2023_Ýokary_Liga
2023 Ýokary Liga
Football league season
The 2023 Ýokary Liga was the 31st season of the Ýokary Liga, Turkmenistan's top division of association football.
Quick Facts Season, Dates ...
| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 April – 29 December[1] |
| Champions | FK Arkadag[2] (1st title) |
| AFC Champions League Two | FK Arkadag |
| AFC Challenge League | Ahal FK |
| Matches played | 62 |
| Goals scored | 191 (3.08 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Didar Durdyýew (27) [3] |
| Biggest home win | Arkadag 5–0 Nebitçi (13 May 2023) Nebitçi 6–1 Aşgabat (12 August 2023) Altyn Asyr 6–1 Köpetdag (19 August 2023) Altyn Asyr 7–2 Aşgabat (26 August 2023) Arkadag 6–1 Energetik (20 September 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Köpetdag 0–4 Arkadag (25 April 2023) Energetik 1–5 Arkadag (17 May 2023) Aşgabat 0–4 Ahal (23 August 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Altyn Asyr 7–2 Aşgabat (26 August 2023) |
| Longest winning run | Arkadag - (24) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Arkadag - (24) |
| Longest winless run | Arkadag - (24) |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of 20 September 2023. | |
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The champions were determined on the 23rd matchday, 3 December 2023. FC Arkadag claimed their first championship title in Turkmenistan Higher League, defeating FC Altyn Asyr 4–0.[4] FK Arkadag won the Turkmenistan Higher League in 2023 without dropping a single point.[5] This feat came within a 24 matches winning streak from 18 April 2023[6] to 20 December 2023,[7] a national record.[8][9] They became the first team ever in Turkmenistan to do so in a 24-game league season. FC Altyn Asyr finished second to FC Arkadag.
Prior to the start of the season, the Football Federation of Turkmenistan announced that the league season would consist of 9 teams, consist of three rounds, and begin on 14 April.[10]
9 teams competed in the league – the top 8 teams from the previous season and created in April 2023 FC Arkadag.[11] This was FC Arkadag first season in the Ýokary Liga.
More information Team, Location ...
| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadag | Arkadag | Nusaý Stadium | 5,000 |
| Ahal | Anau (Ahal Region) | Ashgabat Stadium | 20,000 |
| Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat | Buzmeyin Sport Complex | 10,000 |
| Aşgabat | Ashgabat | Ashgabat Stadium | 20,000 |
| Nebitçi | Balkanabat | Balkanabat Sport Complex (Balkan Region) | 10,000 |
| Energetik | Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy, Mary District (Mary Region) | Energetik Stadium (Mary) | 1,000 |
| Köpetdag Aşgabat | Ashgabat | Köpetdag Stadium | 26,000 |
| Merw | Mary (Mary Region) | Mary Sport Complex | 10,000 |
| Şagadam | Türkmenbaşy (Balkan Region) | Şagadam Stadium | 5,000 |
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Personnel and sponsoring
More information Team, Manager ...
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadag |  Wladimir Baýramow[12] |
Arslanmyrat Amanow[13] |
Jako[14] | Arkadag City |
| Ahal | Serdar Geldiýew |
Hummel [15] | TNÖ | |
| Altyn Asyr | Ýazguly Hojageldiýew |
Nike[16] | TM CELL | |
| Aşgabat | Said Seýidow |
Jako[17] | ||
| Nebitçi | Amanmyrat Meredow |
Jako | ||
| Energetik | Rahmanguly Baýlyýew |
Kelme[18] | ||
| Köpetdag Aşgabat | Tofik Şükürow |
Nike[19] | ||
| Merw | Witaliý Alikperow[20] |
Merdan Saparow[21] |
Jako[22] | Türkmengaz[23] |
| Şagadam | Aleksandr Klimenko |
Joma[24] |
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League table
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkadag (C, Q) | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 17 | +66 | 72 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two Playoffs |
| 2 | Altyn Asyr | 24 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 57 | 26 | +31 | 54 | |
| 3 | Nebitçi | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 31 | +10 | 43 | |
| 4 | Ahal | 24 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 38 | Qualification for AFC Challenge League group stage[lower-alpha 1] |
| 5 | Aşgabat | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 35 | 51 | −16 | 30 | |
| 6 | Köpetdag Aşgabat | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 31 | 49 | −18 | 28 | |
| 7 | Energetik | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 46 | −30 | 17 | |
| 8 | Şagadam | 24 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 41 | −25 | 14 | |
| 9 | Merw | 24 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 44 | −27 | 14 |
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Results
More information Home \ Away, AHA ...
| Home \ Away | AHA | ALT | ARK | ASG | ENE | KOP | MER | NEB | SAG | AHA | ALT | ARK | ASG | ENE | KOP | MER | NEB | SAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahal | 0–2 | 2–3 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 4–0 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | ||||||
| Altyn Asyr | 1–2 | 1–2 | 7–2 | 3–0 | 6–1 | 4–1 | 0–0 | 4–0 | 2–1 | 4–0 | 5–1 | 2–1 | ||||||
| Arkadag | 5–2 | 4–1 | 2–0 | 6–1 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 5–0 | 4–0 | 2–1 | 4–0 | 6–0 | 3–2 | ||||||
| Aşgabat | 0–4 | 0–1 | 2–4 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 1–1 | 1–4 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 3–0 | ||||||
| Energetik | 0–1 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 0–2 | 2–4 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 0–0 | ||||||
| Köpetdag Aşgabat | 1–3 | 1–1 | 0–4 | 1–4 | 1–2 | 4–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 1–3 | 2–1 | 2–2 | ||||||
| Merw | 2–1 | 0–1 | 0–3 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 | ||||||
| Nebitçi | 1–0 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 6–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 0–4 | 4–2 | 2–0 | 2–0 | ||||||
| Şagadam | 1–0 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–2 | 29 Dec | 1–2 | 0–0 | 2–1 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 27 December 2023. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Results by round
More information Team ╲ Round, Ahal ...
| Team ╲ Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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| Ahal | W | L | L | L | L | L | L | P | L | P | W | P | W | L | W | W | ||
| Altyn Asyr | D | W | P | W | D | W | W | L | W | W | L | P | P | W | W | W | W | |
| Arkadag | P | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | P | P | W | W | W | W | W | ||
| Aşgabat | W | P | L | W | L | W | L | L | W | D | P | L | W | L | L | L | D | |
| Energetik | L | L | W | L | L | P | L | W | L | P | W | W | L | L | P | L | L | L |
| Köpetdag Aşgabat | W | W | L | W | D | D | P | W | L | W | L | L | L | L | P | P | ||
| Merw | L | L | W | L | P | D | D | L | L | D | P | P | P | P | P | W | W | |
| Nebitçi | D | W | W | P | W | L | W | L | W | L | W | W | P | W | L | L | ||
| Şagadam | L | L | L | L | W | L | D | W | P | L | L | L | L | W | L | L | D |
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Updated to match(es) played on 20 September 2023. Source: [citation needed]
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Hat-tricks
More information Player, For ...
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didar Durdyýew | Arkadag | Energetik | 5–2 (H) | 26 May 2023 | [25] |
| Rakhman Muratberdiev | Ahal | Köpetdag Aşgabat | 6–1 (H) | 19 August 2023 | [26] |
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- Most wins – FC Arkadag (24) [27]
- Fewest losses – FC Arkadag (0) [28]
- Most goals scored – FC Arkadag (83) [29]
- Fewest goals conceded – FC Arkadag (17) [30]
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didar Durdyýew |
Arkadag | 27 [31][32] |
| 2 | Wahyt Orazsähedow |
Altyn Asyr | 12 |
| 3 | Myrat Annaýew |
Altyn Asyr | 11 |
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- "Arkadag topary taryhda ilkinji gezek çempionlyk derejesini gazandy". tff.com.tm. Turkmenistan Football Federation. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- "14-го апреля стартует чемпионат Туркменистана по футболу". tff.com.tm (in Russian). Football Federation of Turkmenistan. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ""Аркадаг" обыграл "Ахал" в стартовом матче 9 тура". tff.com.tm (in Russian). Football Federation of Turkmenistan. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- "Стартовал 14 тур чемпионата Туркменистана по футболу". tff.com.tm (in Russian). Football Federation of Turkmenistan. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.