Turkish coach Ali Güneş has been named the new manager of Bregalnica following the dismissal of Dobrinko Ilievski.

After finishing the 1st half of the season in the relegation zone, Shtip based Bregalnica has decided to dismiss manager Dobrinko Ilievski.

In a short span of two days, Shkendija announced another addition in the form of Nuri Mustafi.

Striker Astrit Fazliu is the first reinforcement for Shkendija during the winter transfer window.

Rabotnichki defeated Pelister 2:0 in the return leg of the Macedonian Cup quarter-final to advance to the semi-finals.

In the final game of Round 18, Vardar edged Gostivar 1:2 on the road to move into sole possession of first place.

Golemo Konjari was surprised at home by Mlekar, Partizan did the same to Varosh, Vardar Negotino won a point against Kozhuf. Mladost Udovo with a win came back in the promotion play-off race. This was the last round before the long winter break.

The first half-season ended on the North where Goblen Junior with a home win confirmed the first place, while followers Drachevo also won.

Shkendija immediately appointed a caretaker manager for at least the next 3 games in Albanian coach Shpëtim Duro.

Vardar Negotino beat leaders Golemo Konjari, while Topolchani due to financial problems decided to quit participating and since it happened before playing half of the games, it’s results got erased from the standings.