2013–14 Iran Pro League were the first season since 2006 that 16 teams participated in the competition. In the previous season, 18 teams participated in the league.
Rules and regulations
The Iranian football clubs who participate in 2013–14 Iran Pro League were allowed to have up to maximum 38 players (including up to maximum 4 non-Iranian players) in their player lists, which will be categorized in the following groups:[1]
Up to maximum 21 adult (without any age limit) players
Up to maximum 9 under-23 players (i.e. the player whose birth is after 21 March 1990).
Up to maximum 5 under-21 players (i.e. the player whose birth is after 1 January 1993).
Up to maximum 3 under-19 players (i.e. the player whose birth is after 1 January 1995).
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Managerial changes
Before the start of the season
During the season
Foreign Players
League table
Updated to match(es) played on 11 April 2014. Source: FIFA.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions; (R) Relegated Notes:
^ a b c d eEsteghlal, Malavan, Damash, Persepolis and Tractor Sazi were deducted 1 point due to poor fan behavior in their home matches.
Hossein Faraki was awarded as the best coach of the season.
Attendances
Average home attendances
Updated to games played on 11 April 2014 Source: Iranleague.ir Notes: Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances Esteghlal Khuzestan and Gostaresh played last season in Azadegan League
Highest attendances
Notes: Updated to games played on 11 April 2014. Source: Iranleague.ir