2016 in Estonian football

This page summarizes 2016 in Estonian football.

Football in Estonia
Season2016
Men's football
MeistriliigaFC Infonet
EsiliigaJK Tulevik Viljandi
Esiliiga BFC Kuressaare
II LiigaPaide Linnameeskond U21
III LiigaRaplamaa JK
IV LiigaRaasiku FC Joker II
Estonian CupFC Flora Tallinn
Small CupTartu FC Merkuur
SupercupFC Infonet
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National teams

The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.

  Win  Draw  Loss

Senior

Friendly matches

v  Estonia
6 January 2016 Sweden  1–1  Estonia Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
21:00 UTC+04Ishak 70'(Report)Prosa 56'Stadium: Armed Forces Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Ahmed Salem Khalfan Binshaqui Alaleeli (U.A.E)
v  Norway
24 March 2016 Estonia  0–0  Norway Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 UTC+03(Report)Stadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 2,892
Referee: Andrew Dallas (Scotland)
v  Serbia
29 March 2016 Estonia  0–1  Serbia Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 UTC+03(Report)Kolarov 81'Stadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 2,858
Referee: Arnold Hunter (Ireland)
v  Andorra
1 June 2016 Estonia  2–0  Andorra Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 UTC+03Kruglov 24'
Liivak 90'
ReportStadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 4,658
Referee: Sergejus Slyva
v  Estonia
8 June 2016 Portugal  7–0  Estonia Lisbon, Portugal
19:00 UTC+01C. Ronaldo 36', 45'
Quaresma 39', 77'
Danilo Pereira 55'
Mets 61' (o.g.)
Eder 80'
ReportStadium: Estadio da Luz
Attendance: 52,536
v  Malta
31 August 2016 Estonia  1–1  Malta Pärnu, Estonia
19:00 UTC+03Zenjov 57'ReportEffiong 59'Stadium: Pärnu Rannastaadion
Attendance: 2,515
Referee: Michael Tykgaard
v  Estonia
22 November 2016 Antigua and Barbuda  0–1  Estonia Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
01:00 UTC+03ReportMarin 27'Stadium: Antigua Recreation Grounds
Referee: Tristley Bassue

Baltic Cup 2016

v  Estonia
29 May 2016 Lithuania  2–0  Estonia Klaipeda, Lithuania
16:00 UTC+03Valskis 30'
Fedor Cernych 45'
ReportStadium: Klaipeda Stadium
Attendance: 3,700
Referee: Aleksandrs Anufrijevs
v  Latvia
4 June 2016 Estonia  0–0  Latvia Tallinn, Estonia
19:00 UTC+03ReportStadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 1,982
Referee: Gediminas Mazeika

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying

v  Gibraltar
7 October 2016 Group H Estonia  4–0  Gibraltar Tallinn, Estonia
21:45 UTC+03Käit 47', 70'
Vassiljev 52'
Mošnikov 88'
ReportStadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 4,678
Referee: Aleksei Eskov
v  Greece
10 October 2016 Group H Estonia  0–2  Greece Tallinn, Estonia
21:45 UTC+03ReportTorosidis 2'
Stafylidis 61'
Stadium: A. Le Coq Arena
Attendance: 4,467
Referee: István Vad
v  Estonia
13 November 2016 Group H Belgium  8–1  Estonia Brussels, Belgium
20:45 UTC+02Meunier 8'
Mertens 16', 68'
Hazard 25'
Carrasco 62'
Lukaku 83', 88'
ReportAnier 29'Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium
Attendance: 37, 128
Referee: Alexandru Tudor

Promotion and relegation

Pre-season

LeaguePromoted to leagueRelegated from league
Meistriliiga
Esiliiga
Esiliiga B
II Liiga
III Liiga
  • JK Narva Trans II2
  • FC Kiviõli Irbis II2
  • Dnipro2
  • Rapla JK Atli2
  • SK Eestimaa Kasakad2
  • Tallinna FC Soccernet
  • FCF Tallinna Ülikool II2
  • Keila JK II2
  • Vändra JK Vaprus II2
  • Saaremaa JK aameraaS2
  • Saaremaa Malev2
IV Liiga
  • FC Helios Tartu
  • Viljandi JK Tulevik III
  • Tallinna FC Castovanni Eagles II
  • Raasiku FC Joker II
  • Türi JK Ganvix II
  • Tallinna FC Transferwise
  • Tallinna FC Eston Villa II
  • Rumori Calcio Tallinn
  • FC Haapsalu Harrastajad
  • Raasiku Valla FC2
  • Tallinna FC Saksa Premium2
  • Tartu FC Bronx Wood2
  • Tartu JK Taara2
  • Tabivere RSK2
  • Läänemaa JK Haapsalu II2
  • FC Haiba3

1. Club was relegated to II Liiga
2. Club was dissolved
3. Club emerged with JK Kernu Kadakas

League tables

Meistriliiga

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Infonet Tallinn (C)3624847433+4180Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2Levadia Tallinn3624667730+4778Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[a]
3Nõmme Kalju3622957028+4275
4Flora Tallinn36211059631+6573
5Sillamäe Kalev36149136555+1051
6Paide Linnameeskond36146165861−348
7Tartu Tammeka36125194365−2241
8Narva Trans36118176068−841
9Pärnu Linnameeskond (O)3652292498−7417Qualification for the relegation play-offs
10Rakvere Tarvas (R)36033315113−983Relegation to the Esiliiga
Source: Estonian Football Association (in Estonian), UEFA, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-off (only if deciding champion); 3) Less matches awarded against; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Matches won; 7) Goal difference; 8) Goals scored; 9) Away goals scored; 10) Fairplay ranking.[1][2]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:

Esiliiga

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Tulevik (C, P)36285310638+6889Promotion to Meistriliiga
2Flora U21[a]3620887847+3168
3Infonet II[a]36182169881+1756
4Maardu Linnameeskond36166148375+854Qualification for the promotion play-offs
5Levadia U21[a]36155168169+1250
6Santos36161196370−749
7Tallinna Kalev36136175658−245
8Nõmme Kalju U21[a] (R)36125196286−2441Qualification for the relegation play-offs
9Vaprus (R)3688204896−4832Relegation to the Esiliiga B
10Järve (R)3686224297−5530
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: Esiliiga (in Estonian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-off (only if deciding champion); 3) Less matches awarded against; 4) Matches won; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Goal difference; 8) Goals scored; 9) Away goals scored; 10) Fairplay ranking.[3]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:

Esiliiga B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Kuressaare (C, P)36237611748+6976Promotion to the Esiliiga
2Elva (P)36215106739+2868
3Welco (O, P)36204127450+2464Qualification for the promotion play-offs
4Tammeka U2136185138964+2559
5Tallinna Kalev II[a]36167137253+1955
6Sillamäe Kalev II36165157061+953
7Joker361410127466+852
8Viimsi (O)36156155664−851Qualification for the relegation play-offs
9Flora U19[a] (R)3647252785−5819Relegation to II liiga
10Tulevik II[a] (R)36423026142−11614
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: Esiliiga B (in Estonian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-off (only if deciding champion); 3) Less matches awarded against; 4) Matches won; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Goal difference; 8) Goals scored; 9) Away goals scored; 10) Fairplay ranking.[4]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:

II Liiga

North/East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Merkuur (C, P)2618449947+5258Promotion to Esiliiga B
2Lokomotiv2615746733+3452Qualification to Promotion/relegation playoffs
3Lasnamäe Ajax2615655538+1751
4Narva2613678458+2645
5Tabasalu2612775648+843
6Levadia III2612595851+741
7Dünamo25114104847+137
8TJK Legion25111135459−534
9Võru2697104648−234
10Noorus2687116665+131
11Santos II2684145668−1228
12Piraaja2666143361−2824Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-off
13Rada (R)2663173285−5321Relegation to III Liiga
14Irbis (R)2631222469−4510
Updated to match(es) played on 23 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

South/West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Paide II (C, P)2621419224+6867Promotion to Esiliiga B
2Keila (P)2620249332+6162Qualification to Promotion/relegation playoffs
3Nõmme United26193413138+9360
4Pärnu2619079849+4957
5Saue2616468547+3852
6Viimsi II2612596049+1141
7Tõrva26121136052+837
8FC Kuressaare II2695125569−1432
9Imavere2693147077−730
10Ganvix2685134759−1229
11Forza2672175093−4323
12Ararat (R)26531841101−6018Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-off
13Kose (R)2640222089−6912Relegation to III Liiga
14Rummu Dünamo (R)26212327154−1277
Updated to match(es) played on 23 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

III Liiga

North

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Reliikvia (C, P)2217146526+3952Promotion to II Liiga
2Hell Hunt2215345635+2148Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
3Retro2213456644+2243
4Kalev III2213366330+3342
5Castovanni2212464531+1440
6Eston Villa229496152+931
7Kalju III2284103943−428
8Štrommi2274115568−1325
9Igiliikur2262142155−3420
10Saku2261152954−2519Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
11Piraaja II (R)2244143062−3216Relegation to IV Liiga
12Olympic (R)2234152353−3013
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Maardu United (C, P)2218048534+5154Promotion to II Liiga
2Infonet III2215436527+3849Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
3Järve II2213185440+1440
4Ambla Vallameeskond2212285953+638
5Väätsa22120104557−1236
6Maardu LM II22120106257+536
7Harju JK Laagri2210397158+1333
8Järva-Jaani2291125656028
9JK Loo2281133969−3025
10Koeru2271143365−3222Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
11Tarvas II (R)2260162962−3318Relegation to IV Liiga
12Kaitseliit Kalev (R)2231181636−2010
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

South

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1FC Otepää (C, P)2216248445+3950Promotion to II Liiga
2Tarvastu2214537735+4247Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
3EMÜ2214177653+2343
4FC Vastseliina2213457440+3443
5Tartu2213365435+1942
6Welco II2210754231+1137
7Tääksi2292114958−929
8Suure-Jaani2283114649−327
9Fauna2280145160−924
10Põlva (R)2251161668−5216Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
11Navi (R)2251164662−1616Relegation to IV Liiga
12Valga (R)22211927107−807
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Raplamaa JK (C, P)2219037720+5757Promotion to II Liiga
2Pärnu Vaprus (P)2219036922+4757Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
3Nõmme United II22161511349+6449
4Läänemaa JK2215258116+6547
5Zenit Tallinn2211297657+1935
6Poseidon22102104749−232
7Lihula JK2275104648−226
8Pakri2282124846+226
9Kernu2262143065−3520
10Kärdla (R)2253143762−2518Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
11Ajax Lasnamäe II (R)22331617103−8612Relegation to IV Liiga
12Lelle (R)22121912116−1045
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

IV Liiga

North/East

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Joker II (C, P)1815037525+5045Promotion to III Liiga
2Kristiine (P)1812154834+1437
3Depoo (P)1811254739+835
4Soccernet1810085135+1630Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
5Castovanni II189274743+429
6Ganvix II189183939028
7Twister1853104265−2318
8TransferWise1853104354−1118
9Reaal1834113050−2013
10Tallinna Jalgpalliselts1822142763−368
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

North/West

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Trummi (C, P)1816118230+5249Promotion to III Liiga
2Märjamaa (P)1811343522+1336
3Rumori Calcio (P)1810354924+2533
4Toompea (P)188463833+528Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
5Tallinna JK Augur187383839−124
6Tabasalu II186665443+1124
7Haapsalu1862103648−1220
8Jalgpallihaigla1852112868−4017
9Eston Villa II1852113255−2317
10Majandusmagister1822141646−308
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

South

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Tammeka U19 (C, P)1815038619+6745Promotion to III Liiga
2FC Jõgeva Wolves (P)1811256950+1935
3Tulevik III (P)1811164329+1434Qualification to Promotion/relegation play-offs
4Võru FC Helios189184143−228
5Elva II188283236−426
6Helios Tartu1842122161−4014
7Roosu1802161165−542
Updated to match(es) played on 9 October 2016. Source: soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Estonian Cup

Fourth roundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
            
Tallinna FC Flora17
JK Retro0
FC Flora Tallinn3
Tartu FC Santos1
FC Nõmme United2
Tartu FC Santos3
Flora2
Tartu JK Tammeka0
Pärnu Linnameeskond1
Tartu JK Tammeka2
Tartu JK Tammeka2
Tõrva JK0
Navi Vutiselts0
Tõrva JK7
FC Flora Tallinn (a.e.t.)3
JK Sillamäe Kalev0
JK Sillamäe Kalev1
Tallinna FC Levadia0
JK Sillamäe Kalev1
Nõmme Kalju FC0
Viljandi JK Tulevik0
Nõmme Kalju FC5
Sillamäe Kalev2
Viimsi JK0
Viimsi JK4
Vastseliina FC Tannem0
Viimsi JK6
FC Forza Tallinn1
Tallinna FC Forza6
JK Väätsa Vald2

Home teams listed on top of bracket. (AET): At Extra Time

Promotion/relegation playoffs

To Meistriliiga

First leg

Second leg

To Esiliiga

First leg

Second leg

To Esiliiga B

First leg

II E/N Liiga 2nd vs II W/S Liiga 2nd Jõhvi FC Lokomotiv 0:1 Keila JK

Second leg

II W/S Liiga 2nd vs II E/N Liiga 2nd Keila JK 8:0 Jõhvi FC Lokomotiv

First leg

II Liiga 2nd vs Esiliiga B 8th Keila JK 2:1 Viimsi JK

Second leg

Esiliiga B 8th vs II Liiga 2nd Viimsi JK 1:0 Keila JK

To II Liiga

First leg

III N Liiga 2nd vs III E Liiga 2nd Tallinna FC Hell Hunt 2:- FC Infonet III Tallinn

Second leg

III E Liiga 2nd vs III N Liiga 2nd FC Infonet III Tallinn -:0 Tallinna FC Hell Hunt

First leg

III S Liiga 2nd vs III W Liiga 2nd FC Tarvastu -:+ Pärnu JK Vaprus

Second leg

III W Liiga 2nd vs III S Liiga 2nd Pärnu JK Vaprus +:- FC Tarvastu

First leg

III N&E Liiga Playoff Winner vs II N/E Liiga 12th Tallinna FC Hell Hunt 0:2 JK Piraaja Tallinn

Second leg

II N/E Liiga 12th vs III N&E Liiga Playoff Winner JK Piraaja Tallinn 5:1 Tallinna FC Hell Hunt

First leg

III S&W Liiga Playoff Winner vs II S/W Liiga 12th Pärnu JK Vaprus 8:1 FC Ararat Tallinn

Second leg

II S/W Liiga 12th vs III S&W Liiga Playoff Winner FC Ararat Tallinn 1:5 Pärnu JK Vaprus

To III Liiga

First leg

IV S Liiga 3rd vs III S Liiga 10th Viljandi JK Tulevik III 2:0 Põlva FC Lootos

Second leg

III S Liiga 10th vs IV S Liiga 3rd Põlva FC Lootos 1:0 Viljandi JK Tulevik III

First leg

IV Liiga 4th vs III E Liiga 10th Tallinna FC Castovanni Eagles II -:3 Koeru JK

Second leg

III E Liiga 10th vs IV Liiga 4th Koeru JK 0:- Tallinna FC Castovanni Eagles II

First leg

IV Liiga 4th vs III W Liiga 10th FC Toompea 4:1 Kärdla Linnameeskond

Second leg

III W Liiga 10th vs IV Liiga 4th Kärdla Linnameeskond 4:2 FC Toompea

First leg

III N Liiga 10th vs IV Liiga 5th Saku Sporting +:- Tallinna FC Soccernet

Second leg

IV Liiga 5th vs III N Liiga 10th Tallinna FC Soccernet -:+ Saku Sporting

Statistics

Estonian clubs in international competitions

ClubCompetitionFinal round
Flora2016–17 UEFA Champions LeagueFirst qualifying round
Infonet2016–17 UEFA Europa LeagueFirst qualifying round
Kalju2016–17 UEFA Europa LeagueThird qualifying round
Levadia2016–17 UEFA Europa LeagueSecond qualifying round

FC Flora Tallinn

FC Infonet

v Infonet Tallinn
30 June 2016 Europa League First qualifying round Heart of Midlothian 2–1 Infonet Tallinn Edinburgh, Scotland
21:00Buaben 28' (pen.)
Kalimullin 36' (o.g.)
(Report)Harin 21'Stadium: Tynecastle Stadium
Attendance: 14, 417
Referee: Vilhjálmur Alvar Þórarinsson (Iceland)

JK Nõmme Kalju

v Trakai
7 July 2016 Europa League First qualifying round Kalju 4–1 Trakai Tallinn, Estonia
18:00Rodrigues 66'
Sidorenkov 69'
Neemelo 87', 90+2'
(Report)Arshakyan 14'Stadium: Kadriorg Stadium
Attendance: 465
Referee: Erik Lambrechts (Belgium)

FC Levadia Tallinn

v HB
30 June 2016 Europa League First qualifying round Levadia Tallinn 1–1 HB Tallinn, Estonia
18:00Marin 65'(Report)Jespersen 21'Stadium: Kadriorg Stadium
Attendance: 730
Referee: Filip Glova (Slovakia)

References