Note: For all scratched clubs, see section Clubs removed for more details A promotion/relegation home and away play-off were played by the 2nd team in Group 1 and 2 of 2012–13 Ukrainian Second League against the 15th and 16th placed teams of the 2012–13 Ukrainian First League competition.

The draw for the play-off matches was held on 7 June.

[15] Nyva Ternopil qualified from Ukrainian Second League.

[29] Due to a number of withdrawals during the winter break the PFL had to make some adjustments in competition structure for the Second Stage for Groups 3 and 4 from the original plans.

Note: For all scratched clubs, see section Clubs removed for more details 2013 Vyshcha Liha (women)