The 2013–14 I liga was the sixth season of the Polish I liga under its current title, and the sixty-sixth season of the second highest division in the Polish football league system. The season began on 27 July 2013 and concluded on 7 June 2014.
According to the competition rules, all clubs are required to field at least one youth player (born on 1993 or later and Polish or trained in Poland) in every game (except for the times when the only youth player on the roster is sent off or unable to continue playing).
Changes from last season The following teams have changed division since the 2012-13 season.
To I liga Promoted from II liga East Puszcza Niepołomice Wisła Płock Promoted from II liga West Chojniczanka Chojnice Energetyk ROW Rybnik Relegated from Ekstraklasa GKS Bełchatów
From I liga Relegated to II liga West Polonia Bytom Warta Poznań Demoted ŁKS Łódź Promoted to Ekstraklasa KS Cracovia Zawisza Bydgoszcz
Notes ŁKS Łódź were demoted from 2012–13 I liga as they withdrew from the competition after playing 20 out of 34 games. A successor club AP ŁKS Łódź competes in 2013–14 Łódź IV liga. Before the start of the season GKS Bogdanka returned to their former name Górnik Łęczna.
Teams Of the 18 participating teams, 13 remain following the 2012–13 I liga. They are joined by four teams promoted from the 2012–13 II liga and one relegated from the 2012–13 Ekstraklasa.
On 8 June 2013, Puszcza and Wisła Płock were promoted to the I liga from the eastern group of II liga after Pelikan Łowicz's 2–1 loss to Stal Rzeszów. A day later, Energetyk ROW and Chojniczanka joined them as champions and runners-up of II liga West following Bytovia's 4–0 loss to MKS Kluczbork.
On 28 May 2013 the PZPN announced their final decision that highly indebted Polonia Warsaw will be demoted from Ekstraklasa. Had they improved their financial situation, Polonia would be eligible to play in 2013–14 I liga. However, the club again failed to meet the Polish FA's financial criteria and will play in the North Mazovia IV liga. As a result, the 15th placed teams of the 2012–13 Ekstraklasa (Ruch Chorzów) and the 2012–13 I liga (Okocimski KS Brzesko) avoided relegation.
On 2 June 2013, GKS Bełchatów were relegated from the Ekstraklasa despite winning the final game against Piast Gliwice, as the other relegation threatened team Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała defeated Widzew Łódź 2–1.
Team overview
Stadia and locations Team Stadium Capacity Arka Gdynia Stadion GOSiR 15,139 Chojniczanka Chojnice Stadion Miejski Chojniczanka 1930 3,500 Dolcan Ząbki Stadion Dolcanu 2,100 Energetyk ROW Rybnik Stadion MOSiR 10,340 Flota Świnoujście Stadion OSiR Wyspiarz 4,500 GKS Bełchatów GIEKSA Arena 5,238 GKS Katowice Stadion GKS Katowice 9,511 GKS Tychy Stadion Miejski w Jaworznie 7,000 Górnik Łęczna Stadion Górnika Łęczna 7,200 Kolejarz Stróże Stadion Kolejarza Stróże 2,000 Miedź Legnica Stadion im. Orła Białego 6,244 Okocimski KS Brzesko Stadion Okocimskiego KS 3,000 Olimpia Grudziądz Stadion im. Bronisława Malinowskiego 5,250 Puszcza Niepołomice Stadion Puszczy 1,000 Sandecja Nowy Sącz Stadion im. Ojca W. Augustynka 5,000 Stomil Olsztyn Stadion OSiR 16,800 Nieciecza Stadion Bruk-Bet 2,093 Wisła Płock Stadion im. Kazimierza Górskiego 12,800 Okocimski played 1 home game at Stadion Suche Stawy (cap. 7,000) in Kraków. Puszcza played 1 home game at Stadion Suche Stawy (cap. 7,000) in Kraków. Stomil played 1 home game at Stadion OSiR (cap. 4,998) in Ostróda.
Personnel and sponsoring
Team Manager Chairman Team captainKit Manufacturer Sponsor Arka Gdynia Adidas Polnord, Gdynia OSiR Chojniczanka Chojnice Adidas Skiba, Ginter, Eurostandard, Wodnik Dolcan Ząbki Adidas Dolcan, Ząbki Energetyk ROW Rybnik Adidas Rybnik Flota Świnoujście Jako Leszek Zakrzewski, Świnoujście GKS Bełchatów Adidas Polska Grupa Energetyczna GKS Katowice Macron Katowice GKS Tychy Nike Tyskie, Tyski Sport Górnik Łęczna Jako Bogdanka Coal Mine Kolejarz Stróże Nike Cargosped, Fonmix Miedź Legnica Adidas DSA Okocimski KS Brzesko Select Okocim, Can-Pack S.A., Blach Stal Olimpia Grudziądz Nike TBD Puszcza Niepołomice Nike Niepołomice Sandecja Nowy Sącz Adidas Wiśniowski, Fakro Stomil Olsztyn RG Teamwear Galeria Warmińska, Arbet, Olsztyn Termalica Bruk-Bet Nieciecza KS Nike Termalica, Georyt Wisła Płock Zina Płock
League table
Results
Season statistics Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Dariusz ZjawińskiDolcan Ząbki212 Michał MakGKS Bełchatów153 Grzegorz PiesioDolcan Ząbki134 Arkadiusz AleksanderArka Gdynia125 Idrissa CisséEnergetyk ROW Rybnik11 Daniel FerugaEnergetyk ROW Rybnik11 Łukasz NowakPuszcza Niepołomice11 Paweł SmółkaGKS Tychy11
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