The Premier League, also identified as the Armenian Premier League, is a men’s league competition in Armenia. Follow live scores, fixtures, results and standings, while exploring player and team statistics across seasons recorded from 2012 through 2025.
Upcoming matches, Premier League
Regular Season - 8
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- Regular Season - 8
Gandzasar
FC Urartu
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- Regular Season - 8
FC Noah
Van
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- Regular Season - 8
Alashkert
Pyunik Yerevan
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- Regular Season - 8
BKMA
Sardarapat
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- Regular Season - 8
Ararat
Syunik
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- Regular Season - 8
Shirak
Ararat-Armenia
Gyumri City Stadium
Regular Season - 9
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- Regular Season - 9
Van
Gandzasar
Charentsavan City Stadium
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- Regular Season - 9
FC Urartu
Ararat
Urartu Stadium
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- Regular Season - 9
Syunik
No H2HShirak
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- Regular Season - 9
Sardarapat
No H2HFC Noah
Latest played matches, Premier League
Regular Season - 7
Regular Season - 3
Regular Season - 6
Premier League Standings
| Rank | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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FC Noah | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 21 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
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Pyunik Yerevan | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 17 | WWDWW |
| 3 |
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Ararat-Armenia | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 16 | WWLDW |
| 4 |
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Alashkert | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 14 | DWDWL |
| 5 |
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Sardarapat | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 11 | DLLWD |
| 6 |
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Shirak | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
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FC Urartu | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | LLDWW |
| 8 |
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BKMA | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | LWWLL |
| 9 |
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Ararat | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 6 | WLLLW |
| 10 |
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Van | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 19 | -15 | 4 | WLLDL |
| 11 |
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Gandzasar | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 3 | LLLLL |
| 12 |
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Syunik | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 2 | LDLDL |
Premier League Statistics
Top scorers 2026
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Top assists 2026
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Top key passes
Top tackles
Top yellow cards
Top red cards
Premier League teams participation since 2012
History
| Team | Nb participations |
|---|---|
| Pyunik Yerevan | 14 |
| FC Urartu | 14 |
| Ararat | 14 |
| Alashkert | 13 |
| Shirak | 13 |
| Gandzasar | 11 |
| Ararat-Armenia | 8 |
| FC Noah | 8 |
| Van | 6 |
| BKMA | 5 |
| Ulisses | 4 |
| Mika | 4 |
| Lori | 3 |
| West Armenia | 2 |
| Yerevan | 1 |
| Lernayin Artsakh | 1 |
| Sevan | 1 |
| Impuls | 1 |
| Noravank | 1 |
Premier League top scorer teams
Premier League About
Premier League is the Armenian Premier League, Armenia’s top-tier men’s professional football league and the summit of the country’s domestic football pyramid. Organised by the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA), it crowns the national champion and provides Armenia’s principal route into UEFA club competitions.
Identity and purpose
The competition exists to provide Armenia with a national championship contested by the country’s leading clubs. Its domestic role is matched by an international one: success in the league can lead to qualification for European football, giving clubs the opportunity to represent Armenia beyond the national game and strengthen the country’s sporting profile.
The league was established in 1992, following Armenia’s independence, and replaced the regional Soviet-era competitions that had previously provided the main framework for football in the territory. Its development formed part of the creation of a distinct Armenian football structure, with the FFA responsible for organising the competition and maintaining its sporting and regulatory standards.
Organisation and access
Entry to the Armenian Premier League is based on sporting performance and club eligibility. Clubs can retain their place by finishing safely in the top division or reach it through promotion from the Armenian First League. The promoted club must satisfy the relevant licensing requirements; access to the top flight is therefore determined by both competitive results and the ability to meet the required administrative, financial, infrastructure and sporting standards.
The FFA oversees the competition’s regulations, disciplinary procedures, medical and anti-doping controls, and the implementation of match technology where applicable. Clubs also operate within eligibility and registration rules designed to support the development of Armenian football. These rules typically include requirements for Armenian-trained players in the matchday squad and for local players to be on the pitch, although the precise application belongs to the regulations governing the relevant season.
League format and progression
The Armenian Premier League is a table-based league rather than a knockout tournament. It typically features around 10 teams and uses a multi-round-robin schedule, with clubs meeting each other several times during the season. Depending on the edition, the programme may use a triple or quadruple round-robin format, producing approximately 27 to 36 matches for each team. The fixture calendar is arranged before the season and is intended to distribute home and away matches across the competition.
The standings determine the principal outcomes. The team finishing first becomes Armenian champion and normally enters the UEFA Champions League qualifying pathway, typically beginning in the first qualifying round. Other high finishers, usually including the teams placed second and third, may qualify for UEFA Conference League qualifying, while the Armenian Cup winner also has a route into that competition. Exact European places can depend on the applicable UEFA access list and the distribution of domestic qualification positions for the relevant season.
At the other end of the table, the bottom-placed team is relegated to the Armenian First League. The leading second-tier club can be promoted, subject to licensing and other eligibility conditions. This gives every league position significance: the title race determines domestic and European ambitions, while the lower places decide which clubs remain in the top division.
Points, match rules and tie-breakers
The competition uses the standard football points system: three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. If teams finish level on points, positions are generally separated first by their head-to-head record, including head-to-head points and goal difference, followed by the number of matches won and then overall goal difference. The full hierarchy is governed by the regulations for the particular season, so later criteria should be read in that context rather than assumed to be permanent.
Matches are played under the Laws of the Game. Teams are typically permitted five substitutions, made through three designated substitution windows during play, subject to the competition regulations in force. The league’s registration framework can also place emphasis on locally trained players, linking match eligibility with the wider development of Armenian football.
Season calendar and sporting significance
The competition follows a summer-to-spring, or autumn-to-spring, calendar. A season normally begins in late July or August, pauses during the winter period, and concludes in May. This schedule divides the campaign into an opening phase before the winter break and a decisive second half in which the championship, European places and relegation positions are settled.
For supporters, the Armenian Premier League combines the continuity of a national league with the high stakes of European access and promotion and relegation. The champion earns more than a domestic honour: it gains the chance to enter UEFA Champions League qualifying. Clubs near the top compete for Conference League opportunities, while those at the bottom fight to preserve their place in Armenia’s leading division. Across its recorded coverage from 2012 through 2025, the competition provides the central season-long measure of club football in Armenia.