On 26 June, it was announced that the league would resume on 1 July, with no fans being permitted to watch the games.[4] The league was suspended for a second time on 3 July, for an initial two weeks, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.[5]
New Contracts
On 24 January, Shakhter Karagandy extended their contract with Jean-Ali Payruz.[6]
On 8 February, Yerkebulan Nurgaliyev and Gevorg Najaryan signed new contracts with Shakhter Karagandy.[7][8] On 16 March the Football Federation of Kazakhstan suspended all football until 15 April.[9]
Transfers
On 21 July, Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Erkin Tapalov from Caspiy.[10] Five days later, 26 July, Aydos Tattybaev also joined Shakhter Karagandy from Caspiy.[11]
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Stadium: T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Denis Izmailov
Note: Match originally scheduled for 3 April and then 4 July, but postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][5] Match played at the T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium in Almaty, instead of Shakhter Karagandy's regular Shakhter Stadium in Karaganda. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stadium: Jas Qyran Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Daniyar Sakhi
Note: Match originally scheduled for 11 April and then 10 July, but postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][5] Match played at the Jas Qyran stadium in Almaty, instead of Kyzylzhar's regular Karasai Stadium in Petropavl. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stadium: T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Igor Chesnokov
Note: Match played at the T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium in Almaty, instead of Astana's regular Astana Arena in Nur-Sultan. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stadium: T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Bakhyt Kyzylbaev
Note: Match played at the T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium in Almaty, instead of Shakhter Karagandy's regular Shakhter Stadium in Karaganda. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stadium: T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Timur Kumashev
Note: Match played at the T.S.Segïzbaeva Academy Stadium in Almaty, instead of Shakhter Karagandy's regular Shakhter Stadium in Karaganda. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: Match played at the Stadïon Akademïï T.S.Segïzbaeva in Almaty, instead of Caspiy's regular Karasai Stadium in Petropavl. Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.