The 2022–23 Russian First League was the 31st season of Russia's second-tier football league since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The season began on 16 July 2022, and will have a 3 month winter break between game weeks 20 and 21 (November to March). For the first time, 18 teams will participate instead of 20 [1] On 23 June 2022, the league was renamed from Russian Football National League to Russian First League.[2]
Source: Soccerway Rules for classification: 1) Points; then in case of a two-way tie: 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head matches won; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Matches won; 8) Goal difference; 9) Goals scored; 10) Away goals scored; 11) Drawing lots; in case of a three-or-more-way tie: 2) Matches won; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head matches won; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) Goal difference; 9) Goals scored; 10) Away goals scored; 11) Drawing lots. (C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for Promotion Playoffs; (R) Relegated Notes:
^Alania Vladikavkaz failed to receive a 2023–24 Premier League license due to deficiencies with their stadium.[3] Shinnik and Dynamo Makhachkala did not apply for the license.