4^ The 1952 season was shortened and sped-up. The reason for the changes was a desire to implement the fall-spring competition format. Competition took place in two phases. In first clubs were divided into two preliminary groups of six teams each. Based on their ranking at the end of preliminary groups they were promoted to three groups: Title, Central and Relegation. Each of them containing four teams.
5^ Cup competition was not held for 1955–56 and 1974–75 seasons.
6^ First season in which club entered European competitions.
8^ Between 1988–89 and 1991–92, drawn games went to penalties with the winners of the shoot out gaining the point. Figures in brackets represent points won in such shoot outs.
11^ Was unable to compete in European competitions due to UN sanctions.
12^ Between 1993–94 and 1995–96 league was divided into two groups, A and B, of ten teams each. In the first half of competition teams played each other twice, and based on number of points won and their position, each team was given a certain number of "bonus points". In the start of spring part of competition four last teams from A league were dropped to B league, and replaced by the top four teams from B league. Again teams played each other twice, and in the end final positions were determined by the sum of points won at the end of Spring part of competition and bonus points won in the Fall part of competition.
13^ From this season onward for victory was awarded three points instead of two.
