The 2018–19 Botswana Premier League was the 42nd season of the

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, the top-tier

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league in

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, since its establishment in 1978. The season started on 18 August 2018. The league drew an average attendance of 1,300 per match.

Season summary

Township Rollers won their fourth consecutive Botswana Premier League after a 0–0 draw with Police XI on 27 May 2019. This season also featured the relegation of four-time champions

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, who only picked up five points from nine matches late in the season.

Team changes

Two teams were relegated after one year in the Botswana Premier League, TAFIC F.C. and

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. They were joined by last place finishers Gilport Lions. They were replaced by First Division North winners BR Highlanders, First Division South winners

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Season summary

Team changes

Teams

Stadiums and locations

Number of teams by district

League table

References