Montenegrin Third League
The Third League of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Treća Crnogorska Liga / Трећа црногорска лига) is the third top football league in Montenegro. It is headed by the Football Association of Montenegro. At the season 2015/16, 22 teams participate in this league, divided in three regions. Top team from each region qualifies for the playoff from which top 2 teams qualify for the Second League of Montenegro.
Regions
During the season 2015/16, Third league is divided in three regions. Among them, 9 participants are on North region, 7 on Central and 6 on South region.
North region
The North Region League is organised by Football Association of Northern Region (cities of Pljevlja, Bijelo Polje, Berane, Rožaje, Plav, Gusinje, Mojkovac, Andrijevica, Žabljak, Šavnik and Plužine). During the season 2015/16, there are 9 clubs competing in this region:
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Komovi | Andrijevica | Prljanije | 300 |
| FK Polimlje | Murino | Murino | 100 |
| FK Tekstilac | Bijelo Polje | Gradski | 5,000 |
| FK Petnjica | Petnjica | Gusare | 500 |
| FK Pljevlja | Pljevlja | Pod Golubinjom | 10,000 |
| FK Napredak | Berane | Gradski | 11,000 |
| OFK Durmitor | Žabljak | Ravni Žabljak | 1,000 |
| FK Gusinje | Gusinje | Gradski | 3,000 |
| FK Fair Play | Bijelo Polje | Gradski | 5,000 |
Central region
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| Country |
 Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 (current format) |
| Number of teams | 7 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Montenegrin Second League play-offs |
| Relegation to | none |
| Domestic cup(s) | Qualifiers for Montenegrin Cup |
| Website | Srednja regija FSCG |
The Central Region League is organised by Football Association of the Central Region of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Fudbalski savez Srednje regije Crne Gore or Srednja regija FSCG).[1] The Central region covers approximately 70% of Montenegrin football territory. The municipalities within Central region include: Podgorica Capital City, Nikšić, Danilovgrad, Mojkovac, Plužine and Kolašin, as well as Tuzi and Golubovci. Fifty-four football clubs with over 4000 football players are registered within Montenegrin Central Region. There are 7 clubs competing in this region during the season 2015/16:
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Zabjelo | Podgorica | Zabjelo | 300 |
| FK Crvena Stijena | Podgorica | Tološi | 700 |
| FK Ribnica | Podgorica | Kamp FSCG | 1,050 |
| FK Čelik | Nikšić | Željezara | 2,000 |
| FK Gorštak | Kolašin | Lug | 1,900 |
| OFK Mladost Lješkopolje | Donja Gorica | Stari ribnjak | 200 |
| FK Zora | Spuž | Željeznička stanica | 1,700 |
South region
The South Region League is organised by Football Association of South Region (cities of Cetinje, Bar, Kotor, Tivat, Ulcinj, Herceg Novi and Budva). There are 6 clubs competing in this region (season 2015/16):
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Arsenal | Tivat | Park | 2,000 |
| FK Otrant | Ulcinj | Olympic | 1,500 |
| FK Hajduk | Bar | Topolica | 5,000 |
| FK Sloga Bar | Stari Bar | Topolica | 5,000 |
| FK Sloga Radovići | Radovići | Radovići | 300 |
| FK Orjen | Zelenika | Zelenika | 100 |
Champions
At the end of season, champions of each region qualifies for the playoff from which top 2 teams qualify for the Second League of Montenegro. Since its establishing, champions of Third League were:
| Season | North | Central | South |
|---|---|---|---|
Promotion playoff
The three regional winners play off for two places in Montenegrin Second League 2015/16.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
P = Promoted
| Promoted to the Montenegrin Second League |
External links and references
- Football Association of Montenegro - Official Site
- Football Association of the Central Region of Montenegro - Official Site
References
- ↑ "Football Association Central region of Montenegro". Srednja regija FSCG.
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