2016–17 Slovenian Third League
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Bravo (Centre) Nafta 1903 (East) Maribor B (North) Tabor Sežana (West) |
| Promoted | Bravo Ilirija 1911 Nafta 1903 Mura Rogaška Fužinar Tabor Sežana Jadran Dekani |
| Relegated | Velesovo Jevnica Križevci Brunšvik Šmartno 1928 Postojna |
| Matches played | 681 |
| Goals scored | 2,406 (3.53 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Anel Hajrić (33 goals) |
| Total attendance | 122,918 |
| Average attendance | 180 |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → | |
The 2016–17 Slovenian Third League began on 20 August 2016 and ended on 28 May 2017.[1]
Competition format and rules
The 2016–17 Slovenian Third League was divided into four regional groups with a total of 52 participating clubs. Three groups (i.e. North, Centre, East) were composed of 14 clubs, while the West group had only 10 clubs participating in the competition.[2]
On 29 June 2016, the Football Association of Slovenia decided to expand the Slovenian Second League in the 2017–18 season from 10 teams to 16 teams,[3] meaning that in the 2016–17 Slovenian Third League season the top two teams from each group got promoted to the Second League.[2] Also, unlike previous seasons, reserve teams were now able to earn a promotion to the Second League.[4]
The number of relegated teams from each group was determined by the number of regional MNZ's from which the clubs in all four groups were part of.[2] There were nine MNZ's governing bodies in Slovenian football:
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This meant that three teams from 3. SNL North were relegated at the end of the season and replaced by the winners of the fourth tier competitions held separately in MNZ Celje, MNZ Maribor and MNZ Ptuj. The number of relegated teams from 3. SNL Centre and 3. SNL East was two, while only the bottom team was relegated from 3. SNL West as MNZ Koper and MNZ Nova Gorica managed a combined fourth tier competition.
The number of relegated teams was also influenced by the location of teams which relegated from the second division. Each of the bottom placed second division teams could only relegate to the one 3. SNL group that was managed by the MNZ they were a part of.[2]
3. SNL Centre
Clubs
Location of teams in the 2016–17 Slovenian Third League Centre
| Club[5] | Location | Stadium | 2015–16 position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bled | Bled | Bled Sports Centre | 9th |
| Bravo | Ljubljana | ŽŠD Stadium | 2nd |
| Brinje Grosuplje | Grosuplje | Brinje Stadium | 8th |
| Ilirija | Ljubljana | Ilirija Sports Park | 1st |
| Ivančna Gorica | Ivančna Gorica | Ivančna Gorica Stadium | 3rd |
| Jevnica | Jevnica | ŠRC Jevnica | 1st in MNZ Ljubljana |
| Kolpa | Podzemelj | Podzemelj Sports Park | 7th |
| Komenda | Komenda | Komenda Hipodrom | 4th |
| Lesce | Lesce | Na Žagi Stadium | 11th |
| Rudar | Trbovlje | Rudar Stadium | 10th |
| Sava | Kranj | Stražišče Sports Park | 5th |
| Šenčur | Šenčur | Šenčur Sports Park | 10th in 2. SNL |
| Velesovo | Velesovo | Sports Park Velesovo | 1st in MNZG-Kranj |
| Zagorje | Zagorje ob Savi | Zagorje City Stadium | 6th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bravo (C, P) | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 105 | 19 | +86 | 66 | Promoted to Slovenian Second League |
| 2 | Ilirija (P) | 26 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 71 | 23 | +48 | 61 | |
| 3 | Bled | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 56 | |
| 4 | Ivančna Gorica | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 66 | 47 | +19 | 48 | |
| 5 | Zagorje | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 23 | +16 | 43 | |
| 6 | Šenčur | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 38 | |
| 7 | Komenda | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 38 | +1 | 34 | |
| 8 | Sava Kranj | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 48 | −15 | 30 | |
| 9 | Brinje Grosuplje | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 46 | −11 | 29 | |
| 10 | Kolpa | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 40 | 53 | −13 | 25 | |
| 11 | Rudar Trbovlje | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 40 | 59 | −19 | 24 | |
| 12 | Lesce | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 32 | 85 | −53 | 22 | |
| 13 | Velesovo (R) | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 51 | −25 | 18 | Relegated to MNZG-Kranj |
| 14 | Jevnica (R) | 26 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 86 | −65 | 14 | Relegated to MNZ Ljubljana |
Source: MNZ Ljubljana (in Slovene) NZS.si (in Slovene)
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
3. SNL East
Clubs
| Club[5] | Location | Stadium | 2015–16 position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltinci | Beltinci | Beltinci Sports Park | 1st |
| Bogojina | Bogojina | ŠRC Bogojina | 1st in MNZ Murska Sobota |
| Čarda | Martjanci | ŠRC Martjanci | 11th |
| Grad | Grad | Igrišče Pod gradom | 9th |
| Hotiza | Hotiza | Hotiza Sports Park | 1st in MNZ Lendava |
| Križevci | Križevci | Križevci Sports Park | 10th |
| Ljutomer | Ljutomer | Ljutomer Sports Park | 6th |
| Mura | Murska Sobota | Fazanerija | 2nd |
| Nafta 1903 | Lendava | Lendava Sports Park | 7th |
| Odranci | Odranci | ŠRC Odranci | 3rd |
| Polana | Velika Polana | PC Poljana | 5th |
| Rakičan | Rakičan | Grajski Park Stadium | 12th |
| Tromejnik | Kuzma | Kuzma Football Stadium | 4th |
| Turnišče | Turnišče | Turnišče Stadium | 8th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nafta 1903 (C, P) | 26 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 82 | 17 | +65 | 65 | Promoted to Slovenian Second League |
| 2 | Mura (P) | 26 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 17 | +83 | 63 | |
| 3 | Odranci | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 56 | 31 | +25 | 60 | |
| 4 | Beltinci | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 53 | 24 | +29 | 49 | |
| 5 | Ljutomer | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 48 | 39 | +9 | 41 | |
| 6 | Tromejnik | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 40 | −3 | 37 | |
| 7 | Hotiza | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 61 | −20 | 33 | |
| 8 | Čarda | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 39 | 57 | −18 | 31 | |
| 9 | Polana | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 38 | 53 | −15 | 30 | |
| 10 | Rakičan | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 61 | −30 | 28 | |
| 11 | Grad | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 55 | −29 | 25 | |
| 12 | Bogojina | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 65 | −43 | 25 | |
| 13 | Turnišče | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 50 | −22 | 22 | Spared from relegation[a] |
| 14 | Križevci (R) | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 54 | −31 | 12 | Relegated to MNZ Murska Sobota |
Source: MNZ Lendava (in Slovene) NZS.si (in Slovene)
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ NK Turnišče was spared from relegation due to insufficient number of teams.
3. SNL North
Clubs
Location of teams in the 2016–17 Slovenian Third League North
| Club[5] | Location | Stadium | 2015–16 position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunšvik | Brunšvik | Brunšvik Sports park | 2nd in MNZ Maribor |
| Dobrovce | Dobrovce | Dobrovce Sports Park | 10th |
| Dravinja | Slovenske Konjice | Dobrava Stadium | 11th |
| Dravograd | Dravograd | Dravograd Sports Centre | 8th |
| Fužinar | Ravne na Koroškem | City Stadium | 6th |
| Korotan Prevalje | Prevalje | Prevalje Stadium | 1st in MNZ Maribor |
| Lenart | Lenart | ŠRC Polena | 9th |
| Maribor B | Maribor | Tabor Sports Park | 2nd |
| Mons Claudius | Rogatec | Rogatec Sports Centre | 7th |
| Rogaška | Rogaška Slatina | Rogaška Slatina Sports Centre | 1st in MNZ Celje |
| Šampion | Celje | Olimp | 3rd |
| Šmarje | Šmarje pri Jelšah | Sports Park | 5th |
| Šmartno 1928 | Šmartno ob Paki | Šmartno Stadium | 12th |
| Videm | Videm pri Ptuju | Videm Sports Park | 4th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maribor B (C) | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 107 | 25 | +82 | 66 | Declined promotion. Team disbanded.[7][8] |
| 2 | Rogaška (P) | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 76 | 29 | +47 | 54 | Promoted to Slovenian Second League |
| 3 | Fužinar (P) | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 34 | +14 | 42 | |
| 4 | Dravograd | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 40 | 38 | +2 | 41 | |
| 5 | Korotan Prevalje | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 57 | 44 | +13 | 40 | |
| 6 | Mons Claudius | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 51 | 44 | +7 | 39 | |
| 7 | Šmarje pri Jelšah | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 39 | −2 | 38 | |
| 8 | Dravinja | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 35 | 39 | −4 | 36 | |
| 9 | Šampion | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 57 | −10 | 33 | |
| 10 | Dobrovce | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 41 | 63 | −22 | 29 | |
| 11 | Videm | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 36 | 54 | −18 | 29 | |
| 12 | Lenart | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 58 | −22 | 27 | |
| 13 | Brunšvik (R) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 46 | 66 | −20 | 26 | Relegated to MNZ Maribor |
| 14 | Šmartno 1928 (R) | 26 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 86 | −67 | 14 | Relegated to MNZ Celje |
Source: MNZ Celje (in Slovene) NZS.si (in Slovene)
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
3. SNL West
Clubs
Location of teams in the 2016–17 Slovenian Third League West
| Club[5] | Location | Stadium | 2015–16 position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adria | Miren | Pri Štantu Stadium | 4th |
| Ajdovščina | Ajdovščina | Ajdovščina Stadium | 2nd |
| Bilje | Bilje | Stadion V dolinci | 6th |
| Ilirska Bistrica | Ilirska Bistrica | Trnovo Sports Centre | 9th |
| Izola | Izola | Izola City Stadium | 8th |
| Jadran Dekani | Dekani | Dekani Sports Park | 3rd |
| Postojna | Postojna | Postojna Sports Park | 1st in MNZ Koper |
| Tabor | Sežana | Rajko Štolfa Stadium | 7th |
| Tolmin | Tolmin | Brajda Sports Park | 9th in 2. SNL |
| Vipava | Vipava | Ob Beli Stadium | 5th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tabor Sežana (C, P) | 27 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 16 | +52 | 66 | Promoted to Slovenian Second League |
| 2 | Jadran Dekani (P) | 27 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 73 | 26 | +47 | 64 | |
| 3 | Adria | 27 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 70 | 24 | +46 | 62 | |
| 4 | Bilje | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 47 | 30 | +17 | 45 | |
| 5 | Tolmin | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 56 | 42 | +14 | 37 | |
| 6 | Vipava | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 37 | |
| 7 | Izola | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 38 | +4 | 33 | |
| 8 | Ajdovščina | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 53 | −32 | 17 | |
| 9 | Ilirska Bistrica | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 92 | −69 | 17 | |
| 10 | Postojna (R) | 27 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 16 | 96 | −80 | 10 | Relegated to MNZ Koper |
Source: MNZ Koper (in Slovene) NZS.si (in Slovene)
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: [6] 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) away goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) away goals scored in all matches; 8) fair-play; 9) draw
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
See also
External links
- Football Association of Slovenia (in Slovene)
- MNZ Ljubljana (in Slovene)
- MNZ Lendava (in Slovene)
- MNZ Celje (in Slovene)
- MNZ Koper (in Slovene)
References
- ^ "Calendar for 2016/17 season" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Regulations" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Sprememba tekmovalnega sistema v 2. SNL od TL 2017/2018 dalje" (PDF) (in Slovenian). Football Association of Slovenia. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Pravilnik o drugi članski ekipi" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Sestava lig" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Tekmovalni pravilnik NZS (50. člen)" (PDF) (in Slovenian). NZS. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ "Po uspešni sezoni pogled v prihodnost" (in Slovenian). NK Maribor. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- ^ Uredništvo (2 June 2017). "Nova realnost Maribora je racionalizacija" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. Retrieved 25 June 2017.