Before the independence of Montenegro, football clubs from that country played in different competitions. From 1945 to 2006, Montenegrin club played in the leagues of SFR Yugoslavia, FR Yugoslavia and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
Upon the independence referendum, Montenegrin Football Association established their own competitions, with the Montenegrin First League as a top tier.
As a part of the football system in SFR Yugoslavia, FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro, Montenegrin clubs played in different leagues. Below is the table with chronology of competition system and leagues in which played Montenegrin teams during the each period from 1945 to 2006.
Overall, seven different Montenegrin clubs played in the First League from 1946 to 2006. Most seasons played FK Budućnost (37) and FK Sutjeska (20). FK Rudar and FK Zeta played 6 seasons in First League, and FK Mogren 5 seasons. For one season, members of First League were FK Kom and FK Jedinstvo.
During the existence of SFR Yugoslavia, Montenegrin clubs which participated in the First League were FK Budućnost and FK Sutjeska. Budućnost was among the clubs which participated in the first season of Yugoslav First League (1946–47).
| Club | Seasons | First season | Last season | Matches | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FK Budućnost | 26 | 1946–47 | 1991–92 | 789 | 261 | 188 | 335 | 889:1114 |
| FK Sutjeska | 9 | 1964–65 | 1991–92 | 295 | 90 | 65 | 135 | 346:454 |
Due to fact that in new state union of FR Yugoslavia (later Serbia and Montenegro) were two republics, Montenegrin clubs find easier way to qualify for the First League. Among the clubs which played one or more seasons in the First League of FR Yugoslavia and, later, Serbia and Montenegro, were FK Budućnost, FK Sutjeska, FK Rudar, FK Mogren, FK Zeta, FK Kom and FK Jedinstvo.
| Club | Seasons | First season | Last season | Matches | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FK Budućnost | 11 | 1992–93 | 2005–06 | 368 | 125 | 78 | 165 | 385:512 |
| FK Sutjeska | 11 | 1992–93 | 2004–05 | 376 | 127 | 71 | 183 | 430:575 |
| FK Zeta | 6 | 2000–01 | 2005–06 | 192 | 83 | 38 | 71 | 269:250 |
| FK Rudar | 6 | 1993–94 | 2002–03 | 140 | 39 | 33 | 68 | 129:187 |
| FK Mogren | 5 | 1992–93 | 2002–03 | 170 | 44 | 35 | 91 | 171:289 |
| FK Kom | 1 | 2003–04 | 2003–04 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 21:67 |
| FK Jedinstvo | 1 | 2005–06 | 2005–06 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 18:72 |
There are 25 different Montenegrin clubs which played in Second League of SFR Yugoslavia, FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro, in the period from 1947 to 2006. In the second tier of national football championship played FK Sutjeska (30 seasons), FK Lovćen (27 seasons), FK Mladost (24 seasons), FK Budućnost (21 seasons), FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje (18 seasons), FK Bokelj (15 seasons), FK Mogren (12 seasons), FK Berane (10 seasons), FK Čelik (9 seasons), FK Rudar (9 seasons), FK Iskra (8 seasons), FK Mornar (6 seasons), OFK Petrovac (6 seasons), OFK Grbalj (4 seasons), FK Ibar (4 seasons), FK Zabjelo (4 seasons), FK Arsenal (3 seasons), FK Jedinstvo Herceg Novi (3 seasons), FK Kom (3 seasons), FK Dečić (2 seasons) and FK Zeta (2 seasons). One season in Second League played OFK Igalo, FK Jezero, FK Radnički Nikšić and FK Zora.
Football clubs from Montenegro played in the Yugoslav Second League since its founding in 1947, Montenegrin clubs won the champions title in second tier 14 times. From 1947 to 1992, 15 different Montenegrin clubs played in the Second League of SFR Yugoslavia.
Below is the list of Yugoslav Second League champions from Montenegro by seasons. Three clubs won the title - FK Budućnost - 6 times, FK Sutjeska (known as FK Nikšić, too) - 6 times and FK Lovćen - 2 times.
| Season | League | Champion | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947–48 | Second League | FK Budućnost | First League |
| 1955–56 | Second League - zone B | FK Lovćen | Playoffs/lost |
| 1956–57 | Second League - zone B | FK Lovćen | Playoffs/lost |
| 1957–58 | Second League - zone B | FK Sutjeska | First League |
| 1961–62 | Second League - East | FK Budućnost | First League |
| 1963–64 | Second League - East | FK Sutjeska | First League |
| 1965–66 | Second League - East | FK Sutjeska | First League |
| 1968–69 | Second League - South | FK Budućnost | Playoffs/lost |
| 1969–70 | Second League - South | FK Sutjeska | Playoffs/lost |
| 1970–71 | Second League - South | FK Sutjeska | First League |
| 1971–72 | Second League - South | FK Budućnost | Playoffs/lost |
| 1972–73 | Second League - South | FK Budućnost | Playoffs/lost |
| 1974–75 | Second League - East | FK Budućnost | First League |
| 1983–84 | Second League - East | FK Sutjeska | First League |
Overall, 15 different clubs from Montenegro participated in the Yugoslav Second League from season 1947/48 to 1991/92. Among them, FK Sutjeska, FK Lovćen, FK Budućnost and FK Mladost are only clubs which played more than 10 seasons in the Second League of SFR Yugoslavia.
Below is the list of Montenegrin clubs which played in Yugoslav Second League 1947-1992.
| Club | Seasons | First season | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Sutjeska | 27 | 1955–56 | 1990–91 |
| FK Lovćen | 21 | 1953–54 | 1985–86 |
| FK Budućnost | 18 | 1947–48 | 1975–76 |
| FK Mladost | 16 | 1955–56 | 1987–88 |
| FK Bokelj | 9 | 1951 | 1986–87 |
| FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje | 9 | 1955–56 | 1991–92 |
| FK Berane | 6 | 1955–56 | 1987–88 |
| FK Iskra | 3 | 1956–57 | 1971–72 |
| FK Arsenal | 3 | 1955–56 | 1957–58 |
| FK Jedinstvo Herceg Novi | 3 | 1955–56 | 1957–58 |
| FK Mogren | 3 | 1981–82 | 1991–92 |
| FK Čelik | 1 | 1968–69 | 1968–69 |
| FK Radnički | 1 | 1955–56 | 1955–56 |
| FK Rudar | 1 | 1972–73 | 1972–73 |
| FK Zabjelo | 1 | 1969–70 | 1969–70 |
During the period 1992-2006, Montenegrin clubs competed at second tier divisions which were a part of FR Yugoslavia / Serbia and Montenegro football system. There was four different periods and competition formats of Second League:
1992–93 - 1995–96 - Unified league
1996–97 - 1998–99 - Two divisions (east/west)
1999–2000 - Three divisions (north/east/west)
2000–01 - 2005–06 Four divisions (north/east/west/south - Montenegrin)
Bold - divisions in which played clubs from Montenegro
During the period 1992–2006, six different Montenegrin clubs won the title in FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro Second League - FK Mogren - 2 times, FK Rudar - 2 times, FK Zeta - 1, FK Kom - 1, FK Budućnost - 1 and FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje - 1. Below is the list of Yugoslav Second League champions from Montenegro by seasons (1992–2006).
| Season | League | Champion | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–98 | Second League - West | FK Mogren | First League |
| 1999–2000 | Second League - West | FK Zeta | First League |
| 2000–01 | Second League - South | FK Rudar | First League |
| 2001–02 | Second League - South | FK Mogren | First League |
| 2002–03 | Second League - South | FK Kom | First League |
| 2003–04 | Second League - South | FK Budućnost | First League |
| 2004–05 | Second League - Montenegro | FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje | First League |
| 2005–06 | Second League - Montenegro | FK Rudar | First League |
From the season 1992–93 until 2005–06, 22 Montenegrin teams played in the Yugoslav / Serbia and Montenegro Second League. Biggest number of seasons had FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje and FK Mogren (9). Below is the list of Montenegrin clubs which played in Yugoslav Second League 1992–2006.
| Club | Seasons | First season | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje | 9 | 1992–93 | 2004–05 |
| FK Mogren | 9 | 1994–95 | 2005–06 |
| FK Čelik | 8 | 1996–97 | 2003–04 |
| FK Mladost | 8 | 1996–97 | 2004–05 |
| FK Rudar | 8 | 1992–93 | 2005–06 |
| FK Bokelj | 7 | 1999–2000 | 2005–06 |
| FK Lovćen | 6 | 1993–94 | 2002–03 |
| FK Mornar | 6 | 1995–96 | 2005–06 |
| FK Iskra | 5 | 1994–95 | 2002–03 |
| OFK Petrovac | 5 | 2001–02 | 2005–06 |
| FK Berane | 4 | 1997–98 | 2000–01 |
| OFK Grbalj | 4 | 1999–2000 | 2005–06 |
| FK Ibar | 4 | 1997–98 | 2001–02 |
| FK Budućnost | 3 | 2001–02 | 2003–04 |
| FK Kom | 3 | 2002–03 | 2005–06 |
| FK Sutjeska | 3 | 1995–96 | 2005–06 |
| FK Zabjelo | 3 | 2000–01 | 2002–03 |
| FK Zeta | 2 | 1998–99 | 1999–2000 |
| FK Dečić | 2 | 2004–05 | 2005–06 |
| OFK Igalo | 1 | 1996–97 | 1996–97 |
| FK Jezero | 1 | 2002–03 | 2002–03 |
| FK Zora | 1 | 2005–06 | 2005–06 |
Yugoslav Third League is rank which existed five seasons, and 11 different Montenegrin clubs were part of it. League existed during the season 1950, and from 1988–89 to 1991–92. During the season 1950, competition was named Third League, and from 1988 to 1992 it was played under the name Inter-Republic League.
From the season 1950 until 1991–92, 8 Montenegrin teams played in the Yugoslav Third League. Biggest number of seasons had FK Berane and FK Bokelj (4). Below is the list of Montenegrin clubs which played in Yugoslav Third League.
| Club | Seasons | First season | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| FK Bokelj Kotor | 4 | 1988–89 | 1991–92 |
| FK Berane | 4 | 1988–89 | 1991–92 |
| FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje | 3 | 1988–89 | 1990–91 |
| FK Lovćen Cetinje | 3 | 1988–89 | 1991–92 |
| FK Mornar Bar | 3 | 1989–90 | 1991–92 |
| FK Mladost Podgorica | 2 | 1989–90 | 1991–92 |
| FK Mogren Budva | 2 | 1988–89 | 1989–90 |
| OFK Igalo | 1 | 1988–89 | 1988–89 |
| FK Rudar Pljevlja | 1 | 1991–92 | 1991–92 |
| FK Ribnica Podgorica | 1 | 1991–92 | 1991–92 |
| FK Sutjeska Nikšić | 1 | 1950 | 1950 |
From 1968, regional leagues are the lowest-rank competition in Montenegro. There are three leagues (North, Center, South). Regional system is still existing competition, known as Montenegrin Third League.
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Sport in Montenegro revolves mostly around team sports, such as football, basketball, handball, and volleyball. Other sports involved are boxing, tennis, swimming, judo, karate, athletics, table tennis, and chess.
The First League of Montenegro is the top football league in Montenegro. Founded in 2006, competition is headed by the Football Association of Montenegro. 10 teams participate in this league. The winner of the Montenegrin First League starts the qualifications for the UEFA Champions League from the second round. The second and third placed teams and Montenegrin Cup winner play in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Conference League. The last placed team is directly relegated to the Montenegrin Second League, and the two next lowest ranked teams play in Montenegrin First League playoffs.
The Montenegrin Second League is the second-top football league in Montenegro. It is headed by the Football Association of Montenegro. Second Montenegrin League consists of 10 participants. The top team qualifies for the First League of Montenegro, the second and third one contest in a playoff match against the 8th and 9th team from the First League, while the bottom-placed two teams are relegated to any of the three third-tier leagues, to be replaced by the two winners of a three-way promotion playoffs, contested by the winners of the three Third League divisions.
The 2006–07 Montenegrin First League season was the inaugural season of the league as Montenegro's top-tier football competition. Although the league existed before, it was previously a second-tier league, underneath the Serbo-Montenegrin First League. Upon the independence of Montenegro, and the establishment of a Montenegrin Football Association, the league became disassociated with the Serbo-Montenegrin league and thus was given its present position.
The Montenegrin Cup is the national football cup played in Montenegro, established in 2006. The winner of the cup is awarded a spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League if they have not already gained a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Most successful participants until now are FK Budućnost and FK Rudar with four titles.
The 2007–08 Montenegrin First League was the second season of the top-tier football in Montenegro, since the vote for Montenegrin independence split the Montenegrin FA from Serbia's. FK Jedinstvo and FK Berane were relegated to the second league, giving FK Bokelj their first time in the top league of Montenegro. The 2007-08 season began on 11 August 2007 and ended on 24 May 2008.
The 2008–09 Montenegrin First League was the third season of the top-tier football in Montenegro. The season began on 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009. The defending champions are Budućnost Podgorica.
The 2009–10 Montenegrin Cup was the fourth season of the Montenegrin knockout football tournament. The winner of the tournament received a berth in the second qualifying round of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League. The defending champions were Petrovac, who beat Lovćen in the final of the 2008–09 competition. The competition featured 30 teams. It started on 16 September 2009 and ended with the final on 19 May 2010.
The 2011–12 Montenegrin Cup was the sixth season of the Montenegrin knockout football tournament. The winner of the tournament received a berth in the first qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League. The defending champions were Rudar, who beat Mogren in the final of the 2010–11 competition. The competition featured 30 teams. It started on 24 August 2011 and ended with the final on 23 May 2012.
The 2012–13 Montenegrin First League was the seventh season of top-tier football in Montenegro. The season began on 11 August 2012 and ended on 1 June 2013. The mid-season winter break began on 2 December 2012 and ended on 7 March 2013. FK Budućnost Podgorica are the defending champions.
The 2012–13 Montenegrin Cup was the seventh season of the Montenegrin knockout football tournament. The winner of the tournament received a berth in the first qualifying round of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League. The defending champions were Čelik, who beat Rudar in the final of the 2011–12 competition. The competition featured 30 teams. It will start on 19 September 2012 and end with the final on 22 May 2013.
The 2013–14 Montenegrin Cup was the eighth season of the Montenegrin knockout football tournament. The winner of the tournament received a berth in the first qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. The defending champions were Budućnost, who beat Čelik in the final of the 2012–13 competition. The competition featured 30 teams. It started on 17 September 2013 and ended with the final on 21 May 2014.
The 2014–15 Montenegrin Cup was the ninth season of the Montenegrin knockout football tournament. The winner of the tournament received a berth in the first qualifying round of the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League. The defending champions were Lovćen, who beat Mladost in the final of the last competition. The competition featured 30 teams. It started on 24 September 2014 and ended with the final on 20 May 2015.
The 2016–17 Montenegrin First League was the eleventh season of the top-tier football in Montenegro. Mladost Podgorica are the defending champions. The season began on 6 August 2016 and ended on 27 May 2017; the relegation play-offs will follow.
The 2017–18 Montenegrin First League was the 12th season of the top-tier football in Montenegro. The season began on 5 August 2017 and ended on 26 May 2018. Budućnost Podgorica are the defending champions.
The 2018–19 Montenegrin Cup was the 13th season of the football tournament in Montenegro. The cup began on 28 August 2018 and ended on 30 May 2019. The winners of this competition earned a place in the UEFA Europa League.
The 1972–73 Montenegrin Republic League was the 28th season of Montenegrin Republic League. The season started in August 1972 and finished in June 1973.
The 2019–20 Montenegrin Cup was the 14th season of the knockout football tournament in Montenegro. The cup began on 28 August 2019, but wasn't finished due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 1979–80 Montenegrin Republic League was 35th season of Montenegrin Republic League. Season started in August 1979 and finished in May 1980.
