Mongolian First League Explained

Country:	Mongolia
Confed:	AFC
Divisions:	4
Teams:	10
Promotion:	Mongolian National Premier League
Relegation:	Mongolian Second League
Levels:	2
League Cup:	MFF Cup
Season:	2019
Most Champs:	8 clubs (1 title each)
Website:	https://the-mff.mn/
Current:	2020

The Mongolian First League (also known as the Khurkhree National First League for sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division of Mongolian football leagues.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Foundation

The Mongolia First League was founded in 2015 by the Mongolian Football Federation.^[4]

The league started with the name Khurkhree First League, including the reference to the sponsor in the name, and the first edition was made up of the Continental FC team.^[5]

Stadium

Previously all First League matches were played at the MFF Football Centre. As of the 2022 season, some matches are now also played at the Khan-Uul Stadium.^[6]

Champions

• 2015 – Continental FC^[7]
• 2016 – Goyo FC^[8]
• 2017 – Arvis FC^[9]
• 2018– Ulaanbaataryn Mazaalaynuud FC^[10]
• 2019 – Gepro FC^[11]
• 2020 – BCH Lions^{[12] [13]}
• 2021 – Khovd FC^[14]
• 2021/22- Khoromkhon FC^[15]
• 2022/23- Erdenes Ilch FC^[16]
• 2023/24- Hunters FC^[17]
• 2024/25-

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mongolia 2020. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
2. Web site: BCH Lions celebrating its 2020 1st League championship. mongolianfootball.com. 24 October 2020 . 2021-04-21. en.
3. Web site: Campeonato da Mongólia. Primeira Liga. azscore.com.br. 2021-04-21. pt.
4. Web site: Mongolia 2015. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
5. Web site: Mongolia 2015. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
6. Web site: Grimm . Justin . New MFF Arena Hosting League Matches . 21 February 2023 . Mongolian Football Central . 22 February 2023.
7. Web site: Mongolia 2015. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
8. Web site: Mongolia 2016. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
9. Web site: Mongolia 2017. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
10. Web site: Mongolia 2018. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
11. Web site: Mongolia 2019. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
12. Web site: Mongolia 2020. RSSSF. 2021-04-21. en.
13. Web site: BCH Lions celebrating its 2020 1st League championship. mongolianfootball.com. 24 October 2020 . 2021-04-21. en.
14. Web site: Khovd Crowned 2021 1st League Champs . Mongolian Football Central . 16 October 2021.
15. Web site: Grimm . Justin . 2021/22 Seasons Conclude, 22/23 Details Emerge . 10 July 2022 . Mongolian Football Central . 22 February 2023.
16. Web site: Grimm . Justin . 2022/23 Seasons Conclude, 23/24 Details Emerge . Mongolian Football Central . 30 July 2023.
17. Web site: Mongolia 2023/24. Facebook. 3 July 2024.