The 1953 Montenegrin Republic League was 8th season of Montenegrin Republic League. Season began in March 1953 and ended in June same year.
Just like in previous season, Yugoslav First League was the only league competition on Federal level. So, Montenegrin Republic League was once again second-tier competition. As there was no any Montenegrin representative in the First League, all the strongest sides played in Republic League.<br /> Members of 1953 Montenegrin Republic League were BuduÃÂnost, Sutjeska, LovÃÂen, RadniÃÂki Ivangrad, Iskra, Bokelj, Arsenal and Mornar.
While seven members placed directly, Mornar gained participation in 1953 season through qualifiers. Below are the results of qualifying rounds.<br /> Round one: Gorà ¡tak - Breznik 3-0; Jedinstvo - Bokeà ¡ka pobuna 3-0.<br /> Semifinals: Jedinstvo - Mornar 2-4; Gorà ¡tak - Mladost 0-3.<br /> Qualifier finals: Mladost - Mornar 1-1, 0-5.
During the eighth edition of Montenegrin Republic League, four teams struggled for the title - BuduÃÂnost, LovÃÂen, RadniÃÂki and Sutjeska. But, title race between BuduÃÂnost and LovÃÂen lasted until the final leg. With an away win against Arsenal (2-0), BuduÃÂnost gained the trophy which provided them another performance in the qualifiers for Yugoslav First League. From the other side, as a runner-up, LovÃÂen played in the qualifiers for Yugoslav Second League.<br /> During the season, BuduÃÂnost made a record win in club's history - at an away game against Iskra (13-1). Another double count of goals on one game made LovÃÂen against Arsenal (11-0).<br /> Season was also remembered by new editions of Montenegrin Derby with thousands of guest supporters on the stands of stadiums in Titograd and Nikà ¡iÃÂ.
BuduÃÂnost finished season with two defeats. Most goals (14) was seen on the game Iskra - BuduÃÂnost (1-13).
In the qualifiers for First League, BuduÃÂnost played against champions of Republic Leagues of SR Serbia (RadniÃÂki Beograd and SR Macedonia (RabotniÃÂki Skopje. After four games, BuduÃÂnost was a last-placed team with one point. So, BuduÃÂnost failed to make a comeback to Yugoslav First League, but they became a member of restored competition in Yugoslav Second League. Season 1953 was the last one which BuduÃÂnost spent in Montenegrin Republic League.
In the qualifiers for Second League, LovÃÂen played against representatives of Republic Leagues of SR Serbia (MaÃÂva à  abac and Napredak Kruà ¡evac) and SR Macedonia (Rabotnik Bitola. After six games, LovÃÂen finished as a second-placed team in the group, which meant promotion to Yugoslav Second League.