Aktobe's home games against Atyrau on 16 April, and Shakhter Karagandy on 22 April where postponed as the pitch at their stadium was not ready after an extended period of winter weather.[2]
On 13 May, Ihor Rakhayev was sacked as manager, with Igorya Prohnitskogo taking temporary charge.[3] On 24 May, Vladimir Mukhanov was announced as the club's new manager.[4]
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^Atyrau started the season with –9 points as a punishment for unpaid debts to former manager Zoran Filipović.[29] On 24 April 2017, Atyrau had six points returned to after they cleared their debt to Filipović, with three points retained due to debts to Jonathas.[30]
^Taraz had six points deducted as a punishment for unpaid debts to former player Obiora Odita.[31]