The 2012–13
Qatari League
The Qatar Stars League ( ar, دوري نجوم قطر), or the QSL, also called QNB Stars League for sponsorship reasons, is the top level football league in Qatar football league system. Contested by 12 teams, it operates on a system of promotio ...
, also known as Qatari Stars League was the 40th edition of top level football championship in
Qatar. The season started on 15 September 2012 and took a monthlong break from 21 December to 21 January 2013 due to the
Gulf Cup of Nations.
Lekhwiya were the defending champions.
Al-Sadd won the league for the 13th time in their history, making them the most successful team in the Qatar Stars League.
Teams
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Basketball clubs and teams
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* Al-Ahli Jeddah (basketbal ...
were relegated to the second level league after finishing bottom in the
2011–12 Qatar Stars League
The 2011-12 Qatari League, also known as Qatari Stars League was the 39th edition of top-level football championship in Qatar. The season started on 1 September 2011 and finished on 13 April 2012. Lekhwiya won the league title.
Teams
Al-Sailiya ...
campaign.
Al-Sailiya were promoted as the 2nd level champions and are back after one season away from the top flight.
Stadia and locations
1 Al Sailiya do not have a stadium of their own so will share with Al Rayyan.
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA
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eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Managerial changes
League Expansion
At the end of the season it was announced that the 2013–14 season would feature 14 teams. The decision to increase the numbers of teams means Al Sailiya – who finished bottom of the league – will avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Muaither – who lost to Al Arabi in the play-offs – will join as the 14th team.
The Second Division and the reserve league will also merge to create a stronger second tier.
League table
Relegation Playoff
Fixtures and results
Top scorers
:''As of 18 April 2013''
References
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Football in Qatar
Qatar Stars League
The Qatar Stars League ( ar, دوري نجوم قطر), or the QSL, also called QNB Stars League for sponsorship reasons, is the top level football league in Qatar football league system. Contested by 12 teams, it operates on a system of promotio ...
Stars League