The 1973 Soviet First League was the third season of the Soviet First League and the 33rd season of the Soviet second tier league competition.

Final standings

Number of teams by union republic Rank Union republic Number of teams Club(s)1 9Lokomotiv Moscow, Metallurg Lipetsk, Shinnik Yaroslavl, Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev, Zvezda Perm, Tekstilschik Ivanovo, Kuzbass Kemerevo, Elbrus Nalchik, Spartak Ordzhonikidze2 4Chernomorets Odessa, Metallurg Zaporozhye, Prykarpatye Ivano-Frankovsk, Metallist Kharkov3 1Nistru Kishinev Neftchi Baku Torpedo Kutaisi Stroitel Ashkhabat Pamir Dushanbe Shakhter Karaganda Alga Frunze

See also Soviet First League

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