The 1999 season in the Latvian Higher League, named ''

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'', was the ninth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained

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from the

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on 6 September 1991. Eight teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.

Final table

Match table

Top scorers

Awards

Skonto FC 1999

References

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