| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Al-Sadd 13th title |
| Relegated | Al-Sailiya |
| AFC Champions League | Al-Sadd Lekhwiya El Jaish |
| Top goalscorer | Sebastián Soria (19 goals) |
2013–14 → | |
The2012–13Qatari League, also known asQatari Stars League was the 40th edition of top level football championship inQatar. The season started on 15 September 2012 and took a monthlong break from 21 December to 21 January 2013 due to the21st Arabian Gulf Cup.Lekhwiya were the defending champions.Al-Sadd won the league for the 13th time in their history, making them the most successful team in the Qatar Stars League.
Al-Ahli were relegated to the second level league after finishing bottom in the2011–12 Qatar Stars League campaign.
Al-Sailiya were promoted as the 2nd level champions and are back after one season away from the top flight.
1 Al-Sailiya do not have a stadium of their own so they share with Al-Rayyan.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined underFIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | Adidas | QPM | ||
| Al-Gharafa | Erreà | Vodafone | ||
| Al-Kharaitiyat | BURRDA | Al-Khuratiyat Co. | ||
| Al-Khor | Adidas | Qatar Airways | ||
| Al-Rayyan | Adidas | Rayyan Co. | ||
| Al-Sadd | BURRDA | Vodafone | ||
| Al-Sailiya | Nike | Qatar Islamic Bank | ||
| Al-Wakrah | Nike | Opel | ||
| El Jaish | Nike | Masrat Rayan | ||
| Lekhwiya | BURRDA | Masrat Rayan | ||
| Qatar SC | Adidas | QatarEnergy | ||
| Umm Salal | Nike | Global Sports |
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Jaish | Contract expired[2] | 9 May 2012 | 9 May 2012 | ||
| Al-Sadd | Contract expired | 19 May 2012 | 1 June 2012 | ||
| Al-Khor | Signed byQatar U-23[5] | 21 May 2012 | 21 June 2012 | ||
| Al-Wakrah | Resigned[7] | 23 May 2012 | 23 May 2012 | ||
| Umm Salal | Contract expired | 20 June 2012 | 27 June 2012 | ||
| Qatar SC | Contract expired | 8 July 2012 | 9 July 2012 | ||
| Al-Kharaitiyat | Contract expired | 20 July 2012 | 23 July 2012 | ||
| Al-Arabi | Sacked[11] | 30 September 2012 | 11 October 2012 | ||
| Lekhwiya | Resigned | 8 October 2012 | 8 October 2012 | ||
| Al-Sailiya | Sacked | 8 October 2012 | 8 October 2012 | ||
| Al-Gharafa | Sacked | 27 November 2012 | 27 November 2012 | ||
| Al-Arabi | Sacked[16] | 6 December 2012 | 6 December 2012 | ||
| Al-Gharafa | Temp mandate over | 20 December 2012 | 20 December 2012 | ||
| Al-Sailiya | Resigned[18] | 31 January 2013 | 31 January 2013 | ||
| Al-Gharafa | Resigned[19] | 21 February 2013 | 21 February 2013 |
At the end of the season it was announced that the 2013–14 season would feature 14 teams. The decision to increase the numbers of teams means Al Sailiya – who finished bottom of the league – will avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Muaither – who lost to Al Arabi in the play-offs – will join as the 14th team.
The Second Division and the reserve league will also merge to create a stronger second tier.[20]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Sadd(C) | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 23 | +24 | 51 | 2014 AFC Champions League Group stage |
| 2 | Lekhwiya | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 22 | +20 | 46 | 2014 AFC Champions League Qualifying play-off |
| 3 | El Jaish | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 40 | |
| 4 | Al Rayyan | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 49 | 37 | +12 | 37 | 2014 AFC Champions League Group stage |
| 5 | Umm Salal | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 37 | −7 | 31 | |
| 6 | Al Gharafa | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 28 | −2 | 30 | |
| 7 | Al Khor | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 29 | |
| 8 | Qatar SC | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 34 | −3 | 26 | |
| 9 | Al Wakra | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 26 | |
| 10 | Al Kharitiyath | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 20 | |
| 11 | Al-Arabi | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 40 | −15 | 17 | Promotion/relegation playoff |
| 12 | Al Sailiya(R) | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 29 | 52 | −23 | 13 | Relegation |
| Al-Arabi | 2–1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiranovic Al Oraimi | Report Summary | Laitoula |
| Home \ Away | ARA | GHA | KHA | KHO | RAY | SAD | SAI | WAK | JAI | LEK | QSC | UMM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Arabi | 1–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 4–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 0–2 | 0–1 | ||
| Al Gharafa | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–1 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | ||
| Al Kharitiyath | 4–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–1 | ||
| Al Khor | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 2–2 | |||
| Al Rayyan | 0–0 | 5–1 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 0–2 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 3–1 | ||
| Al Sadd | 2–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 1–4 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | |||
| Al Sailiya | 2–2 | 2–3 | 1–1 | 3–7 | 1–4 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2–3 | ||
| Al Wakra | 2–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 0–4 | 0–0 | 2–0 | ||
| El Jaish | 3–0 | 2–0 | 0–2 | 3–2 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 0–2 | ||
| Lekhwiya | 4–1 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 3–0 | 0–3 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–0 | ||
| Qatar SC | 1–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 4–2 | 1–3 | 2–5 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–2 | 3–2 | |
| Umm Salal | 3–1 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 0–5 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 3–1 |