This page displays the live, auto-updating Russian Premier League table for the current season. Whether you are tracking a favourite club, analysing the title race, or monitoring the relegation battle, our data feed delivers accurate standings you can trust throughout the football year. We adhere to strict editorial standards – learn more about how we keep data accurate.
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Standings update automatically through the season. Data via ESPN.
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How to read the Russian Premier League table
The table shows each club’s position (Pos), matches played (P), wins (W), draws (D), losses (L), goals for (GF), goals against (GA), goal difference (GD) and points (Pts). If two or more teams are level on points, the league organiser applies tiebreakers in this order: head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, overall goal difference, overall goals scored, and, if still level, a neutral play-off match. Our editorial policy ensures the data behind these tiebreakers is as reliable as possible.
Format
The Russian Premier League consists of 16 clubs playing a double round-robin format — each team plays every other side twice, home and away — for a total of 30 match rounds per season. The campaign typically runs from July to May, with a winter break between December and March.
Promotion, relegation & qualification
The champion of the Russian Premier League qualifies for the UEFA Champions League group stage, while the runner-up enters the Champions League qualifying rounds. The third- and fourth-placed teams earn places in the UEFA Europa League or Conference League, depending on the season’s allocation.
At the bottom of the table, the 15th- and 16th-placed teams are directly relegated to the Football National League (FNL). The 13th- and 14th-placed teams enter a two-legged relegation play-off against the 4th- and 3rd-placed teams from the FNL, respectively.
What to watch in the table
- Title race: The battle for first place typically involves historic clubs competing for the championship trophy.
- European qualification: The fight for the top four positions determines which teams represent the league on the continental stage.
- The relegation scrap: Sixteenth and fifteenth places mean automatic relegation; fourteenth and thirteenth places carry the risk of a play-off.
- Mid-table momentum: Clubs in the middle of the standings often build toward a stronger campaign in the following season.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the Russian Premier League table updated?
The table updates live during matches and shortly after official results are confirmed. Our data feed refreshes automatically, so you always see the latest standings.
How many teams are in the Russian Premier League?
There are 16 clubs in the Russian top flight. This number has been consistent for many seasons.
How many rounds are there in a season?
The season consists of 30 match rounds, as each of the 16 teams plays every other team twice — home and away.
Who gets relegated from the Russian Premier League?
The two lowest-placed teams (15th and 16th) are automatically relegated. The teams that finish 13th and 14th enter a two-legged relegation play-off against opponents from the Football National League.
What tiebreakers are used if teams are level on points?
Head-to-head points between the tied teams are considered first, followed by head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored, overall goal difference, and overall goals scored. If the tie persists, a neutral play-off match may be used, though this is rare.
Explore more tables
Compare standings from other competitions: check the Premier League table, La Liga table, Bundesliga table, and Champions League group standings. For a full list of leagues, visit our all tables page. Our data is maintained with editorial integrity – report any issues via our corrections policy and learn more about how we keep data accurate.