2026 Ýokary Liga
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Season2026
Dates4 April –
Matches20
Goals60 (3 per match)
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 April – |
| Matches | 20 |
| Goals | 60 (3 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Arkadag 7–1 Merw (5 April 2026) |
| Biggest away win | Köpetdag 0–3 Altyn Asyr (11 April 2026) |
| Highest scoring | Arkadag 7–1 Merw (5 April 2026) |
| Longest winning run | Arkadag (5) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Arkadag (5) |
| Longest winless run | Aşgabat (5) Köpetdag (5) |
| Longest losing run | Aşgabat (4) Köpetdag (4) |
← 2025 2027 →
All statistics correct as of 26 April 2026. | |
The 2026 Ýokary Liga is the 34th edition of the top tier professional Yokary Liga football annual competition in Turkmenistan administered by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan.
FK Arkadag entered the season as the three-time defending champions, having won their 3rd consecutive league title in the previous season.
Prior to the start of the league season, it was announced that eight teams would participate in the season, beginning on 4 April.[1]
Teams
| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadag | Arkadag | Nusaý Stadium Arkadag Stadium |
3,000 10,000 |
| Ahal | Anau (Ahal Region) | Ashgabat Stadium Babarap Sport Complex [2] |
20,000 1,000 |
| Altyn Asyr | Ashgabat | Buzmeyin Sport Complex | 10,000 |
| Aşgabat | Ashgabat | Ashgabat Stadium Babarap Sport Complex [3] |
20,000 1,000 |
| Nebitçi | Balkanabat (Balkan Region) | Balkanabat Sport Complex | 10,000 |
| Köpetdag | Ashgabat | Köpetdag Stadium | 26,000 |
| Merw | Mary (Mary Region) | Mary Sport Complex | 10,000 |
| Şagadam | Türkmenbaşy (Balkan Region) | Şagadam Stadium Balkanabat Sport Complex [4] |
1,500 10,000 |
Personnel and sponsoring
| Team | Manager/Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadag |  Wladimir Baýramow[5] |
Abdy Bäşimow[6] |
Jako[7] | Arkadag City |
| Ahal | Eziz Annamukhammedov |
Elman Tagaýew[8] |
Hummel [9] | TNÖ / Dragon Oil[8] |
| Altyn Asyr | Ýazguly Hojageldiýew |
|
Adidas[10] | TM CELL |
| Aşgabat | Tofik Shukurov |
Kelme[11] | ||
| Nebitçi | Aleksandr Klimenko |
Wezirgeldi Ylýasow[12] | Adidas[12] | Mitro International Limited[13] |
| Köpetdag | Berdy Khotdyev |
Kelme[14][15] | ||
| Merw | Rakhmanguly Baylev |
Jako[16] | Türkmengaz[16] | |
| Şagadam | Maksatmyrat Şamyradow |
Kelme[17] | Yug-Neftegaz Private Limited[17] / Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries[17] |
Coaching changes
| Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming coach | Date of appointment | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahal | Welsähet Öwezow | Pre-Season | Pre-Season | Eziz Annamukhammedov | Pre-Season | [18] | |
| Merw | Jemşit Orazmuhammedow | Rakhmanguly Baylev | |||||
| Şagadam | Ali Gurbani | Maksatmyrat Şamyradow |
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkadag | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 15 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two Playoffs |
| 2 | Altyn Asyr | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 10 | Qualification for AFC Challenge League group stage |
| 3 | Şagadam | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 9 | Qualification for the Silk Way Cup group stage |
| 4 | Ahal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 8 | Qualification for the Silk Way Cup qualifying round |
| 5 | Merw | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 7 | |
| 6 | Nebitçi | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 6 | |
| 7 | Aşgabat | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | −7 | 1 | |
| 8 | Köpetdag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 April 2026. Source: TFF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
Results
Results by round
Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of matches played 26 April 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didar Durdyýew |
Arkadag | 4 |
| Serdar Guliyev |
Şagadam | ||
| Mekan Ashyrov |
Altyn Asyr | ||
| 4 | Mekan Yazmuradov |
Merw | 3 |
| Begench Mamiev |
Nebitçi | ||
| Avdyresul Abdyev |
Merw | ||
| Suleiman Mirzoev |
Ahal | ||
| 8 | Resul Khojaev |
Arkadag | 2 |
| Rovshegeldy Halmamedov |
Altyn Asyr | ||
| Sokhbet Allanurov |
Şagadam/Aşgabat | ||
| 11 | Oraz Orazov |
Ahal | 1 |
| Islam Annamuradov |
Ahal | ||
| Khakmukhamed Bashimov |
Ahal | ||
| Yakupmuhamed Govshudov |
Ahal | ||
| Mekan Amaniyazov |
Köpetdag | ||
| Rakhman Muratberdyev |
Arkadag | ||
| Ilyas Charyev |
Arkadag | ||
| Ikhlas Toydzhanov |
Arkadag | ||
| Bayram Ataev |
Arkadag | ||
| Khoshgeldy Khojovov |
Altyn Asyr | ||
| Vakhyd Orazsakhadov |
Aşgabat | ||
| Begenchmurad Muradov |
Altyn Asyr | ||
| Nurylla Raimbaev |
Aşgabat | ||
| Ali Khaidarov |
Merw | ||
| Guvanch Berdimuradov |
Merw | ||
| Magtymberdy Berenov |
Ahal | ||
| Begenç Akmämmedow |
Arkadag | ||
| Arslan Urazov |
Şagadam | ||
| Ikhlas Makhtymov |
Şagadam | ||
| Shamammet Khydyrov |
Arkadag | ||
| Mukam Nazyev |
Merw | ||
| Didar Didarov |
Aşgabat | ||
| Arslan Saparov |
Köpetdag | ||
| Abdy Bashimov |
Arkadag | ||
| Arzuvguli Saparguliev |
Arkadag | ||
| Yakhshysahed Dovletgeldyev |
Şagadam | ||
| Nazar Tovakelov |
Ahal | ||
| Bashim Gurbanberdiev |
Ahal |
Own goals
Discipline
Red cards
- As of match played 26 April 2026