Football league season
The 2008 Russian First Division was the 17th edition of Russian First Division. There were 22 teams.
Teams
15 clubs placed 3–17 in 2007 Russian First Division, 2 clubs relegated from 2007 Russian Premier League and 5 zone winners from 2007 Russian Second Division took part in the league:
Location of teams in
2008 Russian First DivisionOn 23 October 2008 FC Zvezda Irkutsk had to stop participation in the league due to lack of funds, their main sponsor Interavia airlines is having financial problems at the time.[1] Zvezda failed to fulfil four last fixtures.
Standings
Source: PFL, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd matches won; 3rd head-to-head (points, matches won, goal difference, goals scored, away goals scored); 4th goal difference; 5th goals scored; 6th away goals scored
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head record: Salyut-Energia – Vityaz 0–2, Vityaz – Salyut-Energia 1–0.
- ^ Zvezda Irkutsk deducted 18 points for failing to pay for player transfers.
Results
Source: PFL (in Russian)
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
- ^ a b c d Zvezda Irkutsk were unable to play these matches and were awarded to the opposing team 3–0.
Top goalscorers
See also
References
- ^ Interavia lets Irkutsk footballers down
