Premier League: Amendments to the championship rules of Ukraine

30.07.2018 15:51

As reported on official website of the Premier League, in the new edition of the Regulations of the All-Ukrainian football competitions among the teams of the Ukrainian Premier League clubs of the 2018/2019 season, changes have been made to the procedure for determining the places of teams in the UPL championships.

Article 22. Definition of places of teams in competitions.

1. For victory in matches the team is awarded three points, for a draw - one point, for defeat points are not accrued.

2. Team places are determined by the number of points scored in all matches.

3. In case of equality of points in two and / or more teams, the places of the teams are determined by the following indicators:

3.1. more points gained in personal meetings between these teams;

3.2. the best difference between goals scored and conceded between these teams;

3.3. more goals scored between these teams;

3.4. the best difference between goals scored and conceded in all matches;

3.5. more goals scored in all matches.

4. If the indicators specified in paragraph 3 of this Article are equal, a “golden match” shall be held to determine the winner of the championship, in other cases the places of the teams shall be determined by drawing lots conducted by the Directorate.

5. The decision on the venue and start time of the "golden match" is made by the Directorate.

6. "Golden Match" organizes and conducts UPL. All media, advertising and other commercial rights related to this match belong to UPL. The host team of the field is determined by drawing lots conducted by the Directorate.

7. If the main time of the "golden match" ends in a draw, then an additional time is assigned (two halves of 15 minutes without a break). If the extra time ends in a draw, a series of 11-meter strikes is assigned.

The changes have come into force with the start of the 2018-2019 season.