NORTH MACEDONIA 1.MFL
The First League of North Macedonia, also known as the 1. MFL, is the top professional soccer league in North Macedonia. It was founded in 1992 and is currently composed of 12 teams. The league is run by the Football Federation of North Macedonia.
Some key facts about the First League of North Macedonia:
• The First League of North Macedonia season typically runs from August to May.
• The league uses a points system, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss.
• The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. The bottom two teams are relegated to the second-tier North Macedonia Second League, while the team that finishes in 11th place enters a playoff with the team that finishes second in the North Macedonia Second League to determine which team will play in the First League of North Macedonia the following season.
• The most successful team in First League of North Macedonia history is FK Vardar Skopje, with a record 10 championships.
• The First League of North Macedonia also has a team in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League, which are continental competitions for the top club teams in Europe.
• Some of the most popular teams in the First League of North Macedonia include FK Vardar Skopje, FK Shkendija, and FK Pelister.