Premier Liga, also known as Russian Football Premier League, is a professional football league in Russia for men. There are overall 16 teams that compete for the title every year between August and May. The current holder of the title is Zenit St. Petersburg and the team that holds the most titles is Spartak Moscow. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Premier Liga table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 20/21 season, among the most popular teams in Premier Liga for online searches are Zenit St. Petersburg, Lokomotiv Moscow, CSKA Moscow. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Russia.
Competition format of Premier Liga
The first edition of the Premier Liga took place in 2001 when the first league winner was Spartak Moscow. The teams are placed in 1 table, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 2 teams are relegated to the FNL. Each team plays overall 244 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 2 teams qualify for the Champions League main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for Champions League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for Europa League tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for Europa League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Premier League 19/20 season was Fedor Chalov with 15 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 20/21 is 2.54 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Zenit Saint Petersburg with the total capacity of 67,800. The highest attendance per game in the season Premier League 19/20 was 58,639. This was during the match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Rostov. The total attendance in Premier League 19/20 season was 3,042,117. The average attendance per game was 17,285.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Russian Football Union.
Top 8 important questions about Premier Liga
#1 Which team in Premier Liga has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Premier Liga is Spartak Moscow.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Premier Liga?
The current titleholder in Premier Liga is Zenit St. Petersburg.
#3 What rank of competition is Premier Liga in Russia?
Premier Liga is the level 1 division in Russia.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Premier Liga?
Overall 30 rounds are played in Premier Liga each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Premier Liga in 20/21?
The average number of goals in Premier Liga is 2.54 per game in 20/21.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Premier Liga after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Premier Liga.
#7 When does the Premier Liga start and when does it finish?
The Premier Liga usually starts in August and ends in May.
#8 How many groups are there in Premier Liga competition?
The teams in Premier Liga are placed in 1 group.