1996–97 Azerbaijan Top League's theme is one that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. From its impact on society to its ramifications on popular culture, 1996–97 Azerbaijan Top League has proven to be a fascinating topic worthy of study in numerous fields. Throughout history, 1996–97 Azerbaijan Top League has played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and shaping global trends. In this article, we will explore the various facets of 1996–97 Azerbaijan Top League and its influence on different aspects of everyday life.
Season | 1996–97 |
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Champions | Neftchi Baku |
Relegated | Pambiqci Neftcala Azerbaijan U-18 |
Champions League | Neftchi Baku |
UEFA Cup | Qarabağ |
Cup Winners' Cup | Kapaz |
Matches played | 450 |
Goals scored | 718 (1.6 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Gurban Gurbanov (34) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → |
The 1996–97 Azerbaijan Top League was contested by 16 teams and won by Neftchi Baku. Champions are Garabag Agdam thanks to "youth points" from the U-15 and U-16 Championships.
Team | Venue | Capacity |
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Azerbaijan U-18 | ||
Bakı Fahlasi | Ismat Gayibov Stadium | 5,000 |
Fərid Baku | ||
Kapaz | Ganja City Stadium | 26,120 |
Khazri Buzovna | ||
Khazar Sumgayit | ||
Kur Nur | Yashar Mammadzade Stadium | 5,000 |
MOIK Baku | Shafa Stadium (IV field) | 8,152 |
Neftchi Baku | Tofik Bakhramov Stadium | 29,858 |
Pambygchi Barda | Barda City Stadium | 10,000 |
Pambiqci Neftcala | Nariman Narimanov Stadium | 2,000 |
Police Academy | Tofik Bakhramov Stadium | 29,858 |
Qarabağ | Guzanli Olympic Stadium1 | 15,000 |
Shamkir | ||
Turan Tovuz | Tovuz City Stadium | 10,000 |
Viləş Masallı | Anatoliy Banishevskiy Stadium | 8,000 |
1Qarabağ played their home matches at Surakhani Stadium in Baku before moving to their current stadium on 3 May 2009.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Neftçi Baku (C) | 30 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 98 | 20 | +78 | 74 | Qualification for Champions League first qualifying round |
2 | Qarabağ | 30 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 61 | 25 | +36 | 71 | Qualification for UEFA Cup first qualifying round |
3 | Khazri Buzovna | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 59 | 23 | +36 | 66 | |
4 | Turan | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 48 | 13 | +35 | 64 | |
5 | Kapaz | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 26 | +33 | 58 | Qualification for Cup Winners' Cup qualifying round |
6 | Khazar Sumgayit | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 58 | 30 | +28 | 58 | |
7 | Fərid Baku | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 47 | |
8 | Pambygchi Barda | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 38 | |
9 | MOIK Baku | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 50 | −24 | 27 | |
10 | Şəmkir | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 30 | 106 | −76 | 26 | |
11 | Bakı Fahlasi | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 41 | −4 | 37 | |
12 | FK Masallı | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 38 | 52 | −14 | 33 | |
13 | Kur-Nur | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 30 | 59 | −29 | 25 | |
14 | Police Academy | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 49 | −26 | 22 | |
15 | Pambiqci Neftcala (R) | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 27 | 68 | −41 | 21 | Relegation to Azerbaijan First Division |
16 | Azerbaijan U-18 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 38 | 78 | −40 | 13 |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | Qurban Qurbanov | Neftchi | 34 |
2 | Samir Alakbarov | Neftchi | 25 |
3 | Rövşən Əhmədov | Kəpəz | 18 |
4 | Nazim Aliyev | Qarabağ | 17 |
5 | Mushfig Huseynov | Qarabağ | 15 |
6 | Həsən Abdullayev | Şəmkir / Pambygchi Neftchala | 14 |
7 | Pasha Aliyev | Khazri Buzovna | 13 |
8 | Musa Qurbanov | Kur-Nur / Neftchi | 12 |
Azər İsayev | Khazri Buzovna | 12 | |
Ismayil Mammadov | Khazar Sumgayit | 12 |