The Macedonian First League (Macedonian:Македонска Прва лига} is the highest professional football competition in the Republic of Macedonia.
The competition is currently contested by 12 clubs, playing each other 3 times over 33 rounds. The winner of the league enters into the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, while the runner up is entered into the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Cup along with the winner of the Macedonian Cup. At the end of the season, the bottom 2 teams are relegated to the Macedonian Second League.
Teams
Teams in 2005/2006 Season
Previous Winners
- 1992/93 Vardar - champion without lost match, 27 wins and 7 draws
- 1993/94 Vardar
- 1994/95 Vardar
- 1995/96 Sileks
- 1996/97 Sileks
- 1997/98 Sileks
- 1998/99 Sloga Jugomagnat
- 1999/00 Sloga Jugomagnat
- 2000/01 Sloga Jugomagnat
- 2001/02 Vardar
- 2002/03 Vardar
- 2003/04 Pobeda
- 2004/05 Rabotnichki Kometal Skopje
- 2005/06 Rabotnichki Kometal Skopje
Number of League Wins
| Club | Winners | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Vardar | 5 | 1992/93, 1993/94, 1994/95, 2001/02, 2002/03 |
| Sileks Kratovo | 3 | 1995/96, 1996/97, 1997/98 |
| Sloga Jugomagnat | 3 | 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01 |
| Rabotnicki Kometal | 2 | 2004/05, 2005/06 |
| Pobeda | 1 | 2003/04 |