2012 Uzbekistan First League

It is split in an Eastern and Western zone, each featuring 12 teams.

Note: In 2012 season Dynamo Ghallakor renamed to Ghallakor-Avtomobilchi, Jaykhun Nukus to FK Orol Nukus, Bunyodkor Qo'qon 1912 to Qo'qon 1912 and FC Erkurgan to FC Yoshlik League consists of two regional groups: zone "East" and "West".

The top eight teams of the first phase from each zone will be merged in one tournament and compete for the championship.

The bottom four teams of each zone after first phase will play each other to remain in first league.

[3] FC Yoshlik is replaced in 2nd phase of championship by FK Registon because of club's debts to its players and coaching staff.