2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League

The 2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League was the 25th season of the Azerbaijan Premier League, the Azerbaijani professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. Qarabağ were the defending champions, having won the previous season. The season began on 6 August 2016 and concluded on 29 April 2017.

Azerbaijan Premier League
Season2016–17
Dates6 August 2016 – 29 April 2017
ChampionsQarabağ
(5th title)
RelegatedAZAL
Champions LeagueQarabağ
Europa LeagueGabala
Inter Baku
Zira
Matches played112
Goals scored251 (2.24 per match)
Biggest home winQarabağ 6–0 AZAL
(9 September 2016)
Biggest away winNeftçi Baku 0–8 Gabala
(10 September 2016)
Highest scoringNeftçi Baku 0–8 Gabala
(10 September 2016)

On 16 April 2017, Qarabağ defeated Inter Baku 3–0 to successfully defend their league title - their fourth league title in a row and fifth overall.

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