2012–13 Qatar Stars League


The 2012–13 Qatari League, also known as Qatari Stars League was the 40th edition of top level football championship in Qatar. The season started on 15 September 2012 and took a monthlong break from 21 December to 21 January 2013 due to the 21st 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.

Teams

Al Ahli were relegated to the second level league after finishing bottom in the last season campaign.
Al-Sailiya were promoted as the 2nd level champions and are back after one season away from the top flight.

Stadia and locations

ClubCity/TownStadiumCapacity
Al-ArabiDohaGrand Hamad Stadium13,000
Al-GharafaAl GharrafaThani bin Jassim Stadium22,000
Al KharaitiyatAl KharaitiyatAl-Khor SC Stadium12,000
Al-KhorAl KhorAl-Khor SC Stadium12,000
Al-RayyanAl RayyanAhmad bin Ali Stadium22,000
Al SaddDohaJassim bin Hamad Stadium10,000
Al-SailiyaAl SailiyaAhmad bin Ali Stadium 122,000
Al-WakrahAl WakrahAl Janoub Stadium12,000
El JaishDuhailSuheim bin Hamad Stadium12,000
LekhwiyaDohaAbdullah bin Khalifa Stadium10,000
Qatar SCDohaSuheim bin Hamad Stadium12,000
Umm SalalUmm SalalGrand Hamad Stadium13,000

1 Al-Sailiya do not have a stadium of their own so they share with Al-Rayyan.

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
Al-Arabi

League expansion

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 – would avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Muaither – who lost to Al-Arabi in the play-offs – would join as the 14th team.
The Second Division and the reserve league would also merge to create a stronger second tier.

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
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