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North Macedonia First Football League 2026-27 season start

Overview

The 2026/27 season of North Macedonia’s First Football League opened in late July 2026 with a reduced lineup of ten clubs. The league format was altered to a ten-team, 36-round schedule, with each club playing five games per round. New entrant Shkëndija e Haraçinës qualified for the top division for the first time.

Early fixtures saw Tikveš establish dominance with a 5-1 victory over Arsimi and a 5-0 win against Bashkimi. By the third round, Tikveš held the league lead with a goal difference of 10-1, bolstered by recent squad additions Muhamed Elmas and Besar Gudzufi. Tikveš was scheduled to host Shkëndija Aračinovo at the City Stadium in Kavadarci to attempt a third consecutive win.

In other opening matches, Struga secured a 3-0 victory over debutants Shkëndija Aračinovo. Veteran Marjan Radeski opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, followed by a second-half goal from Shabanis. Shkëndija midfielder Besir Demiri praised the club’s “quality preparations” and “significant reinforcements,” while Struga coach Bledi Shkembi highlighted the team’s aim to reach European competition and called the new format “suitable” for Macedonian football. Other early league activity included Sileks hosting Skopje, with Sileks entering as favorites after a draw against Shkëndija Aračinovo.

As the league progressed, Shkëndija emerged as a primary contender. Following a 4-1 victory against Bregalnica, the Tetovo-based club secured its third consecutive win, moving alone to the top of the league table with nine points. The match featured goals from Trumchi, Krasnici, Nzenge, and a penalty by Zejnullai.

Entities

Shkëndija · Sileks · Jovan Popzlatanov · GFK Tikvesh 1930 Kavadarci · First Macedonian Football League

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Shkendija defeats Bregalnica 4-1 to lead Macedonian league

    Shkendija defeated Bregalnica 4-1 to maintain a perfect record of three wins in three matches, moving to the top of the First Macedonian Football League table.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    GFK Tikvesh seeks third consecutive win to maintain league lead

    League leaders GFK Tikvesh aim for a third consecutive win in the Macedonian First League as they host Shkendija Aracinovo, maintaining a perfect start to the season with a 10-1 goal difference.

  3. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia's First Football League begins 2026/27 season

    North Macedonia's First Football League kicks off 2026/27 with ten teams, a shortened match schedule, and Tikveshi's 5‑1 opening win over Arsimi.

  4. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Struga beats debutant Shkendija Aračinovo 3-0 in Macedonian league opener

    Struga beat debutants Shkendija Aračinovo 3-0 in the Macedonian league opener, with goals from Marjan Radeski and Shabanis. Coach Bledi Shkembi eyes European spots as the season begins.

Sources

24fudbal.com.mk · gol.mk · makfudbal.mk · portalb.mk · prizrenpress.com · slobodenpecat.mk · sport1.mk · sportski.mk · tocka.com.mk

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history