The 1996-97 Azerbaijan Top League was contested by 16 teams and won by Neftchi Baku. Champions are Garabag Agdam thanks to "youth points" from the U-15 and U-16 Championships.

Teams

Stadia and locations

¹Qarabağ played their home matches at

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before moving to their current stadium on 3 May 2009.Стадион в Гузанлы одобрен ПФЛ

League table

Results

Season statistics

Top scorers

References

External links

RSSSF
APL Stats
Azerbaijan Premier League seasons

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