2012–13 Kategoria Superiore
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Skënderbeu 4th Albanian title |
| Relegated | Shkumbini Tomori Luftëtari Apolonia |
| Champions League | Skënderbeu |
| Europa League | Kukësi Teuta Laçi |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 433 (2.38 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Migen Memelli (19 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Kukësi 6–1 Flamurtari (27 April 2013) |
| Biggest away win | Apolonia 0–3 Luftëtari (29 September 2012) Shkumbini 0–3 Flamurtari (2 March 2013) Tirana 3–6 Flamurtari (16 March 2013) Tomori 2–5 Kukësi (17 March 2013) Kastrioti 0–3 Tirana (31 March 2013) Luftëtari 0–3 Laçi (12 April 2013) Kastrioti 0–3 Kukësi (4 May 2013) |
| Highest scoring | Tirana 3–6 Flamurtari (16 March 2013) |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
The 2012–13 Albanian Superliga was the 74th official season, or 77th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships of the World War II) and the fifteenth season under the name Kategoria superiore. The season began on 25 August 2012 and ended on 11 May 2013. Skënderbeu Korçë were the defending champions retained their title, winning their fourth Albanian league championship.[citation needed]
Promotion and relegation
Pogradeci and Dinamo Tirana were directly relegated to the First Division after finishing 13th and 14th in the previous year's standings. They are replaced by First Division champions Luftëtari Gjirokastër and runners-up Kukësi.
The 10th placed Tomori Berat, 11th placed Kamza and 12th placed Apolonia Fier had to compete in single-match relegation play-offs. Kamza were relegated after were lost 2–0 against First Division fourth-placed club Besa Kavajë, while Tomori and Apolonia Fier were retained their place in the league. Tomori won the match against First Division fifth-placed club Besëlidhja Lezhë after a penalty shoot-out and Apolonia Fier were defeated a First Division third-placed club Lushnja 3–0.
Teams
Stadia and last season
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Locations of the 2012–13 Albanian Superliga teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apolonia | Fier | Loni Papuçiu Stadium | 6,800 | 12th |
| Besa | Kavajë | Besa Stadium | 9,000 | First Division |
| Bylis | Ballsh | Adush Muça Stadium | 5,200 | 6th |
| Flamurtari | Vlorë | Flamurtari Stadium | 9,500 | 4th |
| Kastrioti | Krujë | Kastrioti Stadium | 10,000 | 5th |
| Kukësi | Kukës | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium | 10,000 | First Division |
| Laçi | Laç | Laçi Stadium | 11,000 | 8th |
| Luftëtari | Gjirokastër | Subi Bakiri Stadium | 8,500 | First Division |
| Skënderbeu | Korçë | Skënderbeu Stadium | 12,000 | Champions |
| Shkumbini | Peqin | Shkumbini Stadium | 5,000 | 9th |
| Teuta | Durrës | Niko Dovana Stadium | 13,000 | 2nd |
| Tirana | Tirana | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | 12,500 | 3rd |
| Tomori | Berat | Tomori Stadium | 14,450 | 10th |
| Vllaznia | Shkodër | Loro Boriçi Stadium | 16,000 | 7th |
League table
Template:2012–13 Albanian Superliga table
Positions by round
Source: kicker.de
Results
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Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Migen Memelli
|
Flamurtari | 19 |
| 2 |  Lazar Popović
|
Kukësi | 16 |
| 3 | Gjergji Muzaka
|
Flamurtari | 12 |
 Pero Pejić
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Skënderbeu | ||
| 5 |  Solomonson Izuchukwuka
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Bylis | 11 |
| 6 | Sebino Plaku
|
Skënderbeu | 10 |
| Daniel Xhafaj
|
Teuta | ||
| 8 | Igli Allmuça
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Kukësi | 9 |
| Gilman Lika
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Tirana | ||
| 10 | Andi Ribaj
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Apolonia | 8 |
| Erjon Vuçaj
|
Laçi |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pero Pejić |
Skënderbeu Korçë | Vllaznia Shkodër | 1–3 | 24 August 2012 |
| Migen Memelli |
Flamurtari Vlorë | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 2–3[1] | 27 October 2012 |
| Solomonson Izuchukwuka |
Bylis Ballsh | Laçi | 4–0 | 28 October 2012 |
| Migen Memelli |
Flamurtari Vlorë | Bylis Ballsh | 3–0[2] | 13 February 2013 |
| Lazar Popović |
Kukësi | Shkumbini Peqin | 5–1 | 30 March 2013 |
Awards
Monthly awards
| Month | Player of the Month | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Club | Ref | |
| September | Pero Pejić
|
Skënderbeu Korçë | |
| October | Sabien Lilaj
|
Skënderbeu Korçë | |
| November | Gerhard Progni
|
FK Kukësi | |
| February | Migen Memelli
|
Flamurtari Vlorë | |
| March | Gjergji Muzaka
|
Flamurtari Vlorë | |
| April | Gilman Lika
|
KF Tirana | |
References
- ^ "Skënderbeu marshon i qetë, Pejiç e fut Tiranën në krizë.Tre golat e Memellit kthejnë Flamurtarin". Sporti Shqiptar (in Albanian). 27 October 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Flamurtari shkatërron Bylisin, Memelli tripletë". Sporti Shqiptar (in Albanian). 13 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
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