2018–19 FC Drita season
{{Infobox football club season
|club = Drita
|season = 2018–19
|manager = Bekim Isufi
({{small|until 13 September 2018}})
Shpëtim Duro
({{small|from 17 September 2018}})
Ardian Nuhiu
({{small|from 13 February 2018}})
|mgrtitle = Head coach
|chairman = Valon Murseli
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|league = Football Superleague of Kosovo
|league result = 4th
|cup1 = Kosovar Cup
|cup1 result = Quarterfinal
|cup2 = Kosovar Supercup
|cup2 result = Winners
|cup3 = UEFA Champions League
|cup3 result = First qualifying round
|cup4 = UEFA Europa League
|cup4 result = Second qualifying round
|league topscorer =
|season topscorer =
Betim Haxhimusa
Endrit Krasniqi
({{small|2 goals each}})
|largest loss = Feronikeli 4-0 Drita
|largest win = Drita 6-1 KF Ballkani
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The 2018–19 FC Drita season was the 19th consecutive edition of Football Club Drita in the topflight of Kosovar football, and contested in Football Superleague of Kosovo and Kosovar Cup.
Season overview
=June=
On 19 June, before leaving for Gibraltar Drita transferred footballer Betim Haxhimusa from their local rivals.{{cite news |title=Superliga Ekskluzive: Drita – Betim Haxhimusa vjen lajmi shumë i keq! |url=http://futbollikosovar.com/ekskluzive-drita-betim-haxhimusa-vjen-lajmi-shume-i-keq/16565/superliga/ |accessdate=18 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214759/http://futbollikosovar.com/ekskluzive-drita-betim-haxhimusa-vjen-lajmi-shume-i-keq/16565/superliga/ |archive-date=18 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}
On 6 June Drita transferred Albanian goalkeeper Edvan Bakaj from KF Liria. Bakaj has signed a one-year contract with the club.{{cite news |title=ZYRTARE: Drita merr edhe Edvan Bakajn |url=http://gazetaolle.com/zyrtare-drita-merr-edhe-edvan-bakajn/ |accessdate=18 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818223227/http://gazetaolle.com/zyrtare-drita-merr-edhe-edvan-bakajn/ |archive-date=18 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}
=July=
On 3 July after returning from the state of Gjilbardari and winning victories there in the Pre-Eliminary Round in the UEFA Champions League, FC Drita transferred the other player from his local rivals SC Gjilani, midfielder Zgjim Mustafa.{{cite news |title=Zgjim Mustafa nënshkruan për Dritën |url=https://telegrafi.com/zgjim-mustafa-nenshkruan-per-driten/ |accessdate=18 August 2018 |agency=telegrafi.com}}
On 21 July was presented the offensive midfielder at Drita Eri Lamçja, was more active to KF Luftetari{{cite news |title=Gjilani dhe Drita dje transferuan nga një sulmues! Ja cili ishte më i suksesshëm edicionin që shkoj? |url=http://futbollikosovar.com/gjilani-dhe-drita-dje-transferuan-nga-nje-sulmues-ja-cili-ishte-me-i-suksesshem-edicionin-qe-shkoj/20574/superliga/ |accessdate=18 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214618/http://futbollikosovar.com/gjilani-dhe-drita-dje-transferuan-nga-nje-sulmues-ja-cili-ishte-me-i-suksesshem-edicionin-qe-shkoj/20574/superliga/ |archive-date=18 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}
=August=
On 3 August transferred Edenilson Bergonsi Bergonsi is not unheard of for the supporters as he was part of the Drita for the half-season at the end of 2016. "Edenilson Bergonsi is the next transfer for the 2018/2019 season. Bergonsi has signed a one-year contract with our team and Monday is expected to start drills with the group." said a club official!{{cite news |title=Zyrtare: Drita përforcohet me brazilianin Edenilson Bergonsi |url=http://www.botasot.info/futboll-sporti/930643/zyrtare-drita-perforcohet-me-brazilianin-edenilson-bergonsi/ |accessdate=18 August 2018}}
On 6 August champions in power have formalized the deal with Filonit Shaqiri, who was the third player to come from rivals in the same city.{{cite news |first1= Adi |last1=Metaliu|title=IPKO SUPERLIGA Drita merr nga Gjilani edhe Filonit Shaqirin |url=https://www.supersport.al/drita-merr-nga-gjilani-edhe-filonit-shaqirin/ |accessdate=18 August 2018| date=8 July 2018|language=Albanian}}
On 17 August Football Federation of Kosovo has sentenced FC Drita to 10,000 euros and 2 games without a spectators, with the reason that the supporters of FC Drita had wrong behavior by throwing fireworks on the field that significantly contaminated the air and hampered the course of the match and used offensive expression to the team and the opposing supporters{{cite web |title=Vendim i Komisionit Disiplinor |url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/17/32169/ |website=Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës |accessdate=18 August 2018 |archive-date=20 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820171954/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/17/32169/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Ervis Kaja i është bashkuar Dritës |url=https://telegrafi.com/ervis-kaja-eshte-bashkuar-drites/ |accessdate=19 August 2018}}
On 18 August although the transfer deadline for the transfer of players has been completed, FC Drita has presented the latest lead, defender Ervis Kaja. The player was recently part of KF Liria from Prizren, as he previously made his career in KF Tirana, KF Laçi, KF Besa.{{cite web |title=Drita konfirmon transferimin e fundit një ditë pas mbylljes së afatit kalimtar! - GazetaOlle |url=http://gazetaolle.com/drita-konfirmon-transferimin-e-fundit-nje-dite-pas-mbylljes-se-afatit-kalimtar/ |website=GazetaOlle |accessdate=26 August 2018 |language=Albanian |date=19 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820043804/http://gazetaolle.com/drita-konfirmon-transferimin-e-fundit-nje-dite-pas-mbylljes-se-afatit-kalimtar/ |archive-date=20 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}
=September=
On 13 September after Drita loss against KF Llapi, Bekim Isufi resigned from the position of the coach! Under the direction of Bekim Isufi, Drita was the champion of the Kosovo Super League, as well as won the Super Cup of Kosovo.
On 15 September Fisnik Kerçeli resigned from the position of the Sports director of the team. In the message to the Drita's supporters he said: "I can not remain indifferent to the situation that we are in. Recently, with the arrival of some unprofessional people, I think the situation got out of control!"{{cite news |title=Zyrtare: Vjen një largim i madh nga skuadra e Dritës! |url=http://futbollikosovar.com/zyrtare-vjen-nje-largim-i-madh-nga-skuadra-e-drites/26673/superliga/ |accessdate=16 September 2018}}
On 17 September Drita FC has signed a 1-year agreement with the coach from Albania, Shpëtim Duro. Duro in the past has coached Albanian clubs such as KF Partizani from Tirana, KF Flamurtari Vlorë from Vlora, KF Vllaznia from Shkodra, KF Skenderbeu from Korça and KF Shkëndija from Tetovo. This was the first time that Duro lead a team in Kosovo.{{cite news |title=Shpetim Duro new coach of Drita |url=https://kallxo.com/shpetim-duro-trajner-i-ri-i-kf-drita/ |accessdate=17 September 2018 |agency=kallxo.com}}{{cite news |title=Shpëtim Duro te Drita |url=http://insporti.com/shpetim-duro-te-drita-ky-eshte-lajmi-i-fundit/ |accessdate=17 September 2018}}
On 17 September The club of Gjilan has formalized Ardian Nuhiu as assistant of Shpëtim Duro, who was presented on the same day to The Intellectuals. Nuhiu has signed the two-year contract.{{cite news |title=Drita kompleton stafin teknik, ja kush do jetë ndihmësi i Shpëtim Duros |url=https://www.gazetasheshi.com/zyrtare-drita-kompleton-stafin-teknik-ja-kush-do-jete-ndihmesi-i-shpetim-duros/ |accessdate=17 September 2018 |agency=gazetasheshi}}
= December =
On 20 December, Drita was awarded as the best team of the year, Xhevdet Shabani was awarded as the best player of the year and the coach Bekim Isufi was awarded as the best coach of the year. Betim Haxhimusa and Kastriot Rexha have awarded for the best Superliga scorers with 13 goals each. Whereas for the best formation of the year are selected 3 players of Drita: Xhevdet Shabani, Kastriot Rexha and Endrit Krasniqi.{{cite news |title=Arbër Zeneli, Futbollisti i Vitit i Kosovës |url=https://www.koha.net/sport/135570/arber-zeneli-futbollisti-i-vitit-i-kosoves/ |accessdate=23 December 2018}}
= January =
On 2 January, Drita has held talks with Albania's National Team Player, Jahmir Hyka, by signing a contract for four months with a salary of 10,000 euros for month. But Hyka has rejected this offer due to the poor quality of Kosovo's Super League.{{cite news |title=Ekskluzive: Drita dëshiron transferimin e Jahmir Hykës, por ai nuk dëshiron të luaj në Superligën e Kosovës |url=https://kallxo.com/ndryshe/ekskluzive-drita-deshiron-transferimin-e-jahmir-hykes-por-ai-nuk-deshiron-te-luaj-ne-superligen-e-kosoves/ |accessdate=6 January 2019 |agency=kallxo.com |publisher=Shkelqim Xhaqkaj}}
On 6 January, Drita announced the transfer of Arbër Shala loan to FC Kamza. He will stay at this club until the end of the season.{{cite news |title=Kamza godet në merkato, vjen mbrojtësi i majtë nga Superliga e Kosovës |url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kamza-godet-ne-merkato-vjen-mbrojtesi-i-majte-nga-superliga-e-kosoves/ |accessdate=6 January 2019}}
On 10 January, the defender Perparim Osmani was loaned for six months from Prishtina to the Drita.{{cite news |title=Drita huazon mbrojtësin e Prishtinës, Përparim Osmani |url=https://telegrafi.com/drita-huazon-mbrojtesin-e-prishtines-perparim-osmani/ |accessdate=10 January 2019}}
On 10 January, Drita has reached agreement with midfielder Endrit Krasniqi to continue co-operation for another year. Krasniqi's contract signed before international matches expired in January 2019.{{cite news |title=Gati kontrata, kjo do të jetë skuadra e Endrit Krasniqit për vitin 2019! |url=http://gazetaolle.com/gati-kontrata-kjo-do-te-jete-skuadra-e-endrit-krasniqit-per-vitin-2019/ |accessdate=10 January 2019}}
On 16 January, Drita has announced that has unilaterally terminated the contract with the defender from Albania, Ervis Kaja. Kaja, as the club from Gjilan has announced, has not responded to the invitation to start the preparatory phase for the Superliga spring season.{{cite news |title=Drita largon Kajën |url=https://www.koha.net/sport/140025/drita-largon-kajen/ |accessdate=16 January 2019}}
On 21 January, Drita has announced the break-out of cooperation with the Edvan Bakaj the goalkeeper from Tirana.
On 22 January, Viktor Kuka was loaned to KF Ferizaj for 6 month.
On 24 January, Has presented 5 players: Denis Haliti, left defender, who is called back from loan. Festim Krasniqi is another player who will strengthen the wing of the attack. Klajdi Burba a classic forward, and after Edvan Bakaj leave the team Drita has transferred Mario Kirev a goalkeeper from Kamza{{cite news |title=Ndizet Drita, prezanton përforcimet për pranverë |url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/ndizet-drita-prezanton-perforcimet-per-pranvere-619430/ |accessdate=24 January 2019}}
= February =
On 11 February, Ardian Nuhiu was named the new coach of FC Drita
Support
After celebrating the championship title, Drita FC supporters, Intelektualet, got ready for the UEFA Champions League, unfortunately, they could not be present in Gjilbartar because of the distance and ticket price! {{cite news |title=Lincoln – Drita, 'Intelektualët' kanë diçka me rëndësi |url=https://www.gazetasheshi.com/lincoln-drita-intelektualet-kane-dicka-me-rendesi/ |accessdate=24 August 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824183445/https://www.gazetasheshi.com/lincoln-drita-intelektualet-kane-dicka-me-rendesi/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Festë e çmendur nga mijëra tifozë në Gjilan pas golit të Lecit |url=https://telegrafi.com/feste-e-cmendur-nga-mijera-tifoze-ne-gjilan-pas-golit-te-lecit/ |accessdate=24 August 2018}}
After the victories in Gibraltar, Drita played the first qualifying match in Mitrovica, as the Gjilan City Stadium did not meet the conditions of UEFA. So "Intellectuals" traveled 30 buses from Gjilan to Mitrovica, where about 10,000 supporters were present.{{cite news |title=Interesim i madh për ndeshjen Drita – Malmo, Intelektualët kanë blerë thuajse të gjitha biletat |url=https://telegrafi.com/interesim-madh-per-ndeshjen-drita-malmo-intelektualet-kane-blere-thuajse-te-gjitha-biletat/ |accessdate=24 August 2018}} Intellectuals unfold a giant choreographer with the message "A road paved with sacrifice 1990 - 2018", this message was devoted to all Kosovar footballers who sacrificed everything for Kosovo football{{cite news |title=Pamje nga paraqitja e 'Intelektualëve' në ndeshjen Drita – Malmo |url=http://futbollikosovar.com/19307-2/19307/superliga/ |accessdate=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825002627/http://futbollikosovar.com/19307-2/19307/superliga/ |archive-date=25 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}
- While in the return match, around 100 "intellectuals" in Malmö, Sweden, where there unfolded a giant flag of Albania.{{cite news |title=Drita nuk do jetë vetëm! "Intelektualët" arrijnë në Malmo |url=https://www.gazetasheshi.com/drita-nuk-do-jete-vetem-intelektualet-arrijne-ne-malmo-foto/ |accessdate=24 August 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824183600/https://www.gazetasheshi.com/drita-nuk-do-jete-vetem-intelektualet-arrijne-ne-malmo-foto/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Intelektualët shpalosin flamurin kombëtar në Suedi |url=https://gazetablic.com/ekskluzive-intelektualet-shpalosin-flamurin-kombetar-ne-suedi/ |accessdate=24 August 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824183428/https://gazetablic.com/ekskluzive-intelektualet-shpalosin-flamurin-kombetar-ne-suedi/ |url-status=dead }}
After losing from Malmö, Drita played against F91 Dudelange from Luxembourg. About 50 intellectuals were present in Luxembourg, while in the second game that took place in Mitrovica there were about 3,000 intellectuals.{{cite news |title=Drita barazon me F91 Dudelange, eliminohet nga garat evropiane |url=https://telegrafi.com/drita-barazon-f91-dudelange-eliminohet-nga-garat-evropiane/ |accessdate=24 August 2018}}
In the SuperCup game between Drita and Prishtina, they traveled around 10 bus with intellectuals.{{cite news |title=Intelektualët e 'kallin' qytetin e Gjilanit, gati për Superkupën e Kosovës |url=https://gazetablic.com/intelektualet-e-kallin-qytetin-e-gjilanit-gati-per-superkupen-e-kosoves/ |accessdate=24 August 2018 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825002525/https://gazetablic.com/intelektualet-e-kallin-qytetin-e-gjilanit-gati-per-superkupen-e-kosoves/ |url-status=dead }} In this game intellectuals threw pyrotechnics in the field, where 3 days after the match the Football Federation of Kosovo sentenced them with 2 games without supporters.{{cite news |title='Drita' dënohet e gjobitet për sjelljet e shikuesve në ndeshjen e Superkupës |url=https://kallxo.com/ndryshe/drita-denohet-e-gjobitet-per-sjelljet-e-shikuesve-ne-ndeshjen-e-superkupes/ |accessdate=24 August 2018}}
Squad information
{{updated|31 January 2019}}
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{{Fs player|no=14|pos=MF|nat=KVX|name=Fillonit Shaqiri}}
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{{Fs player|no=22|pos=FW|nat=KVX|name=Betim Haxhimusa}}
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Transfers
=Summer=
{{updated|18 August 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/18/transferimet-e-afatit-kalimtar-ne-klubet-e-ipko-superliges/|title=Mbyllet afati kalimtar, ja transferimet në klubet e Ipko Superligës|trans-title=The transfer window was closed, transfers to Ipko Superliga clubs|quote=Drita: Edvan Bakaj, Arbër Shala, Albin Krasniqi, Zgjim Mustafa, Fillonit Shaqiri, Edenilson Bergonsi, Eri Lamçja, Betim Haxhimusa, Ricardo Verza, Erion Vucaj|language=Albanian|publisher=Gazeta Express|date=26 June 2018|access-date=19 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820043815/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/18/transferimet-e-afatit-kalimtar-ne-klubet-e-ipko-superliges/|archive-date=20 August 2018|url-status=dead}}
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{{Fs player|no=—|pos=MF|nat=KVX|name=Edison Kqiku|other=to Gjilani}}
{{Fs player|no=—|pos=FW|nat=KVX|name=Ylli Bislimi|other=to 2 Korriku}}
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=Winter=
{{updated|2 February 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://telegrafi.com/afati-kalimtar-mbyllet-edhe-ne-kosove-transferimet-qe-ndodhen-ne-vala-superligen-e-kosoves/|title=Afati kalimtar mbyllet edhe në Kosovë – transferimet që ndodhën në Ipko Superligë|quote=Ardhje: Përparim Osmani, Sedat Berisha, Mario Kirev, Festim Krasniqi, Klajdi Burba, Kyrian Nwabueze dhe largime: Eri Lamçja, Arbër Shala, Edenilson Bergonsi, Ervis Kaja, Edvan Bakaj, Viktor Kuka (huazim te FC Ferizaj)|language=Albanian|publisher=Telegrafi|date=2 February 2019}}
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{{Fs player|no=31|pos=DF|nat=ALB|name=Edvan Bakaj|other=to {{fbaicon|ALB}} Luftëtari Gjirokastër}}
{{Fs player|no=62|pos=DF|nat=KVX|name=Viktor Kuka|other=to Ferizaj}}
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Pre-season and friendlies
=Friendlies=
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|date = {{Start date|2018|6|15|df=y}}
|time = 17:00 (UTC+1)
|round = Friendly
|score = 0–1
|report = http://insporti.com/laci-drita-mbyllet-me-kete-rezultat/
|team1 = Laçi {{flagicon|ALB}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 = Gërbeshi {{goal|55|pen.}}
|stadium = Laçi Stadium
|location = Laç, Albania
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = W
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|date = {{Start date|2018|6|19|df=y}}
|time = 17:00 (UTC+1)
|round = Friendly
|score = 2–0
|report = https://novom.ru/en/watch/Nsw0N6oQnqI
|team1 = Shkupi {{flagicon|NMK}}
|goals1 = Imeri {{goal|64}}
Muharemi {{goal|85}}
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium = Čair Stadium
|location = Čair, Macedonia
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = L
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Competitions
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=Overview=
{{Fb overview2
|c=5
|c1=Football Superleague of Kosovo
|fm1=19 August 2018
|lm1=19 May 2019
|sr1=Matchday 1
|fp1=TBD
|w1=7|d1=2|l1=8|f1=25|a1=22
|c2=Kosovar Cup
|fm2=31 October 2018
|lm2=
|sr2=Quarter-finals
|fp2=Eliminated
|w2=1|d2=0|l2=1|f2=0|a2=0
|c3=Kosovar Supercup
|dm3=13 August 2018
|sr3=Final
|fp3=Winners
|w3=1|d3=0|l3=0|f3=2|a3=1
|c4=Champions League
|fm4=26 June 2018
|lm4=17 July 2018
|fp4=Eliminated
|w4=2|d4=0|l4=2|f4=6|a4=6
|c5=Europa League
|fm5=26 July 2018
|lm5=2 August 2018
|fp5=Eliminated
|w5=0|d5=1|l5=1|f5=2|a5=3
|u={{Start date|2018|8|19|df=y}}
}}
=Football Superleague of Kosovo=
{{main|2018–19 Football Superleague of Kosovo}}
==Standings==
{{:2018–19 Football Superleague of Kosovo|showteam=DRI}}
===Results summary===
{{Fb_rs|hw=3|hd=2|hl=3|hgf=23|hga=17|aw=4|ad=0|al=3|agf=2|aga=3}}
===Goalscorers===
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;" |
| color:white; style="background:navy;color:white; width:5%;"|No.
! color:white; style="background:navy;color:white; width:5%;"|Pos. ! color:white; style="background:navy;color:white; width:5%;"|Nation ! color:white; style="background:navy;color:white; width:10%;"|Name ! style="background:navy; color:white;"|Superleague of Kosovo ! style="background:navy; color:white;"|Kosovar Cup ! style="background:navy; color:white;"|Total |
|---|
| 7
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | 4 | 0 |4 |
| style="background:#efefef;"
| 22 | FW | {{flagicon|KVX}} | Betim Haxhimusa | 7 | 0 |7 |
| 4
| DF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | Fidan Gërbeshi | 2 | 0 |2 |
| 4
| DF | {{flagicon|ALB}} | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 93
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | 3 | 0 |3 |
| 25
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | Bujar Shabani | 3 | 0 |3 |
| 23
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | 1 | 0 |1 |
| 14
| MF | {{flagicon|KVX}} | Filonit Shaqiri | 1 | 0 |1 |
|
| colspan=4 | TOTAL | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Last updated: 23 September 2018
===Disciplinary record===
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" | |||||||
| rowspan="2"| No.
!rowspan="2"| Pos. !rowspan="2"| Name !colspan="2"| Superliga !colspan="2"| Kosovar Cup !colspan="2"| Kosovar SuperCup !colspan="2"| Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{yel}} | {{sent off}} | {{yel}} | {{sent off}} | {{yel}} | {{sent off}} | {{yel}} | {{sent off}} |
| 4
|DF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Fidan Gërbeshi |6 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |6 |0 | |||||||
| 13
|DF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Liridon Leci |7 |0 |1 |0 |0 |0 |7 |1 | |||||||
| 62
|DF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Viktor Kuka |5 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |5 |0 | |||||||
| 10
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Xhevdet Shabani |5 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |5 |0 | |||||||
| 93
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Haxhi Neziraj |2 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |2 |0 | |||||||
| 23
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Arbër Shala |2 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |2 |0 | |||||||
| 25
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Bujar Shabani |5 |1 |0 |0 |0 |0 |5 |1 | |||||||
| 22
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Betim Haxhimusa |6 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |6 |0 | |||||||
| 27
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Eri Lamcja |2 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |2 |0 | |||||||
| 4
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Filonit Shaqiri |4 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |4 |0 | |||||||
| 7
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Endrit Krasniqi |3 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |3 |0 | |||||||
| 20
|MF |{{flagicon|KVX}} Erjon Vucaj |1 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |1 |0 | |||||||
| colspan=3|Total
!48 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !48 !2 |
Last updated: 10 February 2019
Source: ffk-kosova.com
==Matches==
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|date = {{Start date|2018|8|19|df=y}}
|time = 15:45
|round = 1
|score = 5–0
|report = http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/19/drita-bindese-ballkani-e-drenica-fitojne-si-mysafire/
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Krasniqi {{goal|22||74}}
Haxhimusa {{goal|66||85}}
Gërbeshi {{goal|80}}
|team2 = KEK
|goals2 =
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan, Kosovo
|attendance = 0
|referee = Dardan Çaka
|assistantreferees = Besnik Morina
|assistantreferee2 = Imran Kabashi
|fourthofficial = Fatmir Tahiri
|motm = Endrit Krasniqi
|result = W
|note = This match will be held with no attendance
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|date = {{Start date|2018|8|6|df=y}}
|time = 16:45
|round = 2
|score = 1–3
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/6VAuWLgp/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Kaja {{goal|23}}
|team2 = Flamurtari
|goals2 = Kabashi {{goal|47}}
Shillova {{goal|79||97}}
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan, Kosovo
|attendance = 0
|referee = Selami Isufi
|assistantreferees = Farmir Abrashi
|assistantreferee2 = Erdual Baliqi
|fourthofficial = Leutrim Mustafa
|result = L
|motm = Alban Shillova
|note = This match will be held with no attendance
|id=}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|8|31|df=y}}
|time = 16:45
|round = 3
|score = 3–2
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/nRmSgPoi/#match-summary
|team1 = Liria
|goals1 = Gashi {{goal|43}}
Fetahaj {{goal|65||73}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = Shabani {{goal|30}}
Neziraj {{goal|53}}
|stadium = Përparim Thaçi Stadium
|location = Prizren, Kosovo
|attendance =
|referee = Fatmir Tahiri
|assistantreferees = Edmond Zeqiri
|assistantreferee2 = Imran Kabashi
|fourthofficial = Alban Shala
|result = L
|id=}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|9|12|df=y}}
|time = 15:45
|round = 4
|score = 1–2
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/6kwRsJhd/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = B. Shabani {{goal|37}}
|team2 = Llapi
|goals2 = Hajdari {{goal|10}}
Alidema {{goal|78}}
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan, Kosovo
|attendance =
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|result = L
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|date = {{Start date|2018|9|15|df=y}}
|time = 15:45
|round = 5
|score = 4–0
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/UNOL30FF/#match-summary
|team1 = Feronikeli
|goals1 =
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium = Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium
|location = Glogovac, Kosovo
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = L
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|date = {{Start date|2018|9|22|df=y}}
|time = 15:45
|round = 6
|score = 1-0
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/fR7qJuF2/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Arbër Shala {{goal|59}}
|team2 = Prishtina
|goals2 =
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|attendance = 9.340
|referee =
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|result = W
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|date = {{Start date|2018|9|29|df=y}}
|time = 15:30
|round = 7
|score = 1-0
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/hMkW9yxk/#match-summary
|team1 = Gjilani
|goals1 = Wilber Pérez {{goal|43}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan, Kosovo
|attendance = 13.545
|referee = Genc Nuza
|assistantreferees = Fatlum Berisha
|assistantreferee2 = Bujar Selimaj
|fourthofficial = Visar Kastrati
|result = L
|note =
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|date = {{Start date|2018|10|3|df=y}}
|time = 16:00
|round = 8
|score = 1-1
|report =
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 =
|team2 = Trepça'89
|goals2 =
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan, Kosovo
|attendance =
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|date = {{Start date|2018|10|7|df=y}}
|time = 16:00
|round = 9
|score = 1-2
|report =
|team1 = Drenica
|goals1 = Taulant Dajaku {{goal|85}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = B. Shabani {{goal|65}}
Xh. Shabani {{goal|88}}
|stadium = Bajram Aliu
|location = Skenderaj, Kosovo
|attendance =
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|date = {{Start date|2018|11|17|df=y}}
|time = 16:00
|round = 10
|score = 6-1
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/lUMuQmSn/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Haxhimusa {{goal|12||89}}
Gërbeshi {{goal|36|pen.}}
Shaqiri {{goal|47}}
KukajOwn Goal {{goal|59}}
Krasniqi {{goal|75}}
|team2 = Ballkani
|goals2 = Baftiu {{goal|86}}
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
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|attendance =
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|date = {{Start date|2018|11|21|df=y}}
|time = 16:00
|round = 11
|score = 0-2
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/MZ2GxRBh/#match-summary
|team1 = Ferizaj
|goals1 =
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = Haxhimusa {{goal|31}} Neziraj {{goal|95}}
|stadium =
|location = Ferizaj
|attendance =
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|result = W
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|time = 15:45
|round = 12
|score = 1-2
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/r7IJIhEA/#match-summary
|team1 = KEK
|goals1 = '88
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = Haxhiusa {{goal|7|92}}
|stadium = Agron Rama Stadium
|location = Obilić
|attendance =
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|result = W
|note =
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|time = 14:45
|round = 13
|score = 0-1
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/z5cbBA6p/#match-summary
|team1 = KF Flamurtari
|goals1 =
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = Endrit Krasniqi {{goal|25}}
|stadium = Xhemail Ibishi Stadium
|location = Pristina
|attendance =
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|motm = Endrit Krasniqi
|result = W
|note =
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|time = 14:45
|round = 14
|score = 0-1
|report = https://www.soccerstand.com/match/8IHyPTzp/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 =
|team2 = Liria
|goals2 = Liridon Fetahaj {{goal|86}}
|stadium = Stadiumi i Qytetit
|location = Pristina
|attendance =
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|date = {{Start date|2018|11|10|df=y}}
|time = 14:45
|round = 15
|score = 1-0
|report = https://www.soccerstand.com/match/67v82kP9/#match-summary
|team1 = Llapi
|goals1 = Festim Alidema {{goal|31}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium = Stadiumi i Qytetit
|location = Pristina
|attendance =
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|time = 14:45
|round = 16
|score = 1-1
|report = https://www.soccerstand.com/match/pzeBdOHc/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Bujar Shabani {{goal|69}}
|team2 = Feronikeli
|goals2 = Lapidar Lladrovci {{goal|41}}
|stadium = Stadiumi i Qytetit
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|time = 14:45
|round = 17
|score = 2-0
|report = https://www.soccerstand.com/match/MmEdqiWo/#match-summary
|team1 = Prishtina
|goals1 = Meriton Korenica {{goal|56}}
Basit Abdul Khalid {{goal|90+4}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 =
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|date = 18 February 2019
|time = 14:45
|round = 18
|score = 3-1
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/YwpJvsbF/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Ardian Limani{{goal|8}}
Kyrian Nwabueze{{goal|72}}
Erjon Vucaj{{goal|95}}
Fidan Gerbeshi{{sent off|0|97}}
|team2 = Gjilani
|goals2 = Fiton Hajdari {{goal|69}}
{{sent off|0|97}} Ansi Nika
|stadium = Gjilan City Stadium
|location = Gjilan
|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Besfort Kosumi
|assistantreferees = Edmond Zeqiri
|assistantreferee2 = Fatmir Sekiraqa
|fourthofficial = Ilir Mehmeti
|motm = Kyrian Nwabueze
|result = W
|note = Kosovo Derby
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|time = 14:45
|round = 19
|score = 1-0
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/bRl7gq8p/#match-summary
|team1 = Trepça 89
|goals1 = Hyshmeri {{goal|13}}
|team2 = Drita
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|time = 13:30
|round = 20
|score = 2-1
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/EFlBBrUS/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Nwabueze K.{{goal|92}}
Xh. Shabani {{goal|94}}
|team2 = Drenica
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|time = 13:30
|round = 21
|score = 1-2
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/dYro5t7d/#match-summary
|team1 = KF Ballkani
|goals1 = Jetmir Topalli {{goal|13}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 = Haxhi Neziraj {{goal|57}}
Nwabueze {{goal|69}}
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|time = 14:45
|round = 22
|score = 1-0
|report = https://www.flashscore.com/match/O82SHJj2/#match-summary
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Nwabueze {{goal|14}}
|team2 = KF Ferizaj
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{{Fb_rs footer
|u={{Start date|2018|08|18|df=y}}
|s=[http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/ipko-superliga/ Football Federation of Kosovo]
|date=July 2018}}
=Kosovar Supercup=
As the winners of the 2017–18 Kosovar Cup and 2017–18 Football Superleague of Kosovo, Drita faced the Kosovar Cup winner, Prishtina for the season opening Kosovar Supercup.
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|date = {{Start date|2018|8|13|df=y}}
|time = 20:00 (UTC+1)
|round = 2017–18 Kosovar Supercup
|score = 2–1
|report = http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/08/13/drita-fitues-i-superkupes-se-kosoves/
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Gërbeshi {{goal|64|pen.}}
Haxhimusa {{goal|82}}
|team2 = Prishtina
|goals2 = Mankenda {{goal|34}}
|stadium = Fadil Vokrri Stadium
|location = Pristina, Kosovo
|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Genc Nuza (Kosovo)
|result = W
}}
=Kosovar Cup=
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|date = {{Start date|2018|12|8|df=y}}
|time = 11:30 (UTC+1)
|round = Round of 16
|score = 5-3
|report = https://www.thesportsman.com/football/match/08-12-2018/drita-vs-minatori
|team1 = Drita
|goals1 = Bujar Shabani {{goal|24|57}}
Shenon Neziraj {{goal|38}}
Arber Shala {{goal|46}}
Xhevdet Shabani {{goal|70}}
|team2 = Minatori
|goals2 = Lorik Dobratiqi {{goal|8}}
Gentrit Bislimi {{goal|60}}
Flamur Gashi {{goal|76}}
|stadium = Stadiumi i Qytetit
|location = Pristina
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = W
}}
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|date = {{Start date|2019|02|9|df=y}}
|time = 13:00
|round = Quarter-finals
|score = 1-0
|report = http://ffk-kosova.com/2019/02/10/vellaznimi-kalon-ne-gjysmefinale-e-eliminon-driten/
|team1 = Vëllaznimi
|goals1 = Tun Bardhoku {{goal|42}}
|team2 = Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium =
|attendance =
|referee = Alban Shala
|result = L
}}
=Pre-season and friendlies=
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|round = Friendly
|date = 29 January 2019
|team1 = Drita {{flagicon|KOS}}
|score = 1–2
|report =
|team2 = {{flagicon|TUR}} Antalyaspor
|goals1 = Festim Kraniqi
|goals2 =
|stadium = Lara Sports Complex
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = L
}}
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|round = Friendly
|date = 2 February 2019
|team1 = Drita {{flagicon|KOS}}
|score = 1–0
|report = https://fcpetrolul.ro/esec-la-limita-cu-drita-gjilan/
|team2 = {{flagicon|ROU}} Petrolul Ploiești
|goals1 = Nwabueze {{goal|7}}
|goals2 =
|stadium = Lara Sports Complex
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = W
}}
=UEFA Champions League=
Drita competed in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the 2018–19 season, entering at the preliminary round. On 12 June 2018, in Nyon, the draw was held and Drita were drawn against the Andorran side Santa Coloma.{{cite news|url=http://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/zyrtare-ky-eshte-kundershtari-i-drites-ne-rundin-preliminar-per-champions-547187/|title=Zyrtare: Ky është kundërshtari i Dritës në rundin preliminar për Champions|trans-title=Official: This is the opponent of Drita in preliminary round for Champions|quote=Kampioni i Kosovës, Drita e ka mësuar kundërshtarin për rundin preliminar në Ligën e Kampionëve. Drita do të përballet me kampionin e Andorrës, FC Santa Coloma (AND), raporton Gazeta Express|publisher=Gazeta Express|language=Albanian|date=12 June 2018|access-date=20 August 2018|archive-date=11 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811164546/https://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/zyrtare-ky-eshte-kundershtari-i-drites-ne-rundin-preliminar-per-champions-547187|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/hidhet-shorti-per-ligen-e-kampioneve-drita-njeh-kundershtarin/|title=Hidhet shorti për Ligën e Kampionëve, Drita njeh kundërshtarin|trans-title=The draw for the Champions League. Drita knows the opponent|quote=Skuadra kampione e Kosovës, Drita ka mësuar kundërshtarin e saj në Ligën e Kampionëve, turni paraeleminator. Në total ishin 4 skuadra që merrnin pjese. Shorti i ka vendosur përballë skuadrën nga Andorra, Santa Coloma|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=12 June 2018}} On 26 June 2018, Drita beat Santa Coloma at Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar and became the first Kosovar side to win a UEFA Champions League match.{{cite news|url=http://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/drita-histor-fiton-ndeshjen-e-pare-ne-ligen-e-kampioneve-552538/|title=Drita historike, fiton ndeshjen e parë në Ligën e Kampionëve|trans-title=Historic Drita, wins the first match in Champions League|quote=Kjo është fitorja e parë e një ekipi kosovar në Ligën e Kampionëve|publisher=Gazeta Express|language=Albanian|date=26 June 2018|access-date=20 August 2018|archive-date=27 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627173558/http://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/drita-histor-fiton-ndeshjen-e-pare-ne-ligen-e-kampioneve-552538/|url-status=dead}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|6|26|df=y}}
|time = 17:00
|round = Preliminary round
|score = 0–2
|aet = yes
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000974/match=2024528/index.html
|team1 = Santa Coloma {{flagicon|AND}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 = Shabani {{goal|99}}
Gërbeshi {{goal|105+3|pen.}}
|stadium = Victoria Stadium
|location = Gibraltar
|attendance = 288
|referee = Paul Mclaughlin (Republic of Ireland)
|result = W
}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|6|29|df=y}}
|time = 20:30
|round = Preliminary round
|score = 1–4
|aet = yes
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000975/match=2024530/index.html
|team1 = Lincoln Red Imps {{flagicon|GIB}}
|goals1 = Corral {{goal|61}}
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 = Leci {{goal|2||105+3|pen.}}
Shabani {{goal|120}}
Neziraj {{goal|120+4}}
|stadium = Victoria Stadium
|location = Gibraltar
|attendance = 468
|referee = Manfredas Lukjančukas (Lithuania)
|result = W
}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|7|10|df=y}}
|time = 20:45
|round = First qualifying round
|score = 0–3
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000976/match=2024598/index.html
|team1 = Drita {{flagicon|KVX}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = {{flagicon|SWE}} Malmö
|goals2 = Strandberg {{goal|13}}
Traustason {{goal|39}}
Rosenberg {{goal|82}}
|stadium = Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari
|location = Mitrovica, Kosovo
|attendance = 9,780
|referee = Boris Marhefka (Slovakia)
|result = L
}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|7|17|df=y}}
|time = 19:00
|round = First qualifying round
|score = 2–0
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000976/match=2024614/index.html
|team1 = Malmö {{flagicon|SWE}}
|goals1 = Strandberg {{goal|55}}
Larsson {{goal|60}}
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 =
|stadium = Malmö Stadion, Malmö
|location = Malmö, Sweden
|attendance = 10,623
|referee = Laurent Kopriwa (Luxembourg)
|result = L
}}
=UEFA Europa League=
After being eliminated from Malmö, Drita continued to play in the second qualifying round of UEFA Europa League. On 17 July 2018, Drita teaches the upcoming rival which was the champion of 2017–18 Luxembourg National Division, F91 Dudelange.{{cite news|url=http://www.arbresh.info/sport/drita-meson-rivalin-e-ardhshem-ne-arenen-nderkombetare1/|title=Drita mëson rivalin e ardhshëm në arenën ndërkombëtare|trans-title=Drita teaches the upcoming rival in the international arena|website=Arbresh.info|language=Albanian|date=17 July 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://borozani.com/artikulli/drita-vazhdon-rrugen-ne-europa-league/ffk-superliga|title=Drita vazhdon rrugën në Europa League|trans-title=Drita continues the way in the Europa League|website=Borozani|language=Albanian|date=18 July 2018}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|7|26|df=y}}
|time = 18:30
|round = Second qualifying round
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000987/match=2024839/index.html
|team1 = F91 Dudelange {{flagicon|LUX}}
|goals1 = Perez {{goal|66}}
Turpel {{goal|81|pen.}}
|team2 = {{flagicon|KVX}} Drita
|goals2 = Shabani {{goal|45+2}}
|stadium = Stade Jos Nosbaum
|location = Dudelange, Luxembourg
|attendance = 737
|referee = Leontios Trattou (Cyprus)
|result = L
}}
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|date = {{Start date|2018|8|2|df=y}}
|time = 20:45
|round = Second qualifying round
|score = 1–1
|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2019/matches/round=2000987/match=2024885/index.html
|team1 = Drita {{flagicon|KVX}}
|goals1 = Limani {{goal|26}}
|team2 = {{flagicon|LUX}} F91 Dudelange
|goals2 = Stumpf {{goal|46}}
|stadium = Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari
|location = Mitrovica, Kosovo
|attendance = 2,200
|referee = Michael Tykgaard (Denmark)
|result = D
}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.dritafc.com}} {{in lang|sq}}
{{FC Drita seasons}}
{{FC Drita}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:2018-19 FC Drita season}}