The 1962–63 Montenegrin Republic League was 18th season of Montenegrin Republic League. Season started in August 1962 and finished in May 1963.[1]
| Season | 1962–63 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 1962 - May 1963 |
| Champions | Lovćen |
| Matches played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 314 (3.49 per match) |
← 1961–62 1963–64 → | |
Season edit
Before the start of 18th edition of the League, number of participants was expanded to 10 (on season 1961–62 played nine teams. Except the teams from previous year, a new member of the competition was Ivangrad. Just before the start of season, Čelik withdrawn by their own decision, so their place was given to Iskra.[2]
At the end of 18 weeks long competition, Lovćen and Jedinstvo were equalised on the top of the table.[3] But, because of better goal difference, Lovćen won the title and participated in the qualifiers for Yugoslav Second League.
Last-placed Arsenal was relegated.
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovćen (C, Q) | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 15 | +21 | 25 |
| 2 | Jedinstvo | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 21 | +15 | 25 |
| 3 | Rudar | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 23 | +12 | 21 |
| 4 | Bokelj | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 27 | +17 | 19 |
| 5 | Iskra | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 34 | −4 | 18 |
| 6 | Ivangrad | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 17 |
| 7 | Brskovo | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 39 | −14 | 16 |
| 8 | Gorštak | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 40 | −12 | 15 |
| 9 | Titograd | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 36 | −15 | 13 |
| 10 | Arsenal (R) | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 36 | −14 | 11 |
(C) Champions; (Q) Place in qualifiers for 1963–64 Yugoslav Second League - East; (R) Relegated
Qualifiers for Yugoslav Second League edit
Lovćen played in the qualifiers for 1963–64 Second League - East. They were defeated by champion of Republic League of SR Macedonia - Pobeda, so didn't get promotion to higher level.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovćen Cetinje | Pobeda Prilep | 1:1
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0:1
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Higher leagues edit
On season 1962–63, two Montenegrin teams played in higher leagues of SFR Yugoslavia.[4] Budućnost participated in 1962–63 Yugoslav First League,[5] while Sutjeska) played in 1962–63 Yugoslav Second League.