Pogradeci and
Dinamo Tirana were directly relegated to the Kategoria e Parë after finishing 13th and 14th in the previous year's standings. They are replaced by Kategoria e Parë champions
Luftëtari Gjirokastër and runners-up
Kukësi. The 10th placed
Tomori Berat, 11th placed
Kamza and 12th placed
Apolonia Fier had to compete in single-match relegation play-offs. Kamza were relegated after were lost 2–0 against Kategoria e Parë fourth-placed club
Besa Kavajë, while Tomori and Apolonia Fier were retained their place in the league. Tomori won the match against Kategoria e Parë fifth-placed club
Besëlidhja Lezhë after a
penalty shoot-out and Apolonia Fier were defeated a Kategoria e Parë third-placed club
Lushnja 3–0. ==Teams==