The 2016–17
Red Stripe Premier League
The Jamaica Premier League (formerly the National Premier League), commonly abbreviated as JPL and officially known as the J. Wray and Nephew Ltd., Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is sanctioned by the Jamaican Footb ...
is the highest competitive football league in
Jamaica
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. It is the 43rd edition of the competition. It started on September 4, 2016. For this season the teams qualifying for the playoffs were increased from four to six teams. Teams ranked from one to two would get a bye to the semi-final round and teams ranked 3 and 6 will play a two leg tie along with teams ranked 4 and 5 for the quarterfinal stage. The two legged tie still remains for the semi-final stage.
Changes from 2015–2016
*
Maverley Hughenden and
Jamalco were promoted from the Jamaican Major Leagues (second tier football).
*
Rivoli United and
Cavalier
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were relegated to the Jamaican Major Leagues (second tier football).
Teams
Team information.
Managerial Changes
League table
Playoffs
Bracket
Results
Quarterfinals
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Semi-finals
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Final
Top goalscorers
Updated as of March 4, 2017
References
External links
Jamaicafootballfederation.comNational Premier League
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National Premier League seasons
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