1997–98 Vyshcha Liha

The 1997–98 Vyshcha Liha season was the 7th since its establishment and the 2nd since the establishment of the Professional Football League (PFL). FC Dynamo Kyiv were the defending champions.

Teams

This season, the Vyshcha Liha remained at 16 teams.

Promotions

• Metalurh Donetsk, the champion of the 1996–97 Ukrainian First League – (debut)
• Metalurh Mariupol, the third-place runner-up of the 1996–97 Ukrainian First League – (debut)

Relegated teams

• Kremin Kremenchuk – relegated after six seasons in the top flight.
• Nyva Vinnytsia – relegated after four seasons in the top flight.

Renamed

• During a winter break, Zirka-NIBAS Kirovohrad changed its name to Zirka Kirovohrad.

Location

Managers

Changes

League table

Results

Top goalscorers

See also

• 1997–98 Persha Liha
• 1997–98 Druha Liha
• 1997–98 Ukrainian Cup

External links

• ukrsoccerhistory.com - source of information