The 2021–22

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was the 31st since its establishment. The league competition consisted of 16 teams. Earlier in 2021 it was discussed to expand the league to 20 teams with discontinuation of the UPL U-21 competitions, but that initiative was not realized. The competition was terminated at the PFL Council meeting on 6 May 2022 due to the

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Teams

This season, Ukrainian First League consisted of 16 teams.

Promoted teams

The following teams have been promoted from the

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: * Podillia Khmelnytskyi – first place in Group A ''(returning after 22 seasons, however FC Krasyliv that was playing as Podillya Khmelnytskyi last competed in the 2006–07 season)'' *

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– second place in Group A ''(debut)'' * Metalist Kharkiv – first place in Group B ''(debut, a phoenix club based on the Second League superfinal champions Metal Kharkiv)'' * Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih – second place in Group B ''(returning after 5 seasons, last competed in the 2015–16 as Hirnyk Kryvyi Rih)''

Relegated teams

The following team has been relegated from the

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: * Olimpik Donetsk – placed 13th ''(returning after 7 seasons, last competed in the 2013–14)''

Renamed teams

* FC Kramatorsk is a successor of FC Avanhard Kramatorsk which since May 30 was called Avanhard-SK Kramatorsk. *

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is a successor of FC Metal Kharkiv.

Location map

The following displays the location of teams.

Stadiums

The following stadiums were used as home grounds for the teams in the competition. The minimum capacity for stadiums of the First League clubs is set at 1,500 spectators.

Personnel and sponsorship

Managerial changes

League table

Results

Top goalscorers

Hat-tricks

⁴ Player scored four goals

Awards

Monthly awards

Round awards

Number of teams by region

References

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