[3] Ten days later, 26 June, Gabala signed their second player from Skënderbeu Korçë, Nigerian forward James Adeniyi on a three-year contract.

[4] On 3 July, Lalawélé Atakora signed a one-year contract with Gabala, with the option of an additional year.

[5] On 6 January 2019, Anar Nazirov returned to Gabala for his third spell with the club, signing on an 18-month contract from Zira,[6] whilst Agil Mammadov moved to Neftchi Baku the following day.

[7] On 9 January 2019, young midfielder Hajiagha Hajili, made his season-long loan deal with Qarabağ a permanent transfer.

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