[1] Title record-holders KF Tirana did not participate in the top flight for the first time since competition's foundation.
[2] Skënderbeu, won the league title on 9 May 2018 with 3 matches to spare.
[3] Two clubs earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Kamza and Lushnja, and joined the Superliga this season.
[1] Korabi Peshkopi and Tirana were relegated at the conclusion of last season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.