SNL, PrvaLiga was contested by the top ten clubs in Slovenia, for the title of national champions.
Maribor was the defending champion, having won its 13th league title the previous season.
Krško won direct promotion as champions of the Slovenian Second League.
Zavrč won the play-off fixture against Aluminij 4–3 on aggregate, but the club was unsuccessful in obtaining a licence to play in the top division for the next season, due to financial reasons.
[7][8] After their decision, the Football Association of Slovenia invited Aluminij to join the top division, with the side from Kidričevo accepting the offer.