2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga

Slovenian PrvaLiga
Season2017–18
Dates15 July 2017 – 27 May 2018
ChampionsOlimpija Ljubljana (2nd title)
RelegatedAnkaran
Champions LeagueOlimpija Ljubljana
Europa LeagueMaribor
Domžale
Rudar Velenje
Matches played180
Goals scored500 (2.78 per match)
Best PlayerSenijad Ibričić[1]
Top goalscorerLuka Zahović
(18 goals)
Biggest home winDomžale 6–0 Ankaran
Celje 7–1 Ankaran
Biggest away winGorica 0–6 Maribor
Highest scoringCelje 7–1 Ankaran
Longest winning run11 matches
Domžale
Longest unbeaten run18 matches
Olimpija
Longest winless run11 matches
Triglav
Longest losing run5 matches
Triglav
Highest attendance13,000
Olimpija 0–0 Maribor
Lowest attendance25
Triglav 2–0 Krško
Total attendance214,675
Average attendance1,199

The 2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga (also known as the Prva liga Telekom Slovenije for sponsorship reasons) was the 27th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 15 July 2017 and ended on 27 May 2018.[2]

Competition format

Each team played 36 matches (18 home and 18 away). Teams played four matches against each other (2 home and 2 away).

Teams

A total of ten teams contested the league, including eight from the 2016–17 Slovenian PrvaLiga and two promoted from the 2016–17 Slovenian Second League.

Stadiums and locations

Seating capacity only; some stadiums also have standing areas. Ankaran played their home matches in Dravograd and Nova Gorica since their stadium, ŠRC Katarina, did not met PrvaLiga criteria.

Aluminij Ankaran Celje Domžale
Aluminij Sports Park Dravograd Sports Centre Stadion Z'dežele Domžale Sports Park
Capacity: 600 Capacity: 1,918 Capacity: 13,059 Capacity: 3,100
Gorica
Krško
Nova Gorica Sports Park Matija Gubec
Capacity: 3,100 Capacity: 1,470
Maribor Olimpija Ljubljana Rudar Velenje Triglav Kranj
Ljudski vrt Stožice Stadium Ob Jezeru City Stadium Stanko Mlakar Stadium
Capacity: 12,702 Capacity: 16,038 Capacity: 1,864 Capacity: 2,060

Personnel and kits

Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
Aluminij Slovenia Oliver Bogatinov Slovenia Matic Vrbanec Zeus Sport Talum, Zavarovalnica Sava
Ankaran Slovenia Vlado Badžim Slovenia Jan Pahor Nike None
Celje Slovenia Dušan Kosič Slovenia Jure Travner Legea Droga, Cinkarna Celje
Domžale Slovenia Simon Rožman Slovenia Dejan Milić Joma Tark
Gorica Slovenia Miran Srebrnič Slovenia Alen Jogan Erreà Hit, E 3
Krško Slovenia Alen Ščulac Slovenia Marko Krajcer Erima GEN, Kostak
Maribor Slovenia Darko Milanič Brazil Marcos Tavares Adidas Zavarovalnica Sava, Nova KBM, Radio City
Olimpija Ljubljana Croatia Igor Bišćan Slovenia Branko Ilić Nike None
Rudar Velenje Slovenia Marijan Pušnik Slovenia David Kašnik Joma None
Triglav Kranj Slovenia Siniša Brkić Slovenia Elvis Džafić Peak Domplan

Managerial changes

Team Outgoing manager Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Celje Slovenia Tomaž Petrovič 29 August 2017[3] 8th Slovenia Dušan Kosič 1 September 2017[4]
Triglav Kranj Slovenia Anton Žlogar 25 September 2017[5] 10th Slovenia Siniša Brkić 25 September 2017[6]
Krško Croatia Stipe Balajić 28 November 2017[7] 8th Slovenia Alen Ščulac 28 December 2017[8]
Aluminij Austria Slobodan Grubor 22 December 2017[9] 8th Slovenia Oliver Bogatinov 29 December 2017[10]

League table

Standings

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Olimpija Ljubljana (C) 36 23 11 2 61 17 +44 80[a] Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2 Maribor 36 24 8 4 76 28 +48 80[a] Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[b]
3 Domžale 36 22 7 7 79 31 +48 73
4 Rudar Velenje 36 15 5 16 50 49 +1 50[c]
5 Celje 36 14 8 14 56 51 +5 50[c]
6 Gorica 36 14 5 17 40 48 −8 47
7 Krško 36 9 7 20 36 61 −25 34
8 Aluminij 36 8 9 19 40 63 −23 33
9 Triglav Kranj (O) 36 7 7 22 29 68 −39 28 Qualification for the relegation play-offs
10 Ankaran (R) 36 5 11 20 33 84 −51 26 Relegation to Slovenian Second League
Source: PrvaLiga (in Slovene), Soccerway, UEFA.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Away goals scored; 8) Fair play ranking; 9) Draw.[11]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Olimpija Ljubljana were ahead of Maribor on head-to-head away goals scored: Olimpija 3 goals, Maribor 1 goal.
  2. ^ Olimpija Ljubljana qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2017–18 Slovenian Football Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to them as the cup winners was passed to the fourth-placed team.
  3. ^ a b Rudar Velenje were ahead of Celje on head-to-head points: Rudar 9 pts, Celje 3 pts.

Results

PrvaLiga play-off

A two-legged play-off between Triglav Kranj, the ninth-placed team in the PrvaLiga and Drava Ptuj, the second-placed team in the 2. SNL, was played in June 2018. The winner, Triglav Kranj, secured a place in the 2018–19 PrvaLiga season.

Drava Ptuj1–2Triglav Kranj
  • Rešek 14'
 Report
Attendance: 800
Referee: Matej Jug
Triglav Kranj4–2Drava Ptuj
 Report
  • Bizjak 30', 34'
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Dejan Balažič

Triglav Kranj won 6–3 on aggregate.

Awards

Annual awards

PrvaLiga Player of the Season

PrvaLiga U23 Player of the Season

PrvaLiga Team of the Season

Slovenian PrvaLiga Team of the 2017–18 season – SPINS XI.
Player Team Position Ref.
Slovenia Jasmin Handanović Maribor Goalkeeper
Slovenia Tilen Klemenčič Domžale Defender
Slovenia Elvedin Džinić Celje Defender
Slovenia Branko Ilić Olimpija Ljubljana Defender
Slovenia Martin Milec Maribor Defender
Slovenia Rudi Požeg Vancaš Celje Midfielder
Portugal Ricardo Alves Olimpija Ljubljana Midfielder
Bosnia and Herzegovina Senijad Ibričić Domžale Midfielder
Brazil Marcos Tavares Maribor Forward
Slovenia Lovro Bizjak Domžale Forward
Slovenia Matej Poplatnik Triglav Kranj Forward

See also

References

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  9. ^ STA (22 December 2017). "Slobodan Grubor ni več trener Aluminija" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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