They started the season under manager Fatih Kavlak, who was sacked on 24 September 2012 following a poor run of results[1] and was replaced by Ramiz Mammadov.

[2] Mammadov was himself sacked on 2 April 2013 following 5 games without a win,[3] with reserve team manager Luis Aragon taking over in a Caretaker role.

Gabala also competed in the Azerbaijan Cup, entering at the Last 16 stage and beating Qaradağ before being eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Qarabağ.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.