The 1996–97 Vyshcha Liha season was the 6th since its establishment.
FC Dynamo Kyiv
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were the defending champions.
Preseason changes
Number of teams in the league was reduced from 18 to 16. Vyshcha Liha became a member of the newly established
Professional Football League of Ukraine
The Professional Football League of Ukraine (; also known as PFL) is a non-for-profit sports association of professional football (sports) clubs also known as the Football Clubs Association "Professional Football League of Ukraine". It is a co ...
.
Teams
Promotions
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Vorskla Poltava
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, the champion of the
1995–96 Ukrainian First League
1995–96 Ukrainian First League was the fifth season of the Ukrainian First League which was easily won by Vorskla Poltava. The season started on August 4, 1995, and finished on July 1, 1996.
Promotion and relegation Promoted teams
Two clubs pro ...
– ''(debut)''
Renamed
Before the start of season CSKA-Borysfen Kyiv was replaced with CSKA Kyiv which played in tier 3. Just before the start of new 1996–97 season a scandal took place related to ownership.
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Location
Managers
''Notes:'' Games between Dynamo Kyiv and CSKA Kyiv were played at the Republican Stadium.
Changes
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
See also
* 1996–97 Ukrainian First League
1996–97 Ukrainian First League was the sixth season of the Ukrainian First League which was won by Metalurh Donetsk. The season started on August 4, 1996, and finished on June 20, 1997.
Promotion and relegation Promoted teams
Three clubs promot ...
* 1996–97 Ukrainian Second League
The 1996–97 Ukrainian Second League was the sixth season of 3rd level professional football in Ukraine. The competition commenced on 10 August 1996 and ended on 21 June 1997.
Teams Promoted teams
Six teams have been promoted from the 1995– ...
* 1996–97 Ukrainian Cup
The 1996–97 Ukrainian Cup was the sixth annual edition of Ukraine's association football, football knockout competition, the Ukrainian Cup.
This season for all amateur clubs was revived separate competition (1996–97 Ukrainian Amateur Cup, Ama ...
References
External links
ukrsoccerhistory.com - source of information
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Ukrainian Premier League seasons
1996–97 in Ukrainian association football leagues
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