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| Season | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Lokomotiv Tashkent (3rd title) |
| Relegated | Neftchi Fergana |
| AFC Champions League | Lokomotiv Pakhtakor AGMK |
| Matches played | 506 |
| Goals scored | 626 (1.24 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |  Tiago Bezerra (17) |
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The 2018 Uzbekistan Super League (known as the Pepsi Uzbekistan Super League for sponsorship reasons) was the 27th season of top level football in Uzbekistan since 1992. Lokomotiv Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2017 campaign. [1]
On 21 November 2017 according to UzPFL management decision the Uzbek League was officially renamed to Uzbekistan Super League starting from 2018 season. The number of teams playing in top division of Uzbek football is reduced from 16 to 12. [2]
The draw for the 2018 Super League season was held on 3 February 2018. The first matchday is scheduled for 1 March 2018. [3]
Sementchi, the winner of 2017 Uzbekistan First League did not participate in new Super League season. The club failed to pass licensing procedures like Mash'al Mubarek. [4] These both clubs have been replaced by Neftchi Fergana and Sogdiana Jizzakh which according to 2017 season have been relegated to First League.
| Club | Coach | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Kit sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGMK |  Viktor Kumykov | Olmaliq | AGMK Stadium | 12,000 | Adidas |
| Bunyodkor |  Mirjalol Qosimov | Tashkent | Bunyodkor Stadium | 34,000 | Jako |
| Bukhoro | Ulughbek Baqayev | Bukhara | Bukhara Arena | 22,700 | Macron |
| Kokand 1912 | Numon Hasanov | Kokand | Kokand Stadium | 10,500 | Joma |
| Lokomotiv | Andrey Fyodorov | Tashkent | Lokomotiv Stadium | 8,000 | Joma |
| Metallurg | Andrey Shipilov | Bekabad | Metallurg Stadium | 15,000 | Joma |
| Nasaf | Ruziqul Berdiyev ru | Qarshi | Qarshi Markazi Stadium | 16,000 | Adidas |
| Navbahor | Ilkhom Muminjonov | Namangan | Namangan Markazi Stadium | 22,000 | Jako |
| Neftchi | Sergey Kovshov | Ferghana | Istiqlol Stadium | 20,000 | Joma |
| Pakhtakor |  Shota Arveladze | Tashkent | Pakhtakor Stadium | 35,000 | Adidas |
| Sogdiana | Sergey Lushan | Jizzakh | Soghdiana Stadium | 11,650 | Joma |
| Qizilqum | Hamidjon Aktamov | Zarafshan | Progress Stadium | 12,500 | Joma |
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurg | Rustam Mirsodikov | Resigned | 25 December 2017 | Pre-season | Andrey Shipilov | 25 December 2017 [5] |
| Sogdiana | Igor Shkvyrin | Resigned | 27 December 2017 | Pre-season | Alexander Mochinov | 27 December 2017 |
| Neftchi | Vadim Abramov | 27 December 2017 | Pre-season | Sergey Kovshov | 27 January 2018 | |
| Sogdiana | Alexander Mochinov | Sacked | 7 April 2018 | 12th | Sergey Lushan | 7 April 2018 [6] |
| Lokomotiv | Andrey Miklyaev | Resigned | 19 April 2018 | 10th | Andrey Fyodorov | 19 April 2018 [7] |
The number of foreign players is restricted to five per USL team. A team can use only five foreign players on the field in each game.
In bold: Players that have been capped for their national team.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakhtakor | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 12 | +24 | 47 | Qualification to Championship Round |
| 2 | Lokomotiv | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 21 | +14 | 40 | |
| 3 | Bunyodkor | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 26 | +9 | 40 | |
| 4 | Navbahor | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 18 | +11 | 37 | |
| 5 | Metallurg | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 33 | |
| 6 | Bukhoro | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 32 | |
| 7 | Kokand 1912 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 20 | +1 | 28 | Relegation Round |
| 8 | AGMK | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 28 | −2 | 26 | |
| 9 | Nasaf | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 26 | |
| 10 | Qizilqum | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 29 | −9 | 23 | |
| 11 | Sogdiana | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 32 | −15 | 17 | |
| 12 | Neftchi | 22 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28 | −16 | 15 |
Teams keep records from regular stage (10 matches) against championship round opponents.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokomotiv (C) | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 17 | +20 | 46 | Qualification to the 2019 AFC Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Pakhtakor | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 17 | +21 | 37 | Qualification to the 2019 AFC Champions League preliminary round 2 |
| 3 | Navbahor | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 31 | |
| 4 | Bunyodkor | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 27 | |
| 5 | Metallurg | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 28 | −16 | 19 | |
| 6 | Bukhoro | 20 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 41 | −27 | 10 |
Teams keep records from regular stage (10 matches) against relegation round opponents.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nasaf | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 34 | |
| 8 | Qizilqum | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 31 | |
| 9 | Kokand 1912 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 28 | |
| 10 | AGMK | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 27 | Qualification to the 2019 AFC Champions League preliminary round 2 and relegation play-off |
| 11 | Sogdiana | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 23 | −5 | 24 | Relegation play-off |
| 12 | Neftchi (R) | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 26 | −12 | 18 | Relegation to Uzbekistan Pro League |
| Sogdiana | 3–1 | Mash'al |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Sardor Rakhmanov  79' (pen) |
| AGMK | 1–0 | Istiqlol |
|---|---|---|
| Uladzislaw Kasmynin 77' | Report |
Sogdiana and AGMK will play in 2019 Uzbekistan Super League next season.
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| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Bezerra | Pakhtakor | 17 |
| 2 |  Esmaël Gonçalves | Pakhtakor | 16 |
| 3 | Marat Bikmaev | Lokomotiv | 14 |
| 4 | Bobur Abdikholikov | Nasaf | 13 |
| 5 |  Jovan Đokić | AGMK | 11 |
| Murod Kholmukhamedov | Kokand 1912 | ||
| Jovlon Ibrokhimov | Bunyodkor | ||
Uzbekistan Super League, also called Coca-Cola Uzbekistan Super League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of professional football in Uzbekistan. It is operated under the auspices of the Uzbekistan Professional Football League and Uzbekistan Football Association. It was founded in 1992 and currently played with 14 teams. The top team qualifies to the group stage of the AFC Champions League.
The 2011 Uzbek League season was the 20th season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since independence in 1992.
The 2011 season was Pakhtakors 20th season in the top Uzbek League in Uzbekistan. Pakhtakor competed in Uzbek League, Uzbek Cup and AFC Champions League tournaments.
The 2009 FC Bunyodkor season was the 3rd season in the Uzbek League in Uzbekistan. Bunyodkor competed in Uzbek League, Uzbekistani Cup and AFC Champions League tournaments.
The 2008 season was Bunyodkor's second season in the Uzbek League in Uzbekistan. Bunyodkor competed in the Uzbek League, the Uzbek Cup and AFC Champions League tournaments.
The 2012 Uzbek League season was the 21st season of top level football in Uzbekistan since independence in 1992. Bunyodkor were the defending champions from the 2011 campaign. The draw for the 2012 Uzbek League season took place on January 6, 2012.
The 2013 Uzbek League season was the 22nd season of top level football in Uzbekistan since independence in 1992. Pakhtakor were the defending champions from the 2012 campaign.
The 2014 season was Bunyodkors 8th season in the Uzbek League in Uzbekistan, of which they were the defending Champions having won the 2013 title. Bunyodkor failed to defend their title, finish the season in 4th position. Bunyodkor won the Uzbekistan Super Cup, reached the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League, where they were defeated by Al-Hilal, and the final of the Uzbekistan Cup.
The 2015 Uzbek League was the 24th season of top level football in Uzbekistan since independence in 1992. Pakhtakor were the defending champions from the 2014 campaign.
The 2016 Uzbek League was the 25th season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since 1992. Pakhtakor were the defending champions from the 2015 campaign.
The 2017 Uzbek League was the 26th season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since 1992. Lokomotiv Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2016 campaign.
The 2018 season is Bunyodkor's 12th season in the Uzbek League.
The 2020 Uzbekistan Super League was the 29th season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since its establishment on 1992. Pakhtakor Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2019 campaign.
The 2021 Uzbekistan Super League is the 30th season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since its establishment on 1992. Pakhtakor Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2020 campaign.
The 2021 season was Bunyodkor's 15th season in the Uzbekistan Super League; they finished the season in fifth position and reached the semi-final of the Uzbekistan Cup.
The 2020 season was Pakhtakor Tashkent's 29th season in the Uzbek League in Uzbekistan.
The 2021 season was Pakhtakor Tashkent's 30th season in the Uzbek League in Uzbekistan.
The 2022 Uzbekistan Super League was the 31st season of top-level football in Uzbekistan since its establishment on 1992. Pakhtakor Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2021 campaign, and successfully defended their title.
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The 2022 season was Bunyodkor's 16th season in the Uzbekistan Super League; they finished the season in eighth position and reached the Round of 16 of the Uzbekistan Cup.
