1996–97 Macedonian First Football League
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 August 1996 – 1 June 1997 |
| Champions | Sileks 2nd domestic title |
| Relegated | Shkëndija Rudar |
| Champions League | Sileks |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Sloga Jugomagnat |
| UEFA Cup | Pobeda |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 522 (2.87 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Miroslav Gjokić (16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Sileks 17–1 Rudar (18 May 1997) |
| Biggest away win | Rudar 1–7 Tikvesh (11 May 1997) |
| Highest scoring | Sileks 17–1 Rudar (18 May 1997) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Macedonian First League was the 5th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of Macedonia. The first matches of the season were played on 16 August 1996 and the last on 1 June 1997. Sileks defended their championship title, having won their second title in a row.