Macedonian football clubs in European competitions
Macedonian clubs have competed in Europe since 1961.
North Macedonia's football clubs have participated in European competitions since 1961, initially as part of Yugoslavia. Before 1992, Macedonian teams represented Yugoslavia and did not always have a guaranteed spot in European tournaments. All statistics and records are accurate as of 7 July 2022.
Quick Facts
- Most conference league appearances
- 4 – Shkëndija
- Most intertoto cup appearances
- 5 – Pobeda
- Most overall appearances
- 22 – Vardar
- First match played
- Dunfermline Athletic 5–0 Vardar (1961–62 Cup Winners' Cup R1)
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- For the 2018–19 UEFA competitions, Macedonia's coefficient points total was 5.625.
- Macedonia was ranked 42nd best association in Europe out of 54 for the 2018–19 season.
- Macedonia earned a score of 1.250 during the 2016–17 European campaign.
Statistics
Vardar holds the record for most appearances in the European Cup/Champions League with 8, and also leads in UEFA Cup/Europa League appearances with 11. Shkëndija has the most Conference League appearances at 4. In the Cup Winners' Cup, both Sloga Jugomagnat and Vardar have appeared twice. Pobeda has the most Intertoto Cup appearances with 5. Overall, Vardar has appeared in 22 competitions, the most of any Macedonian club. Vardar also played the first match by a Macedonian club, a 5–0 loss to Dunfermline Athletic in the 1961–62 Cup Winners' Cup first round. Vardar has played the most matches (72) and suffered the most losses (39), while Rabotnički has the most wins (21). Vardar also has the most draws with 17. The biggest single-match win is 6 goals, achieved three times by Rabotnički: 6–0 against Skonto, 6–0 against Lusitanos, and 6–0 against Tre Penne. The biggest aggregate win is 11 goals, also by Rabotnički, who defeated Lusitanos 11–0. The biggest single-match defeat is 7 goals, a 7–0 loss by Makedonija GP to Bastia. The biggest aggregate defeat is 11 goals, suffered by Bashkimi against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
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