CSCA–Rapid Chişinău and
FC Costuleni were originally relegated on competitive grounds at the end of the
2011–12 season as they finished in the bottom two places of the league table. However, both clubs were eventually spared after
Sfintul Gheorghe Suruceni did not obtain a National Division licence for 2012–13 and only one team, runners-up
Speranţa Crihana Veche, could be promoted from the top four
2011–12 A Division sides on the same grounds. In further changes,
FC Academia UTM Chişinău were renamed
FC Academia Chişinău.
Stadia and locations {{Location map+|Moldova|width=270|float=right|caption=Location of teams in
National Division 2011–12|places=
Personnel and sponsorship Promoted sides Speranţa Crihana Veche play their home matches in the nearby town of
Cahul. ==League table==