1997–98 Vyshcha Liha
The 1997–98 Vyshcha Liha season was the 7th since its establishment and the 2nd since the establishment of the Professional Football League. FC Dynamo Kyiv were the defending champions.
Teams
This season, the Vyshcha Liha remained at 16 teams.Promotions
- Metalurh Donetsk, the champion of the 1996–97 Ukrainian First League –
- Metalurh Mariupol, the third-place runner-up of the 1996–97 Ukrainian First League – ''''
Relegated teams
- Kremin Kremenchuk – relegated after six seasons in the top flight.
- Nyva Vinnytsia – relegated after four seasons in the top flight.
Renamed
- During a winter break, Zirka-NIBAS Kirovohrad changed its name to Zirka Kirovohrad.
Managers
| Club | Coach | Replaced coach | Home stadium | ||||
| FC Dynamo Kyiv |  |1992Top goalscorers
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