2017–18 Persian Gulf Pro League

The 2017–18 Persian Gulf Pro League (formerly known as Iran Pro League) was the 35th season of Iran's Football League and 17th as Persian Gulf Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Persepolis were the defending champions. The season featured 14 teams from the 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League and two new teams promoted from the 2016–17 Azadegan League: Pars Jonoubi Jam as champions and Sepidrood. The league started on 27 July 2017 and ended on 27 April 2018. Persepolis won the Pro League title for the fourth time in their history, a total 11th Iranian title.

Persian Gulf Pro League
Season2017–18
ChampionsPersepolis
4th Pro League title
11th Iranian title
RelegatedNaft Tehran
Meshki Pooshan
Champions LeaguePersepolis
Zob Ahan
Esteghlal
Saipa
Matches played240
Goals scored508 (2.12 per match)
Top goalscorerAli Alipour (19 goals)
Best goalkeeperAlireza Beiranvand (17 clean sheets)
Biggest home winZob Ahan 6–0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
(15 September 2017)
Biggest away winSiah Jamegan 0–5 Sepahan
(23 February 2018)
Highest scoringZob Ahan 6–0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
(15 September 2017)
Longest winning run7 matches
Paykan
Longest unbeaten run18 matches
Persepolis
Longest winless run13 matches
Siah Jamegan
Longest losing run5 matches
Siah Jamegan
Highest attendance100,000
Esteghlal – Persepolis
(1 March 2018)
Lowest attendance0 (spectator ban)
Sepahan – Tractor Sazi
(20 November 2017)
Esteghlal Gostaresh
(25 November 2017)
Persepolis – Naft Tehran
(5 January 2018)
Foolad – Padideh
(31 March 2018)
Total attendance2,138,049
Average attendance9,060
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