8] |
| Celje | Agron Šalja
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24 September 2021[9] | 7th | Simon Sešlar
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24 September 2021[9] |
| Olimpija Ljubljana |  Savo Milošević
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10 October 2021[10] | 3rd | Dino Skender
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12 October 2021[11] |
| Celje | Simon Sešlar
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14 December 2021[12] | 7th | Simon Rožman
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1 January 2022[13] |
| Radomlje | Rok Hanžič
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28 December 2021[14] | 10th | Nermin Bašić
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28 December 2021[14] |
| Mura | Ante Šimundža
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28 December 2021[15] | 5th | Damir Čontala
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28 December 2021[15] |
| Aluminij | Oskar Drobne
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7 March 2022[16] | 10th | Robert Pevnik
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7 March 2022[16] |
| Olimpija Ljubljana | Dino Skender
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20 March 2022[17] | 3rd | Robert Prosinečki
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22 March 2022[18] |
League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maribor (C) | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 57 | 37 | +20 | 70 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Koper | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 54 | 38 | +16 | 67 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 53 | 38 | +15 | 62 | Qualification for the Europa Conference League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Mura | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 57 | 50 | +7 | 57 | |
| 5 | Bravo | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 49 | |
| 6 | Radomlje | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 47 | 52 | −5 | 46 | |
| 7 | Domžale | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 45 | |
| 8 | Celje | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 46 | 50 | −4 | 42 | |
| 9 | Tabor Sežana (O) | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 30 | 41 | −11 | 30 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 10 | Aluminij (R) | 36 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 33 | 72 | −39 | 24 | Relegation to Slovenian Second League |
Source: PrvaLiga
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) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
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) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Results
[edit]PrvaLiga play-off
[edit]A two-legged play-off between the ninth-placed team from the PrvaLiga and the second-placed team from the 2021–22 Slovenian Second League was played. The winner earned a place in the 2022–23 PrvaLiga season.
Tabor Sežana won 8–3 on aggregate.
Statistics
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ognjen Mudrinski
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Maribor | 17 |
| 2 | Maks Barišič
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Koper | 13 |
| 3 |  Arnel Jakupović
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Domžale | 12 |
| Mustafa Nukić
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Olimpija Ljubljana | ||
| 5 |  Lamin Colley
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Koper | 10 |
 Kaheem Parris
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Koper | ||
| Dino Stančič
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Tabor Sežana | ||
| 8 | Gedeon Guzina
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Radomlje | 9 |
| Tomi Horvat
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Mura | ||
| 10 | Mario Kvesić
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Olimpija Ljubljana | 8 |
| Tomislav Mrkonjić
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Radomlje | ||
 Bede Osuji
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Koper | ||
| 13 | Luka Bobičanec
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Mura | 7 |
| Ivan Šarić
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Radomlje | ||
| Almedin Ziljkić
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Olimpija Ljubljana |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mudrinski najboljši igralec sezone, med mladimi izstopal Horvat" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "1. SNL". soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Prekmurci osvojili Ljudski vrt: Mura prvič državni prvak!" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ R. K. (22 May 2022). "Maribor s tremi goli v enajstih minutah do 16. naslova" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Access list 2021–24" (PDF). UEFA. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "2. SNL". soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Dušan Kosić se vrača v prvo ligo" (in Slovenian). Siol. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b Prosenc, Žan (20 September 2021). "Simon Rožman zapušča klop Maribora". Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b Podvratnik, Urban (24 September 2021). "Agron Šalja druga trenerska žrtev v tem tednu: Usoden poraz na štajerskem derbiju". Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Savo Milošević NI VEČ TRENER OLIMPIJE! Tu so podrobnosti, ekipo bo zdaj vodil ..." Ekipa24.si (in Slovenian). 10 October 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Š. L. (12 October 2021). "Hrvat znova sedel na klop Olimpije" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Predvidljiv razplet v Celju: Simon Sešlar je končal svoj kratek mandat" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ T. J. (1 January 2022). "Rožman po šestih letih in pol znova sedel na celjsko klop" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ a b Mencinger, Žan (28 December 2021). "Menjava trenerja pri Radomljah, iz Hajduka prihaja tudi novi športni direktor". Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b "URADNO: Ante Šimundža ni več trener Mure, njegov naslednik je že znan" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b T. J. (7 March 2022). "Pevnik na klopi Aluminija nasledil Drobneta" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Mlakar, Anže (20 March 2022). "Skender ni več trener Olimpije". Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "URADNO: Robert Prosinečki je postal novi trener Olimpije, pogodba ni kratkoročna" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Lestvica strelcev – 2021/2022" (in Slovenian). Slovenian PrvaLiga. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Slovene)