1996–97 Ukrainian First League was the sixth season of the Ukrainian First League which was won by Metalurh Donetsk.
The season started on August 4, 1996, and finished on June 20, 1997.
Three clubs promoted from the 1995–96 Ukrainian Second League.
Three clubs were relegated from the 1995-96 Ukrainian Top League: In 1996-97 season, the Ukrainian First League consists of the following teams: Statistics are taken from here.
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