The 2001 Meistriliiga was the eleventh season of the Meistriliiga, the top division of men's association football in Estonia. The competition was organized by the Estonian Football Association (Eesti Jalgpalli Liit) and took place during the 2001 calendar year, typically commencing in early spring and concluding in late autumn.
Format
The league comprised a fixed number of clubs (generally eight to ten during this period) that competed in a double round‑robin system, playing each opponent twice at home and twice away for a total of 28 matches per club. Teams received three points for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. The club with the highest point total at the end of the season was crowned champion and qualified for the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. The lowest‑placed teams faced relegation to the Esiliiga, Estonia’s second‑tier league.
Season timeline
- Opening match: Early March 2001 (exact date not confirmed).
- Final round of matches: Late November 2001 (exact date not confirmed).
Participating clubs
The clubs that competed in the 2001 season were members of the Estonian Football Association and held licences for top‑division play. The exact list of participating teams for this season is not confirmed.
Championship outcome
Accurate information about the champion, runner‑up, and final league table for the 2001 Meistriliiga is not confirmed.
Statistical leaders
Details regarding the top goal scorer, best goalkeeper, and other individual awards for the 2001 season are not confirmed.
Relegation and promotion
The specific clubs that were relegated to the Esiliiga and promoted to the Meistriliiga for the following 2002 season are not confirmed.
Historical context
The Meistriliiga was established in 1992 following Estonia’s restoration of independence. By 2001, the league had become the principal competition for professional football in the country, serving as the primary pathway for Estonian clubs to participate in European club competitions.
Notes
- The information provided reflects the general structure and typical practices of the Meistriliiga during the early 2000s.
- Precise details for the 2001 season, such as exact dates, participating clubs, final standings, and individual statistics, are not confirmed in publicly available reliable sources.