Competition format of Finnish Veikkausliiga

In the Finnish Veikkausliiga, teams play against each other twice during the season - once at home and once away. Points are awarded for wins (3) and draws (1), determining the final league positions.

Teams finishing in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th places qualify for Veikkausliiga - Championship Group, giving them the opportunity to compete at a higher level.

Teams finishing in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th places qualify for Championship round, giving them the opportunity to compete at a higher level.

The team finishing in 1st place qualifies for Champions League Qualification, providing them with new competitive opportunities.

Teams finishing in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th places qualify for Conference League Qualification, enabling them to compete in more prestigious competitions.

At the end of the season, the bottom 14 teams are relegated to Ykkonen. They are replaced by promoted teams from that division.

Finnish Veikkausliiga Top Scorers

In the Finnish Veikkausliiga 25/26 season, K. Paananen leads the scoring charts with 9 goals for SJK . This includes 1 penalties, 2 assists, and 32 appearances.

Following closely, K. Adedoyin of Mariehamn has netted 7 goals (including 0 penalties) and provided 1 assists.

Rounding out the top three, M. Toure (KuPS) has scored 7 goals , maintaining an impressive average rating of 7.22 .

These statistics showcase the exceptional attacking talent in the Finnish Veikkausliiga, with the league's top scorers demonstrating both clinical finishing and creative playmaking abilities.