23.07.2020

RPL General meeting rejects proposal to expand the league

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Sixteen clubs will play in the RPL next season.

At the general meeting of the Russian Premier Liga, Krylia Sovetov Samara’s proposal to  expand the league to 18 teams was put on the agenda. The RPL clubs considered the proposal and voted against increasing the number of participants for the RPL next season.

"The question of expanding the league to 18 teams in the 2020/21 season has been raised. Members of the assembly expressed support for the relegated clubs, but due to the difficult calendar in the upcoming season, the majority did not support this initiative. The regulations were approved by all clubs at the beginning of the season, then before resuming all agreed with the decision of the Executive Committee to cancel the play-offs when two teams were relegated.

“Of course, it is a pity for clubs that leave the league. It is a pity to lose Krylia, who have a rich history, a large support and excellent infrastructure. It is a pity for FC Orenburg, who got into a very difficult situation. We hope that they will return to the RPL next season," said Russian Premier Liga President Sergey Pryadkin.

The general meeting of the RPL approved the participants for next season. The league will be joined by Rotor Volgograd, who came first in the 2019/20 FNL, and FC Khimki, who came second.

Krylia Sovetov and Orenburg, who finished 15th and 16th in the 2019/20 RPL season, have been relegated.


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