Montenegrin Third League
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Montenegro |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 23 (3 regional leagues) |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
Promotion to | Montenegrin Second League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Montenegrin Regional Cups, Montenegrin Cup |
| Current champions | Brskovo, Bratstvo, Arsenal |
| Most championships | Pljevlja (4 titles) |
| Website | http://www.sjevernaregija.me http://www.srednjaregija.me http://juznaregija.me |
The Third League of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Treća Crnogorska Liga / Трећа црногорска лига) is the third and lowest-tier football league in Montenegro. It is headed by Regional Football Associations (Northern Region Association,[1] Central Region Association,[2] Southern Region Association[3]), under the Football Association of Montenegro. At the season 2016/17, 23 teams participate in this league, divided in three regions. Top team from each region qualifies for the playoff from which top team qualify for the Second League of Montenegro.
Contents
1 History
1.1 Champions (2006-)
1.2 Complete team list
2 Season 2018-19
2.1 North region
2.2 Central region
2.3 South region
3 Promotion playoff
4 See also
5 External links
6 References
History
Regional leagues as a lowest-tier competition in Montenegro, are founded in 1968. Until now, format and system of competition is not changed. At the period from 1968 to 2006, it was the fourth or fifth level of competition in SFR Yugoslavia, FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro. Following Montenegrin independence (2006), regional leagues became the third tier in the organisation of domestic football competitions.
From 1968 until now, the league is divided on three regions - North (clubs from territories of Berane, Bijelo Polje, Gusinje, Mojkovac, Petnjica, Plav, Pljevlja, Rožaje and Žabljak) Central (Podgorica with Golubovci and Tuzi, Danilovgrad, Kolašin, Nikšić, Plužine and Šavnik) and South (Bar, Budva, Cetinje, Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat and Ulcinj).
At period 1961–2006, winners of three regional leagues were promoted to Montenegrin Republic League (3rd tier) or played Montenegrin football playoffs.
Champions (2006-)
After independence of Montenegro, regional leagues, with the same format and divisions, became Third League, and also a lowest tier of competition.
At the end of season, champions of each region qualifies for the playoff. From 2006 to 2017, two top teams from playoff qualified for Second Leagur and from 2018 only the playoff winner.
Below is the list of Montenegrin Third League champions.
| Season | North | Center | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | Tekstilac | Iskra | Otrant |
| 2007/08 | Polimlje | Ribnica | Mornar |
| 2008/09 | Gusinje | Zora | OFK Bar |
| 2009/10 | Pljevlja | Iskra | Cetinje |
| 2010/11 | Petnjica | Blue Star | Igalo |
| 2011/12 | Pljevlja | Zora | Arsenal |
| 2012/13 | Pljevlja | Kom | Cetinje |
| 2013/14 | Radnički | Iskra | Federal |
| 2014/15 | Brskovo | Grafičar | Sloga Radovići |
| 2015/16 | Polimlje | Čelik | Otrant |
| 2016/17 | Pljevlja | OFK Mladost 1970 | Arsenal |
| 2017/18 | Brskovo | Bratstvo | Arsenal |
Teams in bold gained promotion to Montenegrin Second League through playoffs.
Full list of champions of regional leagues before 2006, is available on the page Montenegrin clubs in Yugoslav football competitions (1946-2006).
Complete team list
This is the complete list of the clubs that took part in the 12 seasons played from 2006-07 to 2018-19. The teams in bold compete in Third League in the current season.
13 times: Gorštak, Sloga Bar, Polimlje, Komovi, Napredak
12 times: Ribnica, Brskovo, Pljevlja, Petnjica
11 times: Sloga Radovići, Drezga
10 times: Gusinje
9 times: Grafičar, Crvena Stijena
8 times: Cetinje, Hajduk
7 times: Zora, Blue Star, Prvijenac, Tekstilac
6 times: Arsenal, Fair Play
5 times: Iskra, Igalo
4 times: Otrant, Zabjelo
3 times: Bijela, Radnički, OFK Bar, Titeks, OFK Nikšić, OFK Durmitor, E-Roma, Čelik, OFK Borac
2 times: Gornja Zeta, Orjen, OFK Mladost 1970, Polet, Karioke, Bratstvo
1 time: Mornar, Kom, Mogren, Ibar, Obilić, OFK Federal, FK Sjeverna Zvijezda, Boka Metal, Adria
Season 2018-19
For the 2018-19 season, Third league is divided in three geographical regions. Ten teams compete in the North and Central region, and four in the South region.
North region
The North Region League is organised by Football Association of North Region (covering municipalities of Pljevlja, Bijelo Polje, Berane, Rožaje, Plav, Gusinje, Mojkovac, Andrijevica, Žabljak, Šavnik and Plužine).
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brskovo | Mojkovac | Gradski | 2,000 |
| Gusinje | Gusinje | Gradski | 1,500 |
| FK Ibar | Rožaje | Bandžovo Brdo | 4,000 |
| Polimlje | Murino | Gradski | 300 |
| Komovi | Andrijevica | Prljanije | 300 |
| Borac | Bijelo Polje | Gradski | 4,000 |
| Petnjica | Petnjica | Gusare | 1,000 |
| Pljevlja | Pljevlja | Pod Golubinjom | 5,140 |
| Napredak | Berane | Gradski | 10,000 |
| Fair Play | Bijelo Polje | Gradski | 4,000 |
Central region
Zabjelo
Ribnica
Crvena Stijena
Adria
Karioke
Čelik
Polet
The Central Region League is organised by Football Association of the Central Region of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Fudbalski savez Srednje regije Crne Gore or Srednja regija FSCG).[4] The Central region covers approximately 70% of Montenegrin football territory. The municipalities within Central region include: Podgorica, Nikšić, Danilovgrad, Mojkovac, Plužine and Kolašin, as well as Tuzi and Golubovci.
There are 10 clubs competing in Montenegrin Third League - Central region during the season 2018-19.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Adria | Podgorica | Stari ribnjak | 1,500 |
| FK Bratstvo | Zeta | Ljajkovići | 300 |
| FK Crvena Stijena | Podgorica | Tološi | 1,000 |
| FK Čelik | Nikšić | Željezara | 2,000 |
| FK Drezga | Drezga | Drezga | 500 |
| FK Gorštak | Kolašin | Lug | 1,900 |
| FK Karioke | Podgorica | Kamp FSCG | 1,050 |
| FK Polet | Nikšić | Sutjeska pitch | 500 |
| FK Ribnica | Podgorica | Kamp FSCG | 1,050 |
| FK Zabjelo | Podgorica | Zabjelo | 750 |
South region
The South Region League is organised by Football Association of the South Region of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Fudbalski savez Južne regije Crne Gore or Južna regija FSCG). The municipalities within Southern region include: Cetinje, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Tivat, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj.
During the season 2018-19, there are four clubs competing in the South region.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Cetinje | Cetinje | Obilića poljana | 2,000 |
| FK Hajduk | Bar | Topolica | 2,500 |
| FK Sloga Bar | Bar | Topolica | 2,500 |
| FK Sloga Radovići | Radovići | Radovići | 300 |
Promotion playoff
Following the Montenegrin independence, from the season 2006/07, champions of three regional leagues are playing in the playoffs for Montenegrin Second League promotion. Every team is playing four matches, and at the end, best-placed team is promoted to a higher rank. Playoffs are playing after the regular season, at the end of May and start of June.
See also
- Montenegrin Regional Cups
- Football in Montenegro
- Montenegrin clubs in Yugoslav football competitions (1946-2006)
External links
- Football Association of Montenegro - Official Site
- Football Association of the Central Region of Montenegro - Official Site
- Football Association of the Southern Region of Montenegro - Official Site
- Football Association of the Northern Region of Montenegro - Official Site
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