2012–13 Azerbaijan Premier League
The 2012–13 Azerbaijan Premier League was the twenty first season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 4 August 2012 and finished on 20 May 2013. Neftchi Baku are the defending champions, having won the previous season. No club from 2012–13 Azerbaijan First Division was directly promoted. Teams. A total of 12 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2011–12 season, which means two teams will not be promoted from the 2011–12 Azerbaijan First Division. On 10 April 2012, FK Qaradağ sealed promotion to league after winning  first division. However, due decision of AFFA about licensing, no clubs from division will be promoted which means all clubs from last season will be remaining in the league. First round. League table. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Second round. Championship group. The top six teams of the first phase participate in this group, which will decide which team will win the championship. Additionally, teams in this group compete for one 2013–14 Champions League and two Europa League spots. The winners will qualify for the Champions League Second qualifying round, with the runners-up and third place team earning a spot in  the Europa League first qualifying round. Table. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Relegation group. The bottom six teams of the first phase will determine the teams to be relegated to the 2013–14 Azerbaijan First Division. The two teams who finish in 11th and 12th position will be relegated to the 2013–14 Azerbaijan First Division. Table. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude>