On 11 August 2020, the AAFU published information about the upcoming season with a tentative composition.[1] The championship started on the 7th of August 2021.
Since the Russo-Ukrainian War grew in its intensity, the competition ended early during its winter recession. No title was awarded.
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/ Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3] Notes:
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/ Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3]
Source: http://www.aafu.org.ua/ Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Better goal difference; 4) Most goals scored; 5) If any two or more teams has same number of points advantage receive that team that in games with all its opponents that earned same number of points for tiebreak are applied following criteria – 5.1) Points; 5.2) Wins; 5.3) Better goal difference; 5.4) Most goals scored; 6) In event if all criteria for rule 5 are equal, placing for teams is determined according to general criteria for all teams 1, 2, 3, 4; 7) Draw of lots.[3] Notes:
^ abHead-to-head most goals scored: VAST 14, Zirka 11
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Final stage
To the stage qualify eight teams, selection of which is determined exclusively by the AAFU Commission in conducting competitions.[3] Both stages quarterfinals and semifinals consist of two legs (home and away).[3] The final game is scheduled to take place at neutral field.[3] The stage was canceled as competition ended early.
Promotions to the Second League
The amateur teams are allowed to participate in the Ukrainian championship among teams of the 2022–23 Ukrainian Second League under such conditions:[4]
Team participated in the Ukrainian championship among amateur teams throughout the 2021–22 season and was a participant of the championship play-off stage.
The club received a license in accordance to the Regulation on licensing of football clubs of the Ukrainian Second League.
The club and its results of participation in the AAFU competitions meet the requirements that are defined in regulations of the All-Ukrainian competitions in football among clubs' teams of the 2021–22 Professional Football League of Ukraine.